Best Lifers Birding Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to lifers birding or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ 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 Lifers Birding Apps & Games (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Wildlifers	Free	4.0★ (2)	No	No	Aug 2026
2	LiferWatch Birding	Free	5.0★ (5)	No	No	Aug 2026
3	Flyway Birding	Free	—	—	No	Jul 2026
4	MyBird - Birding Journal	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
5	Birdr: Rare Bird Alerts & ID	Free	4.8★ (16)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Bird Life List: Birding Log	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
7	Big Year Birding ABA	Free	3.7★ (3)	Yes	No	May 2026
8	Go-Birding	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Lifers Birding

#1

Wildlifers by Urple, LLC

Private life list for birders

Editor's Choice

🔍 Reference

4.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps wildlife photographers document their sightings with AI-powered identification and a private, visual life list. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping data local and offers intelligent photo import.

#2

LiferWatch Birding by Parsus Solutions, LLC

Find your next lifer

Strong Contender

📚 Education

5.0(5 ratings)

Free

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Discover new bird species with this app. It allows you to sync your sightings with eBird, compare recent observations, and track the birds you aim to find.

#3

Flyway Birding by MARTY RADD ICENOGGLE

Live birds near you

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Lifers Birding apps to explore

MyBird - Birding Journal

MyBird - Birding Journal

MyBird - Birding Journal

Life List, Photos & Sightings

Birdr: Rare Bird Alerts & ID

Birdr: Rare Bird Alerts & ID

Birdr: Rare Bird Alerts & ID

Birding, Life List & Sightings

Identify birds by photo or sound, track your sightings, and connect with a global community. Explore real-time bird activity, learn new skills, and plan birding adventures.

Identify birds by photo or soundTrack life lists and sightingsExplore real-time sighting maps

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Life List: Birding Log

Bird Watching Species Tracker

Big Year Birding ABA

Big Year Birding ABA

Big Year Birding ABA

United States and Canada (ABA)

Easily record bird sightings in the field with location, date, and time automatically captured. Discover local birds, view recent sightings nearby, and export your data. Works offline and includes a comprehensive database of North American species.

Automatic GPS location, date, and time recordingComprehensive database of North American birdsDiscover local birds by location and month

Explore birds, connect nature

🎬 Entertainment

Birding Life List - Flock

Birding Life List - Flock

Birding Life List - Flock

Bird Watcher Log & Sightings

by CATALYTICAGENT TECHNOLOGIES LLP

Connect with local birding guides for enriched avian adventures. Discover guides, view their expertise and verified reviews, and book your next birding trip seamlessly. Get a clear breakdown of guide fees and inclusions.

Find local birding guidesView guide expertise and locationRead authentic, verified reviews

Share your birding moments

Connect with fellow birdwatchers, track your sightings, and identify new species with AI assistance. Share your birding adventures and discover rare finds in a supportive community.

Personal Life List trackingDetailed sighting logs with mediaReal-time sighting alerts

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

BirdsEye Biggest Week in American Birding Festival App

BirdsEye Biggest Week in American Birding Festival App

BirdsEye Biggest Week in American Birding Festival App

by Birds In The Hand, LLC

This app provides real-time bird sighting information and trip planning tools for a major birding festival. Discover local birding hotspots, view recent sightings, and get directions to enhance your birdwatching experience.

Instant bird lists for festival locationsSeasonal bird abundance dataRecent eBird sightings and directions

Birding Between Friends

Record bird sightings anywhere, even offline, and share them with friends. Explore an interactive map, document observations with photos, and connect with a community of birders.

Offline sighting trackingInteractive sighting mapPhoto documentation

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Learn Bird Watching—Larkwire

Smart Birding & Identification

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

free with in-app purchases

BirdCatch: Birding Game

BirdCatch: Birding Game

BirdCatch: Birding Game

Catch 'em in the Wild!

Explore the outdoors, learn about bird species, and improve your photography skills. Document your discoveries in a personal collection and connect with a global community. Contribute valuable data to conservation efforts.

Outdoor explorationBird species identificationPhotography skills

BirdScore: Birding Field Log

BirdScore: Birding Field Log

BirdScore: Birding Field Log

Voice-recorded Field Notes

Bird Watching: Expert tips

Bird Watching: Expert tips

Bird Watching: Expert tips

Birding news, gear,advice

Access UK's best-selling birding magazine content, including spotting guides, gear reviews, and expert tips. Read or listen to articles, browse past issues, and enjoy member-exclusive rewards. Offers free articles for non-members.

Access to all content and archiveRead or listen to articlesBrowse current and back issues

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

free with in-app purchases

A birding checklist app

This app helps birdwatchers create and organize detailed checklists of their observations. It automatically records time and location, allowing for easy editing and customization. Users can visualize their sightings on maps, add field notes, and export data for sharing or further analysis.

Observation-centric checklistsAutomatic time and location recordingCustomizable maps with boundary overlays

Bird Identifier - Birding ID

Bird Identifier - Birding ID

Bird Identifier - Birding ID

Identify birds by picture AI

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

GoBird - Guide to Nearby Birds

by Tony Gentilcore

Identify birds with high-resolution photos and extensive sound recordings. Discover birdwatching hotspots, track rare sightings, and map species locations worldwide. This free app offers a simple interface to a comprehensive bird sighting database.

Bird identification with photosBird call and song recordingsBirdwatching hotspot finder

FAQ about Lifers Birding

What are the best lifers birding apps & games for iPhone?

Wildlifers tops our lifers birding apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free lifers birding apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top lifers birding apps & games we rank are free to download, including Wildlifers and LiferWatch Birding.

Does Wildlifers have ads or in-app purchases?

Wildlifers has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many lifers birding apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 250+ lifers birding apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Wildlifers?

Wildlifers is a local-first, AI-powered list utility designed for wildlife photographers to document their sightings and build a beautiful, visual life list of their encounters.

What devices does Wildlifers support?

Wildlifers is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.