249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best bird identification apps like birdnet on iPhone average 4.5★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (6) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.9★ (111K) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.0★ (212) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.3★ (4.5K) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (40K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | — | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 |
Identify bird species by their songs and calls directly on your device, even offline. This app provides real-time spectrograms, species detections, and tools for structured bioacoustic research and surveys. Manage your sound library and contribute to scientific understanding.
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.
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.
