Name: iBird Pro Guide to Birds
Rating: 3.75363 (2894 reviews)

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

Restore access for paid users!

Like many, I spent a lot of money years ago on this app, only for it to suddenly be unusable and with a new subscription model. Customer service email address provide by the app appears to be useless, too. So angered to have an app I used regularly taken away, after I was a paying user.
By AKT6215

Extraordinarily poor service

A couple of months ago whoever runs this app decided to auto delete my subscription. The email given to restore the subscription apparently does not exist. I can only draw that conclusion because over two months I’ve sent four emails requesting that my subscription to be restored. I used to have great respect for this app, but no longer and can no longer recommend it.
By 1barnett

App not working

I’ve used this app for years. My daughter purchased it and shared with me on family sharing. Now I can no longer open the app and get a message saying subscription not found. I have repeatedly sent emails about this but I get no response.
By PurplySwans

Subscription model trashes existing app

I get it. The devs want continual payments so they make use of the app depend on paying monthly or annually. Not unreasonable for a NEW user. But the hidden changes prevent an existing user who doesn’t want all the “features” added to use the app that they bought earlier at all now. The “upgrade” should have prominently warned that “upgrading” would trash the currently functioning app. The result: my purchased iBird Pro app is useless. I would never agree to pay devs like this on an ongoing basis. Nothing to do but delete the app. Buh-bye.
By Herman Bubbert

Lousy business practice and terrible customer service

I purchased this app back in 2015. Loved it. Used it all the time. Then they made an update and turned it into a subscription only service. When I tried to log back in, it said “restore my purchases” but did not recognize my email address that I used to purchase the app. I emailed customer service three times AND called and left a voicemail. No one has gotten back to me, and I still cannot access the app. Super lousy business practice. I purchased this app years ago, been using it for more than 8 years, and that seems to count for nothing with these folks.
By June29936

Used this app for years before it kicked me out

I used this as my primary birding app after the National Grogrpahic one stopped updating. After happily using it for years the app randomly wouldn’t let me access it anymore. There was a button to buy it again and a button to “restore purchase” which did nothing. Super disappointed. Don’t waste your money.
By ermettie

Bait & Switch

This was my favorite birding app that I BOUGHT years ago. Then a year ago they decided to ‘switch’ to a subscription model. Problem is I consider this fraud. They were free to make a NEW app that was subscription based & just leave THE ONE I PAID FOR as is, other app developers did just that, but they obviously were too greedy to do so. My advice now is to find another birding app because you can’t trust these people.
By Passing by review

Won’t restore my purchase and ignores emails

I’ve emailed three times to have my app restored and the developer keeps ignoring my request. I purchased this app years ago and the previous app update took away my access. Not cool.
By Frankly, I'm Frustrated

Purchase not restored

The app has suddenly shut off my access, despite having paid for my lifetime subscription. The new updated feature allowing an email to tech support that includes subscription details appears not yo work AT ALL! I have sent multiple, multiple emails to their support team- no response, no resolution, NOTHING! This is a joke, restore my purchase, restore my subscription now!
By Misfit of Science