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Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds

Bird Identification · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 11
95
4.8★62.0K ratings
Free + IAPprice
4dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Birdbuddy?

Birdbuddy is an education app for discovering and learning about birds, free to download. It uses artificial intelligence to recognize bird species from a photo taken with your phone or a recorded sound, and it provides facts about each species. The app can also pair with the Birdbuddy smart feeder to send visit alerts, photos, videos, and collectible postcards.

Pricing. Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Identifying a bird from a photo or recording while on a trail
  • Watching birds that visit a backyard feeder paired with the Birdbuddy feeder
  • Learning facts about bird appearance, diet, and calls

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Why this app is in S tier

Birdbuddy scores 95 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 88, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Birdbuddy is the world’s most recognized app for discovering and learning about birds - whether you’re using our smart bird feeder in your backyard or identifying birds anywhere with just your phone. Powered by artificial intelligence, Birdbuddy instantly recognizes bird species by photo or sound. Snap a picture, record a song, or let the smart feeder do the work for you. Get alerts when a bird visits, receive collectible postcard photos, and learn fascinating facts about each species. Join a global community of bird lovers and enjoy live bird photos from 500,000+ feeders in over 120 countries - all while contributing valuable data to bird conservation efforts. Key Features: • Identify birds by photo or sound - Use your phone’s camera or microphone to get an instant ID. No feeder required. • Smart feeder integration - Pair with the Birdbuddy feeder for automatic photos, videos, alerts, and postcards. • Collect and learn - Build your collection with each new bird. Explore facts about appearance, diet, calls, and more. • Explore a global birdwatching network - Discover moments of nature shared by our community. • Support conservation - Each bird you identify helps researchers trac

Compare in Bird Identification

MeasureBirdbuddyMerlin Bird ID by Cornell LabBird Sounds Identifier Call ID
TierSSS
Score95 / 10097 / 10093 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.7 ★
Ratings62.0K114K14.1K
Latest ratings · 180d2.5 ★ · 20 reviews3.8 ★ · 20 reviews2.5 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update4d ago13d ago1d ago
PriceFree + IAPFreeFree + IAP

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Questions about Birdbuddy

Do I need the Birdbuddy feeder to use the app?

No. You can identify birds by photo or sound using your phone's camera or microphone, and no feeder is required. The feeder adds automatic photos, videos, alerts, and postcards.

How does bird identification work?

The description says the app uses artificial intelligence to instantly recognize bird species by photo or sound. You can snap a picture, record a song, or let the smart feeder capture birds for you.

Does using the app contribute to conservation?

The listing says each bird you identify helps researchers track populations and migrations. It does not state further details about how identification data is used.

Is Birdbuddy free?

Birdbuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Birdbuddy good for?

Birdbuddy is built for identifying a bird from a photo or recording while on a trail, watching birds that visit a backyard feeder paired with the birdbuddy feeder, learning facts about bird appearance, diet, and calls. It sits in the bird identification list on AppTierList.

Is Birdbuddy worth it?

Birdbuddy is S tier, ranked #2 of 11 bird identification apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 62,004 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Birdbuddy compare to Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab?

Birdbuddy is S tier at 95; Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab is S tier at 97. Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab ranks higher. Birdbuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases, Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Birdbuddy updated?

Birdbuddy was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Bird Identification (S tier, #2)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
95 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 11
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
62,004
Recent reviews
2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(4 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Identifying a bird from a photo or recording while on a trail, Watching birds that visit a backyard feeder paired with the Birdbuddy feeder, Learning facts about bird appearance, diet, and calls
Requires
iOS 15.3 or later
Size
120 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
5
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed