Reviews of Frog Identifier Frog Sound ID

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List of user reviews and ratings for Frog Identifier Frog Sound ID

Total ratings

3.50 (Rating count: 159)

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Review summary

Users praise Frog Identifier for fast, accurate IDs and rich educational content, habitat/diet info, and a handy collection feature for logging sightings during hikes. It's particularly valued as a family-friendly field guide with broad coverage across frogs, lizards, birds, and snakes. A common drawback is monetization: the free tier limits identifications and pushes premium features, which some reviewers feel reduces value; a few note occasional misidentifications and gaps such as sound-based ID.

Pros

Fast and accurate photo-based identification with quick results.
Rich educational content (habitat, diet, behavior) and an integrated encyclopedia.
Easy to use on hikes; clear, fast camera detection.
Excellent collection/logging feature to build a personal sighting log.
Broad species coverage and family-friendly learning across frogs, lizards, birds, and snakes.

Cons

Free tier imposes daily limits on identifications and pushes premium features, which many users see as a paywall.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 3.50

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27% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-29	Kr*****	First thing when open app for first time it wants you to rate it before even seeing it! Then it has a ad, I wanted to identify frog sounds and the result was a frog! No kidding what a waste of time and fake reviews clearly. I tried it 3 times recording the sound and each time frog. Apple needs to get garage apps off platform
First thing when open app for first time it wants you to rate it before even seeing it! Then it has a ad, I wanted to identify frog sounds and the result was a frog! No kidding what a waste of time and fake reviews clearly. I tried it 3 times recording the sound and each time frog. Apple needs to get garage apps off platform
2026-05-27	Am*****	I downloaded the app for the free trial. I was charged immediately. I can see the free trial and the charge on the same day at reportaproblem.apple.com.
I downloaded the app for the free trial. I was charged immediately. I can see the free trial and the charge on the same day at reportaproblem.apple.com.
2026-05-25	FE*****	This fake app couldn’t even record frog sounds, or import previously recorded sounds. No audio functionality whatsoever.
This fake app couldn’t even record frog sounds, or import previously recorded sounds. No audio functionality whatsoever.
2026-05-18	Tr*****	I looked for a way to cancel my free subscription within an hour of signing up. The only contact info was a gmail address and a website. Received a message that could not find server with web url. Have emailed hoping it is actually monitored. There was only a statement in terms that say one is charged if not cancelled. But no info on the cancellation process.
I looked for a way to cancel my free subscription within an hour of signing up. The only contact info was a gmail address and a website. Received a message that could not find server with web url. Have emailed hoping it is actually monitored. There was only a statement in terms that say one is charged if not cancelled. But no info on the cancellation process.
2026-04-23	rj*****	I click “other results” and it closes the app. Annoying.
I click “other results” and it closes the app. Annoying.
2026-02-23	Za*****	It would be cooler if there was an ai assistant along the app but I do like this app and I like making a digital collection!
It would be cooler if there was an ai assistant along the app but I do like this app and I like making a digital collection!
2025-08-25	La*****	I uploaded a photo of a lizard from my garden, and the app nailed the species right away. The details about habitat and diet were a great bonus!
I uploaded a photo of a lizard from my garden, and the app nailed the species right away. The details about habitat and diet were a great bonus!
2025-08-24	De*****	Great for kids and adults! We’ve started using it as a family to identify frogs and snakes near our home. The encyclopedia info is very informative.
Great for kids and adults! We’ve started using it as a family to identify frogs and snakes near our home. The encyclopedia info is very informative.
2025-08-23	Ch*****	I’ve been keeping track of all the reptiles I’ve found, and it’s so satisfying to build my own little digital collection. Highly recommend for hobbyists!
I’ve been keeping track of all the reptiles I’ve found, and it’s so satisfying to build my own little digital collection. Highly recommend for hobbyists!
2025-08-22	St*****	I take this app everywhere when I'm out exploring. The camera detection is clear and fast, and I’ve learned so much about reptiles and birds!
I take this app everywhere when I'm out exploring. The camera detection is clear and fast, and I’ve learned so much about reptiles and birds!