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Best Ebird And Merlin Apps

46+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free ebird and merlin apps? 19 of our 46+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Ebird And Merlin Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1eBirdeBirdFree3.8★ (830)NoNoNov 2026
2Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (114K)NoNoNov 2026
3Birds of Prey and OwlsBirds of Prey and Owls$9.99—NoNoSep 2026
4ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USAChirpOMatic - BirdSong USAFree4.6★ (1.7K)NoYesNov 2026
5Bird Identifier: BirdIDBird Identifier: BirdIDFree—NoYesOct 2026
6Seek by iNaturalistSeek by iNaturalistFree4.8★ (31K)NoNoNov 2026
7Bird QRBird QRFree2.4★ (66)NoNoOct 2026
8Smart Bird ID: Identify BirdsSmart Bird ID: Identify BirdsFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Ebird And Merlin

eBird#1

eBird by Cornell University

Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
3.8😐(830 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
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab#2

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab by Cornell University

Identify Birds You See & Hear
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(114K ratings)
Free
#33in 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
Birds of Prey and Owls#3

Birds of Prey and Owls by I.M.D. Publicacion C.A.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
0.0(0 ratings)
$9.99
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This field guide app provides detailed information on 65 species of birds of prey and owls found in Europe. It features extensive species accounts, hundreds of illustrations, distribution maps, and wing pattern photos. Users can record sightings and share notes with others.

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FAQ about Ebird And Merlin

What are the best ebird and merlin apps for iPhone?
eBird tops our ebird and merlin apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 830 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top ebird and merlin apps we rank are free to download, including eBird and Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab.
eBird has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 46+ ebird and merlin apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.