Best Songbird Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to songbird or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 243+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Songbird Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merlin Bird ID by Cornell LabMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabFree4.9★ (111K)NoNoSep 2026
2Songbird ControlSongbird ControlFree2.7★ (18)NoNoMay 2026
3Songbird - listen togetherSongbird - listen togetherFree4.0★ (31)NoNoMay 2026
4Songbird DanceSongbird DanceFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
5Songbird - Lyric Video MakerSongbird - Lyric Video Maker$7.993.2★ (12)NoNoAug 2026
6Songbird: Music Link ConverterSongbird: Music Link ConverterFree5.0★ (4)NoNoSep 2026
7Identify Birds – Smart Bird IDIdentify Birds – Smart Bird IDFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesSep 2026
8Audubon Bird GuideAudubon Bird GuideFree4.3★ (4.5K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Songbird

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😊(111K ratings)
Free
#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
  • 👍 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
Songbird Control#2

Songbird Control by Andover Audio LLC

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.7(18 ratings)
Free
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Control your Andover Songbird device to stream music from your iPhone or iPad. Manage stations, group speakers, and adjust volume levels. Regular updates will add new music services and features.

Songbird - listen together#3

Songbird - listen together by Ansh Chopra

Study, workout and chill
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.0(31 ratings)
Free
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This app creates virtual social spaces for shared activities like studying, working out, or relaxing. Users can immerse themselves in curated environments with music and art alongside others engaged in similar pursuits.

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FAQ about Songbird

What are the best songbird apps for iPhone?
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab tops our songbird apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 111K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top songbird apps we rank are free to download, including Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab and Songbird Control.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 243+ songbird apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.