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Best Ibird Apps & Games

52+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
15 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to ibird or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 52+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Ibird Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iBird Pro Guide to BirdsiBird Pro Guide to BirdsFree4.3★ (7.1K)NoYesJul 2026
2eBirdeBirdFree3.8★ (781)NoNoJul 2026
3Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (109K)YesNoJul 2026
4iBird Ultimate Guide to BirdsiBird Ultimate Guide to Birds$9.994.4★ (551)NoYesJul 2026
5Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoJul 2026
6iBird Yard+ Guide to BirdsiBird Yard+ Guide to Birds$2.994.6★ (217)NoYesJul 2026
7iBird ProiBird ProFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Picture Bird: Bird identifierPicture Bird: Bird identifierFree4.7★ (35K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Ibird

iBird Pro Guide to Birds#1

iBird Pro Guide to Birds by Mitch Waite Group

Field Guide to North America
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(7.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app serves as a comprehensive field guide for identifying birds across North America, the UK, Palau, and Hawaii. It offers offline access, advanced search capabilities, and detailed species information including illustrations, photos, songs, and range maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient and feature-rich
  • 👍 Excellent bird identification tools
  • 🎨 Detailed illustrations and photos
  • 🔊 High-quality bird call recordings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases
  • 💰 Transition to subscription model frustrates some users
eBird#2

eBird by Cornell University

Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
3.8😐(781 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📍 Issues with location tracking and mapping
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab#3

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab by Cornell University

Identify Birds You See & Hear
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(109K ratings)
FreeAds
#5in 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

More Ibird apps to explore

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iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds
iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds
iBird Ultimate Guide to Birds
North America, UK Hawaii Palau
$9.99

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
🔍 Reference
(551)
paid
5
Audubon Bird Guide
Audubon Bird Guide
Audubon Bird Guide
Identify over 800 bird species
Free

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.

Bird identification toolDetailed species profilesBird song and call audio
🔍 Reference
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds
iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds
iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds
by Mitch Waite Group
$2.99

Identify birds in your yard and garden with detailed species information, songs, and calls. Features a smart search engine to help you find birds by various attributes, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers.

270 North American bird speciesHundreds of bird songs and callsPercevia™ smart search by attributes
🔍 Reference
(217)
free with in-app purchases
7
iBird Pro
iBird Pro
iBird Pro
by SFS Group Germany GmbH (DE)
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
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
9
I Am Bird - original game
I Am Bird - original game
I Am Bird - original game
I Am Bird!
Free

Experience the urban jungle from a unique perspective as a city pigeon. Interact with a dynamic environment and diverse pedestrians, choosing to beg, steal, or create chaos. Enjoy a sandbox experience with unpredictable crowd behavior and humorous mischief.

Immersive bird perspectiveMultiple play stylesInteractive citizens
🎮 Games
(66K)
ad-supported
10
iBird Photo Sleuth
iBird Photo Sleuth
iBird Photo Sleuth
Identify birds from a photo
$4.99
$9.99 | 50% OFF

Identify birds from photos using advanced machine learning. Get top guesses with confidence levels and detailed species information. Connect with a community for further assistance.

AI-powered bird identificationOffline identification capabilitiesTop 3 species guesses with confidence scores
🔍 Reference
(735)
free
11
iNaturalist Classic
iNaturalist Classic
iNaturalist Classic
Connect with Nature
Free

Record and identify species encounters with a simple interface. Contribute to scientific research and learn about biodiversity. Connect with other nature enthusiasts and explore the natural world.

Identify species globallyRecord species sightingsContribute observations to science
📚 Education
(4.6K)
free
12
iBird Hawaii & Palau Guide
iBird Hawaii & Palau Guide
iBird Hawaii & Palau Guide
Guide to Hawaii & Palau Birds
$9.99

Discover and identify birds in Hawaii and Palau with this comprehensive guide. Features include GPS-based location search, intelligent identification tools, and detailed species information with songs and images. Perfect for birdwatchers of all levels.

Separate databases for Hawaii and PalauBirds Around Me (BAM) GPS featurePercevia™ intelligent search
🔍 Reference
(81)
paid
13
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Free

Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
14
Bird Identifier - iBird
Bird Identifier - iBird
Bird Identifier - iBird
Bird Identification, Birding
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
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
16
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Bird Sounds, Listen & Relax
Nature's best music. Chirp!
Free

Access a vast collection of bird sounds to promote relaxation and well-being. Immerse yourself in nature's melodies for a calming experience.

Extensive bird sound libraryRelaxation aidNature's music
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
iBird-Match
iBird-Match
iBird-Match
by Liwei Lu
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
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
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iBird UK Pro Guide to Birds
iBird UK Pro Guide to Birds
iBird UK Pro Guide to Birds
iBird Guide to Birds of the UK
$14.99

Identify birds in the UK with this comprehensive guide. Features smart search, location-based suggestions, and detailed species information including songs, photos, and illustrations. Perfect for birdwatchers of all levels.

Birds Around Me (BAM) location-based searchPercevia™ smart searchTime of Day search filters (Diurnal, Nocturnal, etc.)
🔍 Reference
(170)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Ibird

What are the best ibird apps & games for iPhone?
iBird Pro Guide to Birds tops our ibird apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 7.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top ibird apps & games we rank are free to download, including iBird Pro Guide to Birds and eBird.
iBird Pro Guide to Birds has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 52+ ibird apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iBird Pro functions as a comprehensive field guide for identifying birds. It allows users to explore bird species across North America, the United Kingdom, Palau, and Hawaii with detailed information, including illustrations, photos, songs, and range maps. The app is designed to be used offline, making it ideal for use in remote locations without internet access.
Key features include an offline database for bird identification, an advanced parametric search engine (Percevia™) that uses 35 attributes for precise identification, high-resolution hand-drawn illustrations and vivid photographs for each species, over 4,000 birdsong and bird-call recordings, and detailed range maps. It also offers photo recognition through a separate companion app, Photo Sleuth.

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