High confidence · Latest 100 of 149 total reviews analyzed · Based on 149 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Excited

Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate audio identification technology provides accurate and educational birding experiences for users of all skill levels, but report removal of automatic recording saves following the latest update causes significant data loss for field users.

Rating: 4.9

Reviews: 149

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.9/ 5
(267.1K)
Current version
4.9/ 5
-0.0 vs overall
(107.6K)
Main signal post-update: audio identification technology provides accurate and educational birding experiences for users of all skill levels.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Audio identification technology provides accurate and educational birding experiences for users of all skill levels
    • Users frequently cite the sound identification feature as highly accurate and helpful for learning bird calls
    • The tool is described as a primary driver for increased nature engagement during daily walks
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Removal of automatic recording saves following the latest update causes significant data loss for field users
    • Users report losing irreplaceable recordings because the app no longer saves sessions by default
    • The new manual save button is described as unintuitive and easily missed during active birding
Request

Most requested

  • Restoration of automatic recording save functionality as a configurable setting for power users
    • Multiple requests for an option in settings to toggle automatic saving back on
    • Users emphasize the need for a safety net to prevent loss of rare bird recordings

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