BirdNET

Android

BirdNET-Team

4.0

(13,186 total reviews)

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What users complain about in BirdNET

Users frequently report technical issues like app crashes, 'technical difficulties' errors, and failure to detect bird sounds even in clear conditions. Many complain about inaccurate bird identification, with results often mismatching the actual recordings. Other common frustrations include automatic recording starting without user input, lack of location settings, and inability to transfer or save observation history across devices.

Frequent technical errors/crashesHigh
Inaccurate bird identificationHigh
No observation history backupMedium

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What do users complain about most in BirdNET?

Negative reviews on BirdNET cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is BirdNET rated on Google Play Store?

BirdNET has an average rating of 4.2 stars from 13,186 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does BirdNET have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For BirdNET, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is BirdNET worth installing in 2026?

BirdNET is well-rated overall with 4.2 stars. Read the negative reviews above before installing to see if the recurring complaints affect your specific use case (platform, country, payment method).

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