Best Costa Rica Birds Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
11 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 3.5★, the costa rica birds category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Costa Rica Birds Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Costa Rica BirdsCosta Rica Birds$14.993.9★ (25)NoNoOct 2026
2Animals of Costa RicaAnimals of Costa RicaFree4.3★ (6)NoYesNov 2026
3Costa Rica Birds BasicCosta Rica Birds Basic$2.994.3★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
4Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (114K)NoNoNov 2026
5BirdSounds Costa Rica LiteBirdSounds Costa Rica LiteFree2.5★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
6All Birds Colombia field guideAll Birds Colombia field guide$24.994.6★ (47)NoNoNov 2026
7Explore Costa RicaExplore Costa RicaFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
8iBird Pro Guide to BirdsiBird Pro Guide to BirdsFree4.3★ (6.9K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Costa Rica Birds

Costa Rica Birds#1

Costa Rica Birds by Patrick ODonnell

Field Guide for mobile devices
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
3.9😐(25 ratings)
$14.99
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A comprehensive digital field guide for birding in Costa Rica, offering detailed information on over 1000 species. This offline app allows users to track sightings, make notes, and compare similar birds, enhancing their birdwatching experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clear and concise information
  • 👍 Good photos
  • 👍 Good sounds/vocalizations
  • 👍 Helpful range maps
  • 👍 Useful for identification
  • 👍 Good for recording sightings
  • 👍 Can export data (CSV)
  • 👍 Free alternative (Merlin) mentioned as a comparison
  • 👍 Updated multiple times
  • 👍 Good value for price
  • 👍 Works on older OS versions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and poorly made
  • 🐛 Poor design
  • 🐛 Difficult to use
  • 🐛 Search not fully loading/unusable
  • 🐛 Poorly organized
  • 🐛 Inconsistent sound quality
  • 🐛 Inaccurate range maps
  • 🐛 Lacks species updates
  • 🐛 Not worth the money
  • 🐛 Minimal pictures/inconsistent quality
  • 🐛 Sparse information
  • 🐛 No way to compare birds side-by-side
  • 🐛 Alphabetical listing by first word is unhelpful
  • 🐛 Filter function not always relevant
  • 🐛 Photos not always good quality
  • 🐛 Overpriced for minimal information
  • 🐛 Checklist feature useless
  • 🐛 Cannot edit date/time of sighting
  • 🐛 Lacks Spanish names
  • 🐛 Filter function doesn't exclude migrating birds
  • 🐛 Reverts to beginning of list after viewing a bird
  • 🐛 Few and poor quality photos
  • 🐛 Many likely birds missing
4.3(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the diverse wildlife of Costa Rica with this comprehensive field guide. Discover over 7,000 species with more than 10,000 images, covering mammals, birds, insects, and more. Track species you've encountered and learn about their characteristics and habitats.

Costa Rica Birds Basic#3

Costa Rica Birds Basic by Patrick ODonnell

Field Guide for mobile devices
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.3(3 ratings)
$2.99
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A field guide to common Costa Rican birds, featuring images, vocalizations, and detailed descriptions. It includes search filters, personal lists, and note-taking capabilities, with options to record GPS and email sightings.

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FAQ about Costa Rica Birds

What are the best costa rica birds apps & games for iPhone?
Costa Rica Birds tops our costa rica birds apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 25 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $14.99.
Yes — 11 of the top costa rica birds apps & games we rank are free to download, including Animals of Costa Rica and Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab.
Costa Rica Birds has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ costa rica birds apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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