Report updated Apr 18, 2026
iBird Photo Sleuth
For bird enthusiasts and amateur ornithologists seeking automated identification tools for field use.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
iBird Photo Sleuth is an established reference app that is a paid app. With a 4.7/5 rating from 766 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is iBird Photo Sleuth?
Current Momentum
v1.13 · 9mo ago
MaintenanceLast updated 281d ago. 5 versions tracked.
Competition
Rivals identification in progress
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Uses a machine learning model trained on over 2 million bird images to identify species from photographs.
The CoreML database is contained within the app, allowing for identification without an internet connection.
Provides access to a community forum with over 100,000 members for additional identification support from ornithology experts.
Supports bird identification using photos taken directly via the camera or selected from the device's photo gallery.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Mitch Waite
Providing comprehensive digital field guides for birdwatchers. Enabling species identification through offline databases and machine learning.
Portfolio
8
Apps
What other apps does Mitch Waite make?
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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Mitch Waite.
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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 iBird Photo Sleuth?
How's The Reference Market?
How does it evolve in the Reference market?
Rank progression
2 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for iBird Photo Sleuth
Key Takeaways
The app provides an offline, machine-learning-based identification tool for North American birds, though user feedback indicates variable accuracy in real-world conditions.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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