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Best Bird Calls And Songs Apps

190+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 190+ bird calls and songs apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Bird Calls And Songs Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (109K)YesNoJul 2026
2Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoJul 2026
3Bird Sounds Identifier Call IDBird Sounds Identifier Call IDFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesJul 2026
4Identify Birds – Smart Bird IDIdentify Birds – Smart Bird IDFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesJul 2026
5Bird Song Id USA songs & callsBird Song Id USA songs & calls$4.994.2★ (1.4K)NoNoJul 2026
6Picture Bird: Bird identifierPicture Bird: Bird identifierFree4.7★ (35K)NoYesJul 2026
7Bird Songs - Bird Call & GuideBird Songs - Bird Call & GuideFree3.0★ (64)NoYesMay 2026
8Birds of North America: SoundsBirds of North America: SoundsFree4.6★ (270)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Bird Calls And Songs

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😊(109K ratings)
FreeAds
#7in Reference
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Easily identify birds by sight or sound using advanced machine learning. Explore birds in your region, track your sightings, and learn about species with photos, sounds, and range maps. This free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps build your birding skills.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for bird identification
  • 🔒 Accurate bird identification
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and experts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sound ID not always accurate
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Difficulty adding birds to life list
Audubon Bird Guide#2

Audubon Bird Guide by National Audubon Society

Identify over 800 bird species
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeAds
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Identify North American birds with this comprehensive field guide. Features include a bird ID tool based on observations, detailed species information with photos and audio, and a personal sightings log. Discover nearby birding locations and connect with conservation efforts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Helpful for identifying birds
  • 🎶 Useful bird calls and sounds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 🔄 Confusing interface changes
  • 🔒 Requires account creation
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID#3

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID by Nhu Nguyen Thi

Bird Identifier By Sound, Song
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😞(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#64in Reference
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Identify birds by their songs or images. This app can recognize over 10,000 species, providing detailed information and photos. It's designed for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts to easily learn about avian life.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bird identification
  • 👍 Helpful for bird enthusiasts
  • 🌟 Impressive app overall
  • 🎉 Great for learning about birds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bird identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive upselling

More Bird Calls And Songs apps to explore

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Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
From photo or sound. Instantly
Free

Instantly identify birds from photos or sounds. Explore a global bird guide, learn through interactive challenges and courses, and log your sightings. Connect with a community of bird watchers and collect animated stickers.

Identify birds by photoIdentify birds by soundGlobal bird identification guide
📚 Education
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Automatically identify birds
$4.99

Identify birds in the USA by their songs and calls with this app. It offers automatic recognition and an extensive audio library. Perfect for bird watchers of all ages to learn and discover avian species.

Automatic bird song and call identificationExtensive audio reference libraryBird song diary feature
🔍 Reference
(1.4K)
paid
6
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Identify Sound & Call, Birding
Free

Identify birds by photo or sound with this smart app. Access detailed information, learn about bird feeding, and manage your sightings. It's a comprehensive tool for bird enthusiasts of all levels.

Accurate bird identification by photo or soundBirding camera with automatic sharpeningBird feeding guidance and tips
🔍 Reference
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Bird Songs - Bird Call & Guide
Bird Songs - Bird Call & Guide
Bird Songs - Bird Call & Guide
Bird Sound, Bird Songs & Guide
Free

Explore a vast collection of bird songs and detailed information for over 4500 species worldwide. Identify birds by sound, view stunning photos, and learn interesting trivia. Discover birds near your location and track recent sightings globally.

4500+ bird details and call recordingsBirds from 211 countriesFind birds around your location
🔍 Reference
(64)
free with in-app purchases
8
Birds of North America: Sounds
Birds of North America: Sounds
Birds of North America: Sounds
Bird Calls, Songs And Decoys
Free

Access a vast library of over 1600 high-quality bird sounds, including songs, calls, and decoys for over 240 North American species. Organize your favorite sounds into custom playlists for an enhanced birdwatching experience.

Over 240 bird species1600+ high-quality soundsMale songs
🔍 Reference
(270)
free with in-app purchases
9
eBird
eBird
eBird
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Free

Easily record bird sightings in the field and contribute to a global database for scientific research and conservation. This app offers offline functionality, customized checklists, and GPS-enabled location plotting.

Record bird observations globallyGlobal taxonomy and local common namesLocation and time-based checklists
🔍 Reference
(781)
free
10
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Nature's best music. Chirp!
Free

Access a vast collection of bird sounds to promote relaxation and well-being. Immerse yourself in nature's melodies for a calming experience.

Extensive bird sound libraryRelaxation aidNature's music
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
BirdNET
BirdNET
BirdNET
Bird sound identification
Free

Identify bird species by their sounds using AI. Record audio with your device and discover the birds around you. Contribute to conservation research by submitting your recordings.

AI-powered bird sound recognitionIdentify common North American and European speciesRecord audio with internal microphone
📚 Education
(194)
free
12
Bird Sounds!!!
Bird Sounds!!!
Bird Sounds!!!
Birds songs. Calls & chirping
Free

Relax and fall asleep faster with a collection of 11 soothing nature sounds. Choose from various bird songs, forest ambiences, and animal calls to create a calming atmosphere for rest or sleep.

11 relaxing nature soundsBird songs and forest ambienceAdjustable timer for sleep
🎬 Entertainment
(18)
free with in-app purchases
13
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Listen, learn, enjoy birdsongs
$3.99

Explore and identify hundreds of bird songs and calls from across the USA. Filter sounds by state, song style, commonness, or habitat. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and relax with a personalized slideshow feature.

Hundreds of bird songs and callsFilter by state, habitat, or commonnessSong style sorting
🔍 Reference
(481)
free
14
Bird Identifier & Guide
Bird Identifier & Guide
Bird Identifier & Guide
Sound Recognition & Guide
Free

Effortlessly identify bird species by photo or sound. Access a comprehensive guide with detailed information on thousands of birds and connect with a community of bird enthusiasts. Enhance your birdwatching adventures with cutting-edge identification technology.

Identify birds by photoIdentify birds by soundExtensive bird database
🔍 Reference
(9)
free with in-app purchases
15
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Call & Photo Identifier
Free

Instantly identify birds using photos or sound with advanced AI. Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia, access bird watching guides, and build your personal collection of identified species. Discover fun avian facts and connect with a community of bird lovers.

AI-powered photo identificationBird sound recording and identificationExtensive bird encyclopedia
🌟 Lifestyle
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
Identify birds by song & call
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Identify North American birds by their songs and calls. Simply record the sound, and the app analyzes it to provide species identification, even in noisy environments. Access detailed information and contribute to bird research.

Bird song and call identificationAudio analysis of vocalizationsRanked shortlist for noisy recordings
🔍 Reference
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Identify Birds by Sound & Call
Free

Identify birds by their songs or images. Access a vast database of over 100,000 species with detailed information, photos, and habitat data. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers of all levels.

Identify birds by song or photoDatabase of over 100,000 bird speciesDetailed species information (habitat, behavior, diet)
🔍 Reference
(491)
free with in-app purchases
18
200+ Sounds of Birds
200+ Sounds of Birds
200+ Sounds of Birds
With Soundboard
Free

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.

Over 200 bird soundsBird photos includedRingtone compatible audio
🎬 Entertainment
(616)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bird Song/Photo Identification
Bird Song/Photo Identification
Bird Song/Photo Identification
Bird Identification by Call
Free

Identify birds by their calls using advanced neural network technology. Simply record the song to discover the species. Features detailed descriptions and interesting facts about European birds, working offline.

Identify birds by voiceOffline functionalityDetailed bird descriptions
🔍 Reference
(5)
free with in-app purchases
20
Bird Sounds Relax
Bird Sounds Relax
Bird Sounds Relax
Bird sounds help you relax
Free

Listen to a variety of realistic bird songs to promote relaxation and well-being. This app features sounds from 30 different singing birds, designed to help you unwind or even encourage your own birds to vocalize.

30 best singing bird songsSimulates natural bird soundsRealistic bird soundscapes
🔧 Utilities
(183)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Bird Calls And Songs

What are the best bird calls and songs apps for iPhone?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our bird calls and songs apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 109K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top bird calls and songs apps we rank are free to download, including Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab and Audubon Bird Guide.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 190+ bird calls and songs apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Merlin Bird ID is a free app that helps you identify birds you see or hear. It uses machine learning powered by a vast database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos from eBird. You can identify birds by uploading a photo, recording a sound, answering simple questions, or exploring birds in a specific region.
The app leverages machine learning trained on millions of photos and sounds collected by experienced birders. This, combined with curated data from eBird and the Macaulay Library, ensures highly accurate identification results. Expert birders contribute to the ongoing improvement of the identification algorithms.