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Best Bird Call Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good bird call free apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Bird Call Free Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (114K)NoNoNov 2026
2200+ Sounds of Birds200+ Sounds of BirdsFree4.6★ (686)YesYesNov 2026
3Bird Sounds Calls ChirpsBird Sounds Calls ChirpsFree5.0★ (3)YesYesNov 2026
4Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoNov 2026
5Smart Bird ID: Identify BirdsSmart Bird ID: Identify BirdsFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesNov 2026
6Bird Songs & CallsBird Songs & CallsFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
7Bird Sounds Identifier Call IDBird Sounds Identifier Call IDFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
8Bird Songs - Bird Call & GuideBird Songs - Bird Call & GuideFree3.0★ (64)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Bird Call Free

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab#1

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab by Cornell University

Identify Birds You See & Hear
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(114K ratings)
Free
#26in Reference
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Instantly identify birds by sight or sound. This app uses advanced machine learning and a vast database of sightings, sounds, and photos to help you discover and learn about avian species worldwide. Track your sightings and explore birds in your region.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for bird identification
  • 🔒 Accurate bird identification
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and experts
  • 👍 Enjoyable and fun to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive bird information
  • 👍 Excellent sound identification feature
  • 👍 Connects with eBird
  • 👍 Free app with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sound ID not always accurate
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Difficulty adding birds to life list
  • 🐛 Limited bird packs for certain regions
  • 🐛 Requires location access
  • 🐛 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface in some areas
200+ Sounds of Birds#2

200+ Sounds of Birds by Salvatore Petrazzuolo

With Soundboard
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😐(686 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of over 200 bird sounds from around the globe. Each sound includes a photo of the bird and is optimized for use as ringtones. Enjoy listening to sounds simultaneously and sharing them with others.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good variety of calls
  • 👍 Realistic and quality sound
  • 👍 Great for attracting birds to feeders
  • 👍 Fun for grandkids
  • 👍 Good for learning bird calls
  • 👍 Live songs and clear recordings

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Limited bird selection (not 200+)
  • 👎 Few birds native to USA
  • 👎 Ads in paid app
  • 👎 Too many pop-ups
  • 👎 Sound bits have background noise
  • 👎 Bird calls cut off abruptly
  • 👎 App name is misleading

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FAQ about Bird Call Free

What are the best bird call free apps for iPhone?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our bird call free apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 114K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ bird call free apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.