Best Birder Diary Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated September 2026

Finding the right birder diary apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 245+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Birder Diary Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Birder Diary	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
2	eBird	Free	3.8★ (803)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	MyBird - Birding Journal	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
4	MyBirdBook	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
5	Birder - Bird Identifier Game	Free	4.2★ (26)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	BirdingApp.	Free	4.9★ (34)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Orni - Share, Connect, Chat	Free	4.8★ (13)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Birdathon	Free	4.7★ (15)	No	No	Jul 2026

Top Picks for Birder Diary

#1

Birder Diary by 周王

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#2

eBird by Cornell University

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Strong Contender

3.8😐(803 ratings)

Free

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent for citizen science
🔍 Helpful for finding birds at hotspots
📚 Useful for tracking life lists
👍 Easy to use and submit checklists
🤝 Integrates well with Merlin Bird ID

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔋 High battery consumption
📍 Issues with location tracking and mapping
🤔 Unintuitive user interface
🔒 Privacy concerns with location data

#3

MyBird - Birding Journal by Rahin Mustafa

Life List, Photos & Sightings

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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More Birder Diary apps to explore

Your Personal Birding Journal

Birder - Bird Identifier Game

Birder - Bird Identifier Game

Birder - Bird Identifier Game

Complete the bird collection

Discover and identify birds in the real world to complete your collection. Use your camera for automatic recognition or manually log species you know. Explore regional decks and track your progress towards 100% completion.

Build bird collectionPhoto recognitionManual logging

connecting birders

Connect with fellow birdwatchers, organize your birding activities, and stay updated on sightings. Discover local guides, plan routes, and receive real-time alerts for rare birds. Engage in friendly competition and challenges.

Create user profiles and connect with friendsLocation-based chat for local sightingsReal-time rare bird alerts

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

Orni - Share, Connect, Chat

Orni - Share, Connect, Chat

Orni - Share, Connect, Chat

Share what you spot

This app is a social platform for birdwatching enthusiasts to log activities, track progress, and connect with others. It offers daily check-ins, a data dashboard, seasonal birding information, and a community forum.

Daily birdwatching check-ins with streak trackingData dashboard for species, days, and postsSeasonal birdwatching themes and hotspots

A birding checklist app

This app helps birdwatchers create and organize detailed checklists of their observations. It automatically records time and location, allowing for easy editing and customization. Users can visualize their sightings on maps, add field notes, and export data for sharing or further analysis.

Observation-centric checklistsAutomatic time and location recordingCustomizable maps with boundary overlays

by British Trust for Ornithology

Easily record bird sightings and other wildlife observations from your mobile device. Track your lists, explore local birdwatching spots, and contribute to vital research and conservation efforts. Your data syncs seamlessly with your online account.

Record bird and wildlife sightingsOffline mapping and recordingIllustrated species checklist

DiBird – Bird Watching Journal

DiBird – Bird Watching Journal

DiBird – Bird Watching Journal

Log Sightings, Explore & Rank

iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds

iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds

iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds

North America, UK Hawaii Palau

Identify birds from photos using AI, explore extensive databases for North America, UK, Hawaii, and Palau, and utilize advanced search filters. This app offers detailed species information, illustrations, and offline functionality for birdwatching.

AI-powered photo bird identificationExtensive bird databases (North America, UK, Hawaii, Palau)Parametric search engine with 35+ characteristics

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Watching Species Tracker

by MARTY RADD ICENOGGLE

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Smart Birding & Identification

Learn to identify birds by sound and sight with a game-based system. This app offers audio and visual courses created by experts to improve your birding skills, suitable for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike.

Game-based learning systemIdentify birds by soundIdentify birds by sight

free with in-app purchases

Big Year Birding ABA

Big Year Birding ABA

Big Year Birding ABA

United States and Canada (ABA)

Easily record bird sightings in the field with location, date, and time automatically captured. Discover local birds, view recent sightings nearby, and export your data. Works offline and includes a comprehensive database of North American species.

Automatic GPS location, date, and time recordingComprehensive database of North American birdsDiscover local birds by location and month

This app enhances bird watching by integrating camera technology with bird feeders to capture images of visiting birds. It offers enthusiasts an innovative way to observe and engage with local wildlife.

Camera-enabled bird feederCaptures images of visiting birdsInnovative nature engagement

Birda - Bird Watching, Birding

Birda - Bird Watching, Birding

Birda - Bird Watching, Birding

eBird Import & AI Identifier

This app helps you identify birds using AI, track your sightings, and build life lists. Connect with a global community, discover new species, and contribute to conservation efforts. It also allows for easy import of your existing birding data.

AI bird identification from photosManual bird identification with AI textDetailed species guide with calls and maps

free with in-app purchases

by CATALYTICAGENT TECHNOLOGIES LLP

Connect with local birding guides for enriched avian adventures. Discover guides, view their expertise and verified reviews, and book your next birding trip seamlessly. Get a clear breakdown of guide fees and inclusions.

Find local birding guidesView guide expertise and locationRead authentic, verified reviews

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

by Tony Gentilcore

Identify birds with high-resolution photos and extensive sound recordings. Discover birdwatching hotspots, track rare sightings, and map species locations worldwide. This free app offers a simple interface to a comprehensive bird sighting database.

Bird identification with photosBird call and song recordingsBirdwatching hotspot finder

by Bluebird Technology Limited

$39.99 | 100% OFF

Record, explore, and share your bird and wildlife observations. This app allows for detailed data entry, including photos and habitat information, with a vast global species library. Access your records across devices and contribute to conservation efforts.

Record observations with custom data entryExplore records with reports, graphs, and mapsShare records and contribute to conservation

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Birder Diary

Are there free birder diary apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top birder diary apps we rank are free to download, including Birder Diary and eBird.

Does Birder Diary have ads or in-app purchases?

Birder Diary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many birder diary apps are on the App Store?

We track 245+ birder diary apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.