iBird Pro Guide to Birds

Name: iBird Pro Guide to Birds
Rating: 4.3 (7054 reviews)
Author: Mitch Waite Group

By: Mitch Waite Group

Field Guide to North America

Features & Capabilities

iBird Pro Guide to Birds Chrome Extension provides a self-contained field guide you can use anywhere, even offline. It combines a built-in database, Percevia's advanced search (35 attributes) for quick ID, and a rich media library with high-resolution illustrations, 4,000+ photos, and 4,000+ bird songs to aid identification.

Features include offline access, 35-attribute Parametric search with Percevia, range maps showing habitats and migrations, and Photo Sleuth AI-based recognition (note: Photo Sleuth is a separate app). The extension also references the EULA and Privacy Policy links and offers a one-year subscription option for previous owners.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Photography Content

By:

Mitch Waite Group

Rating:

4.30

(7,054) 3 new ratings

Version:

13.5.11 Last updated: 2026-06-15

Version code:

886834737

Creation date:

2009-03-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

1.72GB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 23,016 ▼ 68

Other rankings

#13 in merlin keyword 42 ▼ 2

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Developed by:

Mitch Waite Group

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ibird-pro-guide-to-birds/id308018823

Website:

https://ibird.com

User Reviews

iBird Pro is praised for its depth, offline usability, and rich visuals, making it a powerful field guide. However, a major recurring downside is the shift to a subscription model with access and support issues, along with mixed feelings about the AI features.

Pros

Comprehensive all-in-one field guide with range maps, songs, calls, similar species, and habit details; many reviewers say it's more informative and worth the price than traditional field guides.
Easy to use and highly searchable, with offline access for travel and field work.
Excellent audio-visual content: high-quality bird photos/artwork, clear recordings, and an engaging slide show; Flickr photo integration enhances identification.
Helpful learning/organization features: iBirdGPT integration, ability to sort by family, 'Birds around me' filtering, and easy access to favorites and photos.
Strong value and reliability for a mobile field guide; packed with features in one app, supporting both beginners and experienced birders.

Cons

Recurring subscription model issues: shift from a one-time purchase to a subscription, loss of lifetime access, unclear pricing, and ongoing costs that frustrate many users.
Subscription restoration/support problems: difficulty restoring purchases and delays or lack of response from support.
Mixed reception to AI features: iBirdGPT garners both praise and complaints; some users want the option to disable it.

Recent reviews

Living in a rural area means cell service isn't always available. I like that I can still access bird information and sounds when I'm out exploring. Very dependable app.

by Ya*****, 2026-06-22

A few years ago I purchased the lifetime version of the iBird Pro app. Loved the app. Then low and behold one day opened the app and it tells me I need a subscription. Contacted the developer and the response was “we have gone to a different model now that requires a monthly or yearly subscription.” So I have to pay twice? Is this legal? Needless to say I deleted the app. Now I see iBird is offering a lifetime subscription again. Probably won’t purchase due to the past experience. My opinion is they played dirty pool.

by Gg*****, 2026-06-14

As someone who collects field guides, I love having this available when carrying a book isn’t convenient. It’s helped me identify birds by both sight and sound and it's fun just scrolling through the birds in my area with the birds around me feature.