eBird

Name: eBird
Rating: 3.8 (796 reviews)
Author: Cornell University

By: Cornell University App

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Overview

Version:

3.6.2

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Features & Capabilities

eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field and link observations directly to eBird, a global database used by birders worldwide. The app supports offline use, GPS-based location plotting, and a full global taxonomy, with common names available in local languages.

Keep a running list with 'record as you go', view checklists tailored to your location and season, explore hundreds of thousands of eBird hotspots, and sync data to your eBird account across iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It also includes multilingual translations (German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Dutch) and offline functionality for areas with limited connectivity.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Data

By:

Cornell University

Rating:

3.80

(796)

Version:

3.6.2 Last updated: 2026-06-12

Version code:

886833316

Creation date:

2015-06-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

72.99MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 65,150 ▼ 76

Other rankings

#4 in merlin keyword 41 #12 in mention keyword 3 ▲ 33

Other platforms

eBird by Cornell Lab (v3.3.5)

1,439,809 3.88

(4,009)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Cornell University

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ebird/id988799279

Website:

http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1848031

User Reviews

eBird is widely praised as a valuable citizen-science tool that helps users find birding spots, track species, and view personal stats. However, multiple reviews cite stability issues—crashes and pack loading failures—along with media upload difficulties, login problems, and Merlin integration gaps. Some users also request a dark mode and broader location search beyond a 30-mile radius. Overall, the app is highly regarded for its purpose, but multiple reliability and usability issues recur in user feedback.

Pros

Valuable citizen-science tool that supports data collection for researchers.
Helps users find nearby birding spots and track species with community sightings.
Shows detailed stats about birds you've seen and hotspots, enabling progress tracking.
Widely loved by users and considered one of the best birding apps.

Cons

Frequent crashes, freezes, and pack-loading failures that block progress.
Difficult or non-intuitive media uploads; adding photos is cumbersome.
Merlin integration is awkward or problematic for some users.
Login/account issues persist for some users (can't sign in or verify).
Missing features: no dark mode and limited location search (30-mile radius).

Recent reviews

Separate app from Merlin which I have been using for years. Will see how this plays. Always interested in being a citizen scientist observer of nature!