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250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to free bird app or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Bird App (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (111K)NoNoAug 2026
2Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoAug 2026
3Identify Birds – Smart Bird IDIdentify Birds – Smart Bird IDFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesAug 2026
4Bird Identifier: RoostlyBird Identifier: RoostlyFree4.5★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
5Bird Sounds Identifier Call IDBird Sounds Identifier Call IDFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesAug 2026
6Picture Bird: Bird identifierPicture Bird: Bird identifierFree4.7★ (40K)NoYesAug 2026
7Bird ID - Call IdentificationBird ID - Call IdentificationFree4.8★ (16)NoYesAug 2026
8Bird App: a Bird a DayBird App: a Bird a DayFree4.9★ (14)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Bird App

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😊(111K ratings)
Free
#10in 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
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID#3

Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID by Yellow Cardinal Inc.

From photo or sound. Instantly
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(17K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Terrific app for identifying birds
  • 👍 Helpful for learning about birds
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Provides detailed information on birds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Difficulty isolating bird sounds in noisy environments

More Free Bird App apps to explore

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Bird Identifier: Roostly
Bird Identifier: Roostly
Bird Identifier: Roostly
Sound, Song, Call & Photo ID
Free

Instantly identify birds from a single photo using AI. Get detailed information on each bird, save your discoveries, and share them with friends. Perfect for bird watchers and nature lovers.

AI-powered bird identificationDetailed bird informationSave and share identifications
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID
Bird Identifier By Sound, Song
Free

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.

Identify birds by pictureIdentify birds by soundRecognize 10,000+ bird species
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Bird Sound & Image ID, 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
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Bird ID - Call Identification
Bird ID - Call Identification
Bird ID - Call Identification
Sounds & Picture Identifier
Free

Identify birds by their appearance or song with this smart utility. It provides detailed information on species, saves your discoveries, and turns any outing into a nature exploration.

Instant recognition by photoVoice recording and analysisHistory of searches
🔧 Utilities
(16)
subscription
8
Bird App: a Bird a Day
Bird App: a Bird a Day
Bird App: a Bird a Day
More birds on your screen
Free

Discover a new bird daily with fascinating facts, images, and quotes. Customize your device with bird-themed widgets and save your favorites for later. Explore further with links to external resources.

Daily featured birdsBird facts and imagesBird-themed quotes
🔍 Reference
(14)
free
9
Identify Bird
Identify Bird
Identify Bird
Bird Identifier by photo
Free

Effortlessly identify birds from photos with an extensive database and detailed information on diet and behavior. Access educational resources to enhance your bird watching knowledge and skills. Designed for ease of use for all nature enthusiasts.

Effortless bird identification from photosExtensive global bird species databaseLearn bird diet and behavior
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
10
Kestrel: Background Bird ID
Kestrel: Background Bird ID
Kestrel: Background Bird ID
Keep your focus on nature
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
11
A Bird A Day
A Bird A Day
A Bird A Day
Collect all the birds
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
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
(797)
free
13
Bird Identifier — BirdPulse
Bird Identifier — BirdPulse
Bird Identifier — BirdPulse
Photo and Song ID Field Guide
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
DiBird – Bird Watching Journal
DiBird – Bird Watching Journal
DiBird – Bird Watching Journal
Log Sightings, Explore & Rank
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
[bird identifier] by Birdby
[bird identifier] by Birdby
[bird identifier] by Birdby
Photo & Sound Identification
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
16
Bird Tracker - Sightings Map
Bird Tracker - Sightings Map
Bird Tracker - Sightings Map
Bird watching & rare alerts
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
17
Bird Call Identification App
Bird Call Identification App
Bird Call Identification App
Bird identifier sounds & song
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
18
Bird ID-Picture&Audio
Bird ID-Picture&Audio
Bird ID-Picture&Audio
Instant Bird Identification
Free

Identify birds instantly using a photo. This app provides detailed information, including multiple images, sounds, and identification tips for over 15,000 bird species worldwide. It's designed for bird enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Instant bird identification via photoExtensive database of 15,451+ bird speciesOver 25,000 bird photos
🔍 Reference
(184)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bird‑Care Record App Patapata
Bird‑Care Record App Patapata
Bird‑Care Record App Patapata
Record bird’s health and care
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
20
Bird Chatter
Bird Chatter
Bird Chatter
Competitive bird ID
Free

Compete in an outdoor game by identifying bird sounds. Earn points for each species found, track your life list, and climb global leaderboards. Earn badges for reaching top ranks and enjoy 100% on-device privacy.

Compete on global leaderboardsEarn points for bird speciesCollect bird sounds
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free

FAQ about Free Bird App

What is the best free bird app for iPhone?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our free bird app ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 111K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free bird app on the iOS App Store as of August 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.