Best Merlin Bird Calls Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

2.9 avg rating

17 free apps

Updated July 2026

Finding the right merlin bird calls apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Merlin Bird Calls Apps (July 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab	Free	4.9★ (109K)	No	No	Aug 2026
2	Audubon Bird Guide	Free	4.3★ (4.5K)	Yes	No	Aug 2026
3	Bird Sounds!	Free	2.0★ (6)	No	No	May 2026
4	Bird QR	Free	2.4★ (64)	No	No	May 2026
5	Bird Soundx	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
6	Bird Vocs Learn Bird Sounds	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
7	[bird identifier] by Birdby	Free	—	No	Yes	Jun 2026
8	Bird Song & Species Scanner	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026

Top Picks for Merlin Bird Calls

#1

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab by Cornell University

Identify Birds You See & Hear

Editor's Choice

🔍 Reference

4.9😊(109K 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

#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

#3

Bird Sounds! by Leafgreen

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

2.0(6 ratings)

Free

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Explore a diverse collection of bird vocalizations, from melodic songs to distinct calls. Identify different species by their unique sounds, making it a fun and educational tool for birdwatchers and children alike.

More Merlin Bird Calls apps to explore

Enhance your reading experience with this app that brings bird identification books to life. Access high-definition bird songs, calls, and supplementary information directly from your device. It also connects you to valuable ornithology resources and other helpful birding tools.

Access bird songs and callsStream supplementary contentLink to Merlin Bird ID app

Discover high-quality bird sounds designed to promote relaxation and stress relief. Enjoy nature sounds and sleep sounds to unwind after a long day. Experience the calming power of bird songs.

High-quality bird soundsStress relief audioNature soundscapes

🎬 Entertainment

Bird Vocs Learn Bird Sounds

Bird Vocs Learn Bird Sounds

Bird Vocalisation Learning App

[bird identifier] by Birdby

[bird identifier] by Birdby

Photo & Sound Identification

Bird Song & Species Scanner

Bird Song & Species Scanner

Instant Photo and Call Match

Bird Identifier - Birding ID

Bird Identifier - Birding ID

Identify birds by picture AI

Bird Identifier - Birds Guide

Bird Identifier - Birds Guide

Bird Identification Tool

Bird Sounds and Bird Calls

Bird Sounds and Bird Calls

500+ Songs of European Birds

Explore the diverse sounds and songs of over 500 European bird species. This app provides essential audio cues for identifying birds in the field, including singing, calls, and disturbance signals.

500+ European bird songsField identification soundsCalls and disturbance signals

Bird Finder - Bird Identifier

Bird Finder - Bird Identifier

Sound & Image Recognize

Bird Identifier AI: Birdie

Bird Identifier AI: Birdie

Birds Finder & Sounds ID AI

Duck Hunting Calls -

Duck Hunting Calls -

by sajjad ahmad

This app acts as a hunting whistle to attract ducks. It offers a library of duck calls with easy-to-use controls for playing, stopping, and looping sounds. Turn your mobile device into a professional bird caller for your hunting trips.

Attract ducks with hunting whistleLibrary of duck callsEasy play, stop, and loop controls

🎬 Entertainment

Bird Sounds Northern Europe

Bird Sounds Northern Europe

Learn to identify songs

Identify bird songs from Northern Europe with a vast collection of recordings. Features include species names in multiple languages, iCloud syncing, and a dark mode. This comprehensive reference tool is designed for easy navigation and learning.

Nearly 300 species coverageOver 2200 high-quality recordingsSpecies names in 20 languages

free with in-app purchases

Bird Identifier: BirdID

Bird Identifier: BirdID

Identify & Picture & Photo

Ultimate Bird Soundboard

Ultimate Bird Soundboard

Relax with these bird sounds.

🎬 Entertainment

One bird song every day

Bird Calls in your Garden in Southern Africa

Bird Calls in your Garden in Southern Africa

by Cool Ideas LLC

Stewart Australian Bird Calls

Stewart Australian Bird Calls

by mydigitalearth.com

Identify Australian birds with a vast library of high-quality bird calls. Explore over 3800 calls for 725 species, featuring taxonomic listings, descriptive text, and visual representations of sound recordings.

Over 3800 high-quality bird callsCovers 725 Australian bird speciesTaxonomic and alphabetic bird listings

FAQ about Merlin Bird Calls

What are the best merlin bird calls apps for iPhone?

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our merlin bird calls apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 109K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free merlin bird calls apps for iPhone?

Yes — 17 of the top merlin bird calls apps we rank are free to download, including Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab and Audubon Bird Guide.

Does Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab have ads or in-app purchases?

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.

How many merlin bird calls apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ merlin bird calls apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the Merlin Bird ID app do?

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.

How accurate is the bird identification?

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.