Report updated May 5, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

BirdNET is an established education app that is completely free. With a 4.0/5 rating from 13.3K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is BirdNET?

BirdNET is an AI-powered research tool developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Chemnitz University of Technology that identifies bird species via audio recordings. Users can record bird calls using their device's microphone to receive identification results for nearly 3,000 species across North America and Europe. The app serves as a crowdsourced data collection platform for conservation bioacoustics research.

Current Momentum

v1.1 · 2mo ago

Active

Last updated 82d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

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Education

No ranking data

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

AI-Powered IdentificationStandard

Uses neural networks to analyze audio recordings and identify nearly 3,000 common bird species.

Audio RecordingStandard

Captures ambient bird sounds directly through the device's internal microphone.

Data ContributionStandard

Allows users to submit their recordings to assist in ongoing conservation bioacoustics research.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

Stefan Kahl app icon

Leveraging AI-driven bioacoustic analysis to enable bird species identification for researchers and nature enthusiasts.

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What do users think recently?

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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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What is the competitive landscape for BirdNET?

How's The Education Market?

How does it evolve in the Education market?

Rank progression

41 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for BirdNET

Key Takeaways

While BirdNET provides a valuable AI-driven tool for species identification, users report concerns regarding app stability, performance lag, and feature parity between iOS and Android versions.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

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Marlvel.ai. “BirdNET Intelligence Report.” Updated May 5, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/birdnet

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