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Best Identify Bird Songs Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the identify bird songs category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Identify Bird Songs Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bird Identifier: BirdScopeBird Identifier: BirdScopeFree4.7★ (3K)NoYesOct 2026
2Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoNov 2026
3Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (114K)NoNoNov 2026
4Smart Bird ID: Identify BirdsSmart Bird ID: Identify BirdsFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesOct 2026
5Bird Sounds Calls ChirpsBird Sounds Calls ChirpsFree5.0★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
6Bird Call ID: Bird IdentifierBird Call ID: Bird IdentifierFree—NoNoOct 2026
7Mockingbird: Bird Song IDMockingbird: Bird Song IDFree—NoYesSep 2026
8Bird Song Identifier Sounds IDBird Song Identifier Sounds IDFree4.0★ (21)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Identify Bird Songs

Bird Identifier: BirdScope#1

Bird Identifier: BirdScope by Scala technology limited

Bird Call & Photo Identifier
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😞(3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Identify birds instantly using photos or sound recordings. Access a comprehensive encyclopedia, bird-watching guides, and fun avian stories. Build and share your personal bird collection.

What We Love

  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
  • 🚀 Quick bird identification

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't load
  • 🚫 False advertising about features
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
  • 📍 Provides location-based bird sightings
  • 🗺️ Detailed range maps
  • 🤝 Supports community features
  • 💰 Free app with great value

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 🔄 Confusing interface changes
  • 🔒 Requires account creation
  • 📍 Limited location-based features
  • 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete range maps
  • 🎶 Missing bird calls and sounds
  • 🖼️ Poor photo quality and functionality
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😊(114K ratings)
Free
#21in Reference
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Instantly identify birds by sight or sound. This app uses advanced machine learning and a vast database of bird 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

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FAQ about Identify Bird Songs

What are the best identify bird songs apps for iPhone?
Bird Identifier: BirdScope tops our identify bird songs apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top identify bird songs apps we rank are free to download, including Bird Identifier: BirdScope and Audubon Bird Guide.
Bird Identifier: BirdScope has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ identify bird songs apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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