Based on an analysis of 450 reviews, Birdfy presents a mixed experience. Users frequently commend the high-quality video and the joy of watching birds, with many appreciating the identification feature. However, recurring issues with connectivity, app stability, and inaccurate AI identification were noted, along with frustrations over notifications and setup. The community feature received praise. Overall, the app suits bird enthusiasts who can tolerate technical glitches and have reliable Wi-Fi, but may not meet expectations for flawless performance.
What users like
High-quality video and photos Users repeatedly praised in the analyzed sample the clarity and quality of the camera captures, noting sharp images and detailed videos of birds at feeders.
Bird identification and learning Multiple sampled reviews appreciated the AI-based bird identification feature, which helped them learn about the species visiting their feeders, despite occasional errors.
Joy of watching birds and community The app's ability to bring birdwatching to their phone brought joy, and the community feature allowed sharing and viewing birds from others.
Convenience of notifications and live view Users liked receiving alerts when birds visited and being able to check live views or recorded moments remotely, enhancing their birdwatching experience.
Common concerns
Connectivity and Wi-Fi issues Frequent complaints about cameras disconnecting from Wi-Fi, failing to connect during setup, or requiring 2.4GHz networks, causing frustration.
App reliability and server outages Users reported the app frequently crashing, freezing, or being down due to server issues, making it unusable at times and missing recordings.
Inaccurate bird identification The AI frequently misidentified birds, sometimes giving species not found in the user's region, and corrections did not improve learning.
Notification problems Multiple sampled reviews complained about receiving too many notifications, false alerts from non-bird motion, or not receiving notifications at all.
Based on 450 Google Play reviews · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Over the last 60 days, PixelTrack observed changes in estimated installs, rating, rating count and review count. The table compares the earliest recorded changed value with the latest observation.
Metric
Earlier value
Latest value
Change
Latest change
Estimated installs
278,268
285,038
+6,770
Oct 2, 2026
Rating
4.18
4.1
-0.08
Oct 3, 2026
Rating count
1,445
1,485
+40
Oct 3, 2026
Review count
820
835
+15
Oct 3, 2026
Birdfy Changelog
3 changes
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Version 1.23.0 Update
What’s new
Birdfy now supports editing Moments.
Turn your favorite visitor videos into fun, shareable clips in seconds.
Fixed issues for better overall stability.
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Version 1.22.0 Update
What’s new
• Sign in to Birdfy on Roku TV with a QR code
Scan the QR code with the Birdfy app for a quick and easy sign-in.
• Send Moments to TV with a sharing code
Select Moments on your phone, generate a sharing code, and enjoy them on Birdfy TV—even from far away.
Bring your favorite Birdfy Moments to the big screen and share them with the people you care about.
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Version 1.21.1 Update
What’s new
Added Moment Search to help you find Moment videos.
Introduced a refreshed Community publishing experience with improved drafts, topics, locations, media editing.
Added an Inbox so you can view messages and unread notifications in one place.
Upgraded Ask Joy with improved text and voice interactions.
Enhanced Moments, Live View, device setup, and Community experiences, along with bug fixes and overall stability improvements.
