Bird ID-Picture&Audio is a reference tool for bird identification that uses photo analysis and a static database on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves birders who need reliable, offline access to species classification data in areas without internet connectivity.
For Birders and bird watchers of all skill levels seeking identification tools and reference materials.
What does it look like?
Key features
Suggests bird species identification from camera roll or viewfinder input.
Contains 15,451+ bird species with 25,000+ photos and 250,000+ audio recordings.
Provides access to bird identification data without requiring an active internet connection.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model anchored by a one-time $18.00 purchase for the standard version, separating basic utility from the full field guide.
Velocity
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Bird ID-Picture&Audio has been inactive for 1185 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving development support. The last recorded update was a minor bug fix, and there have been no feature additions or maintenance releases in the intervening years. The development momentum is effectively non-existent.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate scientific bird identification features provide value for researchers and hobbyists during field observations.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Scientific bird identification features provide value for researchers and hobbyists during field observations
- Missing visual identification assets for bird species frustrate users who expect a complete reference guide
5 of 5 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Bird ID-Picture&Audio
How's the Reference market?
Bird ID-Picture&Audio maintains a niche position in the Reference category with a 4.26-star rating across 185 total reviews. The lack of updates for over 38 months signals a maintenance-mode posture that limits its ability to compete with active, cloud-updated identification tools.
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Key takeaways for Bird ID-Picture&Audio
Where is it heading?
Users report: The reference category is consolidating around identification tools that leverage real-time, community-verified data and frequent content updates. Bird ID-Picture&Audio remains exposed due to its static database and lack of active development, which will likely lead to a continued decline in user engagement and store visibility.
- The three-year development gap (no major updates since 2023) signals a shift to maintenance mode, which erodes user trust in the app's long-term utility.
- Persistent complaints regarding missing imagery and regional inaccuracies suggest the database is becoming obsolete, which will accelerate churn to more active identification platforms.
The SWOT
- Offline-first architecture enables field utility in low-connectivity environments
- Scientific classification depth supports hobbyist research needs
- Audio-based identification would address the top user request for classifying heard-but-unseen species
Next best moves
Audit visual asset database because missing imagery is the top complaint theme → improve reference reliability
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of cloud dependency is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeBottom line
Bird ID-Picture&Audio rests on a deep, offline-capable database that provides genuine value to field researchers. Addressing the visual content gaps and adding audio recognition would unlock the retention potential currently stifled by the lack of updates.
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Is Bird ID-Picture&Audio suitable for beginners?
Does Bird ID-Picture&Audio work without an internet connection?
Can Bird ID-Picture&Audio identify birds by their sound?
Why are some bird photos missing in the app?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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