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Best Free Bird Song Identification Apps

195+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free free bird song identification apps? 18 of our 195+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Bird Song Identification Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (109K)YesNoJul 2026
2Bird Sounds Identifier Call IDBird Sounds Identifier Call IDFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesJul 2026
3Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoJul 2026
4Picture Bird: Bird identifierPicture Bird: Bird identifierFree4.7★ (35K)NoYesJul 2026
5Identify Birds – Smart Bird IDIdentify Birds – Smart Bird IDFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesJul 2026
6Bird Identifier: BirdScopeBird Identifier: BirdScopeFree4.7★ (1.4K)NoYesJul 2026
7Birdbuddy: ID & Collect BirdsBirdbuddy: ID & Collect BirdsFree4.8★ (60K)YesYesJul 2026
8ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USAChirpOMatic - BirdSong USAFree was $4.994.6★ (1.6K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Bird Song Identification

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😊(109K ratings)
FreeAds
#6in 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
Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID#2

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID by Nhu Nguyen Thi

Bird Identifier By Sound, Song
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😞(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#50in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bird identification
  • 👍 Helpful for bird enthusiasts
  • 🌟 Impressive app overall
  • 🎉 Great for learning about birds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bird identification
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive upselling
Audubon Bird Guide#3

Audubon Bird Guide by National Audubon Society

Identify over 800 bird species
Worth Considering
🔍 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

More Free Bird Song Identification apps to explore

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Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Picture Bird: Bird identifier
Identify Sound & Call, 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
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
Identify Birds – Smart Bird ID
From photo or sound. Instantly
Free

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.

Identify birds by photoIdentify birds by soundGlobal bird identification guide
📚 Education
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Identifier: BirdScope
Bird Sound ID & Chicken Breed
Free

Instantly identify birds using photos or sound with advanced AI. Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia, access bird watching guides, and build your personal collection of identified species. Discover fun avian facts and connect with a community of bird lovers.

AI-powered photo identificationBird sound recording and identificationExtensive bird encyclopedia
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds
Identify by photo & sound
Free

Instantly identify bird species using your phone's camera or microphone, or through a smart feeder. Collect digital postcards, learn fascinating facts, and contribute to conservation efforts with this global birdwatching community app.

Identify birds by photo or soundSmart feeder integrationCollect and learn bird facts
📚 Education
(60K)
free with in-app purchases
8
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
ChirpOMatic - BirdSong USA
Identify birds by song & call
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Identify North American birds by their songs and calls. Simply record the sound, and the app analyzes it to provide species identification, even in noisy environments. Access detailed information and contribute to bird research.

Bird song and call identificationAudio analysis of vocalizationsRanked shortlist for noisy recordings
🔍 Reference
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Bird Sound Identifier Song ID
Identify Birds by Sound & Call
Free

Identify birds by their songs or images. Access a vast database of over 100,000 species with detailed information, photos, and habitat data. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers of all levels.

Identify birds by song or photoDatabase of over 100,000 bird speciesDetailed species information (habitat, behavior, diet)
🔍 Reference
(491)
free with in-app purchases
10
BirdNET
BirdNET
BirdNET
Bird sound identification
Free

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.

AI-powered bird sound recognitionIdentify common North American and European speciesRecord audio with internal microphone
📚 Education
(194)
free
11
Wings & Whistles
Wings & Whistles
Wings & Whistles
Record. Discover. Collect.
Free

Identify birds by their songs using your phone. Learn to recognize calls with guided lessons and build a personal collection of all the species you discover. Challenge friends and track your rare finds.

Instant song recognitionGuided birdsong lessonsDigital aviary collection
📚 Education
(37)
free
12
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Bird Song Id USA songs & calls
Automatically identify birds
$4.99

Identify birds in the USA by their songs and calls with this app. It offers automatic recognition and an extensive audio library. Perfect for bird watchers of all ages to learn and discover avian species.

Automatic bird song and call identificationExtensive audio reference libraryBird song diary feature
🔍 Reference
(1.4K)
paid
13
Bird Call Identifier Sounds ID
Bird Call Identifier Sounds ID
Bird Call Identifier Sounds ID
Bird Identifier By Sound ID
Free

Instantly identify birds by their songs or photos using advanced AI. Explore a vast database of over 6,000 species with detailed information and stunning images. Build and manage your personal bird collection with this user-friendly tool.

Identify birds by soundIdentify birds by photoDatabase of 6000+ species
🔍 Reference
(4)
free with in-app purchases
14
DK RSPB Bird Sounds
DK RSPB Bird Sounds
DK RSPB Bird Sounds
Listen to over 200 bird sounds
Free

Access over 200 bird sounds to complement DK's bird identification guides. This educational app helps users learn to recognize bird calls and songs.

Over 200 bird soundsComplements bird identification guidesLearn bird calls
📚 Education
(2)
free
15
Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire
Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire
Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire
Smart Birding & Identification
Free

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
📚 Education
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
ChirpOMatic Birdsong ID Europe
ChirpOMatic Birdsong ID Europe
ChirpOMatic Birdsong ID Europe
Bird ID by song & calls
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Identify European birds by their songs and calls. Simply record the sound, and the app analyzes it to provide species identification, a ranked shortlist for unclear recordings, and detailed information about each bird. It also offers privacy-focused features and supports bird research.

Record and identify bird songsRanked shortlist for unclear recordingsDetailed species information
🔍 Reference
(57)
free with in-app purchases
17
EyeLoveBirds: Bird Checklists
EyeLoveBirds: Bird Checklists
EyeLoveBirds: Bird Checklists
Bird ID, sightings, sounds
Free

This comprehensive bird watching guide helps you identify birds and log your sightings across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Access detailed profiles with photos, sounds, and range maps for thousands of species. Track your life list and discover birds near your current location.

Identify birds by appearance, call, or locationLog bird sightings and track life listsAccess detailed scientific bird profiles
🔍 Reference
(519)
free with in-app purchases
18
Bird Identifier, Bird Id
Bird Identifier, Bird Id
Bird Identifier, Bird Id
Bird Identification, Birding
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
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Chirp! Bird Songs & Calls USA
Listen, learn, enjoy birdsongs
$3.99

Explore and identify hundreds of bird songs and calls from across the USA. Filter sounds by state, song style, commonness, or habitat. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and relax with a personalized slideshow feature.

Hundreds of bird songs and callsFilter by state, habitat, or commonnessSong style sorting
🔍 Reference
(481)
free
20
Animal Sound Identifier: AI
Animal Sound Identifier: AI
Animal Sound Identifier: AI
Chant Oiseaux & Cris Animaux
Free

Identify animals by their sounds using advanced AI. Record or upload audio to discover species, learn about their habitats, and explore a comprehensive encyclopedia. Connect with wildlife experts for deeper insights into the natural world.

AI-powered sound identificationRecord or upload animal soundsDetailed animal encyclopedia
📚 Education
(217)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Bird Song Identification

What are the best free bird song identification apps for iPhone?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our free bird song identification apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 109K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 195+ free bird song identification apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.