iBird Pro Guide to Birds

iBird Pro Guide to Birds

By Mitch Waite Group

  • Category: Reference
  • Release Date: 2009-03-27
  • Current Version: 13.4.1
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 1.73 GB
  • Developer: Mitch Waite Group
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 14.7 or later.
Score: 4.06799
4.06799
From 5,280 Ratings
Free On itunes

Description

iBird Pro is a self-contained, take-anywhere-no-Internet-required app that turns your iPhone into a field guide to birds of North America, the United Kingdom, and Hawaii. iBird is superior to other birding apps because of the following features: NO INTERNET REQUIRED: Unlike many birding apps today, iBird Pro has a built-in database so that you can use the app anywhere, even with no Internet access. Get ready for a thrilling avian adventure with iBird Pro, the ultimate birdwatching companion that transforms your iPhone into a dazzling field guide! Unleash the power of iBird Pro, the birding aficionado's dream come true, and explore the magnificent world of birds across North America, the United Kingdom, the enchanting island nation of Palau, and the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Experience the iBird advantage, packed with extraordinary features that make birding an exhilarating experience: Offline Access: Wander off the beaten path, and iBird Pro's built-in database will accompany you, empowering you to explore bird species, even in the most remote corners of the world, without needing an internet connection. Advanced Search: Unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes with our patented parametric search engine that helps you identify birds like a pro. Utilize 35 attributes such as GPS location, color, habitat, bill shape, and song type to quickly and accurately pinpoint the bird you've spotted. Stunning Illustrations: iBird Pro, the only app boasting high-resolution, hand-drawn illustrations for every species, captures the essence of birds in all their glory. Revel in detailed images of males, females, juveniles, birds in flight, and plumage variations, making identification a breeze. Vivid Photos: Immerse yourself in our ever-growing collection of over 4,000 mesmerizing photographs, capturing species in a myriad of settings and environments. iBird Pro uniquely fuses illustrations and photographs for a comprehensive birding experience. Songs and Calls: Sharpen your birding skills with over 4,000 birdsong and bird-call recordings, ideal for confirming IDs or when a bird remains elusive but vocal. Photo Recognition: Unveil the magic of iBird's innovative Photo Sleuth app, harnessing cutting-edge AI technology to identify bird species from any photograph, even those that are low-quality or unclear. Note: Photo Sleuth is a separate app called from iBird. Discover how Photo Sleuth works: bit.ly/ibirdphoto. Detailed Range Maps: Uncover the secrets of each species with iBird Pro's intricate range maps, showcasing year-round habitats, migration patterns, and more. Embark on a captivating journey through the world of birding with iBird Pro and experience unrivaled features that will skyrocket your birdwatching escapades to new heights! PREVIOUS USERS. If you previously purchased iBird Pro, the subscription app is free for one year. Tap the Previous Owner button to access the free subscription while in the iBird app’s “7-day trial” offer. iBird will check and unlock your previous ownership receipt for a free year. If iBird can’t find your receipt, it will present a screen so you can email us, and we’ll forward the offer code. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: https://www.ibird.com/privacy-policy/

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Reviews

  • Not honouring purchase

    1
    By Annoyedtraveller1890
    Update to my previous review: After quite a while, iBird sent a response attempting to justify their taking my 2021 purchase away and forcing a subscription (or a repurchase) on us and offering a free year of their new service. Basically, the response they sent is untruth after untruth. There is no functional way to activate a "Previous Owner" option for a year, so they are not even offering this. As I've been requesting this restoration for months now, their team is clearly not "committed to assisting" me as they said. Nor are they actually "providing continuous service" to users, but exactly the opposite with this new policy. Fine if you decide to move to a subscription service for new users, but to not allow purchased access for those of us who "bought" the service less that three years before is basically a scam. Why should any buyer even trust that you won't do the same thing for an 'improved subscription' or something like that in three years and make everyone repurchase their lifetime subscription? So you not, you don't have my "understanding and continued support." I purchased this app in 2021 and it was sold as lifetime access. This year they abruptly rescinded that and refused to restore the download. They now are asking for $59.99 for the same thing I purchased three years ago, why should anyone believe that they won’t do the same thing in three years, effectively charging $20 (or more) per year for use?

  • Dishonest & do not upgrade

    1
    By Annoyedtraveller1890
    Purchased a few years ago and they have refused to honor that purchase. Switched me to a license without my permission and no longer have access. Other apps charge for new additions but let you keep the original if you don’t want to get the new one. This one doesn’t. Moving to Peterson

  • A Must- Have for Bird Lovers

    5
    By DenKri/
    I’ve had this app for years, ever since I got my first iPhone. Honestly, one of the main reasons I wanted a smartphone was so I could use this app. I Love being able to compare birds and listen to their songs —it’s a fantastic resource for any birder.

  • No response to emails from developer

    1
    By Kain-Chan
    I deleted the app when they went to a subscription “service” (I purchased the app a few years ago). I once loved this app and it was my go to for using in the field for work and personal use. I reinstalled the app after finding out you could have your previous purchase reinstated. I’ve sent multiple emails and haven’t received a response and my purchase has not been reinstated. If I could give 0 stars I would.

  • Resolved my issue with lifetime subscription

    5
    By 1DoodlePants
    Original review update: I looked through my Apple account and couldn’t find a payment that matched the current lifetime subscription amount. I did find a different amount payment. I don’t know if I made a mistake thinking I payed for a lifetime subscription but I love the app so much I decided to purchase the lifetime subscription to be sure. It is working flawlessly and I’m very pleased. I bought a lifetime subscription in 2012. Every time I need to use it it doesn’t detect my subscription. Customer support never answers my emails. It’s an amazing app when I can use it but useless because I can’t.

  • Solid App with a Few Suggestions

    5
    By KarinKa✌️
    This is a well-made program, and the audio and photo references are especially useful. One improvement I’d like to see is the addition of a form or link to submit checklist directly to eBird.

  • Kicked me off the app after years of loyalty

    1
    By g67235
    IBird has kicked me out of the app after my original purchase. Despite purchasing the ap, it no longer matters. They have asked me to purchase the ap AGAIN in order to use under their new subscription based model. Why would I make another purchase when they will not honor my original purchase? So… buyer beware

  • Impressive App

    5
    By KerriDi
    This app performs incredibly well! In under a minute, I was able to identify a bird I didn’t recognize ( turns out it was a Wilsons Plover). Thought I’m fairly new to birding, I’ve been feeding birds for quite some time now. This app is a great deal considering that printed bird guides can cost just as much but often far less.

  • Lifetime subscription not honored

    3
    By Enigmatic_earwig
    I spent $30 for lifetime use of this app and iBird Pro cancelled it when they changed to a subscription-based service. When I emailed them, they said they had no record of me and that I would have to contact Apple and, if I badger Apple a lot, I might get a refund from Apple. Very disappointing that iBird would treat there customers this way and not honor the lifetime subscriptions we paid for. So, if you are thinking of getting a lifetime subscription, think twice. They will possibly cancel it again at some point. See the many one-star reviews that back that up. As the app is pretty good, I can’t justify giving I just one star, so I’m splitting the difference. Now that it is a subscription-based app, it is no longer worth it to me. I just occasionally used it. I would never have payed such a high fee if I thought they would cancel it on me. It took me over a year to find out they cancelled my subscription. That’s how little I used the app. So, if you don’t use it much, just go buy a bird book. If you are or would be a frequent user, it is a good app and may be worth the subscription. Just, again, beware that there is a high chance they won’t honor lifetime subscriptions based on them cancelling them in the past. They do give good excuses for having a subscription based app now but that should have been a new app. They should have left the old app that we paid for and just never provided updates to it again. Then people could have made the choice to stick with an old increasingly outdated app or pay for the new improved version, just like buying a new edition of a book. The big problem is that we did not have a choice to keep what we paid for. It was just taken away from us.

  • Best Birdwatching App Available

    5
    By Did mitt👍
    I’ve been birding since the late 90s, and this app is the one I always use in the field ( alongside my Nat Geo guide). It’s user-friendly and super helpful. My only tiny complaint is that it some birds don’t include winter plumage, but I easily found a solution for that.

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