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Android Apps > Education > BirdNET Live
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BirdNET Live

by BirdNET-Team · Education · Free
On Google Play since May 2026 · Data updated 2026-11-06

BirdNET Live is made and published by BirdNET-Team. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with BirdNET-Team. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to BirdNET-Team and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Loved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.85
270 ratings
Installs
85 thousand
Last updated
October 12, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
255.2 MB

BirdNET Live has 85 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.9 stars from 270 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on BirdNET Live for Android

★★★★★ kyle · Jun 30, 2026
A great replacement for merlin, much better at hearing and identifying birds
★★★★★ R. E. · Jul 7, 2026
I used the previous BirdNET app, but I prefer this version now. I especially like the fact that it's offline, and I'm noticing a lot more since using the live detection instead of manual. I was pleasantly surprised when it detected a common field grasshopper as I thought it was only for birds. The settings are very customizable and overall it's a very well-designed app. Most of the UI feels intuitive, but I recommend using the (?) button as there's extra info. I'll be recommending this to friends
★★★★★ Nick Craig-Wood · Jul 4, 2026
BirdNET Live is amazing. Stick it on the table while sitting outside, and it will identify bird calls in real time. You don't even have to be quiet; it's happy identifying birds while humans are talking. The identification is quick enough that it is actually going to teach me what the bird calls are.
★★★★★ Suzanne Jenkin · Oct 21, 2026
Excellent App! Works great, Never any glitches and fascinating content. I've learned more about local birds I didn't even know we're around. They match the song to known species' pattern and give you a percentage of the matched bird. The higher the percentage, the more certain the species. I've found it quite accurate. Highly recommended
★☆☆☆☆ denys geel · Aug 15, 2026
Pair of fish eagles flew over ... my first session ... detections ... ZERO ... so it was time to delete science from my life forever.
★★☆☆☆ Simon Holm · Jul 4, 2026
Unfortunately, BirdNET Live doesn't work for me. The previous BirdNET app consistently detects bird sounds that the new app completely misses, even when testing the same recordings under the same conditions. I hope this can be improved in a future update.
★★☆☆☆ Benjamin Železnik · Jul 16, 2026
Looks like an excellent app. However, you've missed my language (Slovene / Slovenia) for species names. In BirdNET "classic", such choice exists. Thank you for all your hard work. I am sure you will correct this deficiency shortly. I'll add 3 stars then.
★★☆☆☆ Prakash Kumar Narnolia · Aug 24, 2026
Misses out on many... tried various settings but still far below what Merlin can do

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Store listing

By BirdNET-Team, from Google Play

“Professional Bioacoustics in Your Pocket”

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Description by BirdNET-Team Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
BirdNET Live runs our most sophisticated sound ID model directly on your device — no internet connection required.

Watch a live scrolling spectrogram, view species detections in real time, and manage your growing library of animal sounds right from your phone.

BirdNET Live supports bioacoustic research and structured acoustic surveys across multiple workflows:

- Live Mode — Real-time species detections with a live spectrogram
- Point Counts — Structured timed sessions with live detections
- Surveys — Record longer transects while tracking detections along your route
- File Analysis — Analyze audio files from local storage
- Batch Analysis — Process multiple audio files in bulk
- ARU Mode — Schedule longer acoustic recording deployments

BirdNET Live is designed for researchers and citizen scientists alike and offers extensive configuration and detection review options.

This app is a joint effort by the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics and Chemnitz University of Technology, in partnership with the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.

Development of this app is supported by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt.

For more information, consult our online user guide: https://birdnet-team.github.io/birdnet-live-app/user/

Recent changes:
Improves recording reliability with the screen off and after microphone interruptions, prevents freezes when editing or exporting long recordings and viewing maps, and fixes iOS startup and playback issues, with smoother model loading and audio processing.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
19
App size
255.2 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by BirdNET Live

16 permissions · 19 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.2.1
Launched
May 2026
  • Oct 12, 2026UpdateVersion 1.2.1
  • Oct 6, 2026UpdateVersion 1.2.0
  • Aug 15, 2026Installs50,000+ installs
  • Aug 11, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.2
  • Aug 1, 2026UpdateVersion 1.0.3
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
9.6 thousand
Per day
320
30-day average
Play install range
50+ thousand
Launched
May 2026

Installs over time

BirdNET Live has been installed 85 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 320 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#119
Chart
Top Free
Education
Country
Germany

Google Play Rankings for BirdNET Live

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
119 Germany Education Top Free
161 Netherlands Education Top Free
196 Australia Education Top Free
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Ranking history in Germany

About the app and developer

About BirdNET Live

BirdNET Live is an education app developed by BirdNET-Team.

How many times has BirdNET Live been installed?

BirdNET Live has been installed 85 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 9.6 thousand times.

What is the rating of BirdNET Live?

BirdNET Live is rated 4.85 out of 5 stars, based on 270 ratings.

Is BirdNET Live free?

BirdNET Live is free. The app size is 255.20 MB. The latest version available is 1.2.1. The last update was on October 12, 2026.

What are the requirements for BirdNET Live?

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2026.

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Developer information for BirdNET-Team

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Frequently asked questions about BirdNET Live

Is BirdNET Live free?

Yes. BirdNET Live is free on Google Play.

Is BirdNET Live still available?

Yes. BirdNET Live is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 12, 2026.

Does BirdNET Live contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list BirdNET Live as containing ads.

How large is BirdNET Live?

BirdNET Live is 255.20 MB.

Is BirdNET Live suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of BirdNET Live as suitable for everyone.

How many times has BirdNET Live been installed?

Google Play lists 50,000+ installs for BirdNET Live.

How do people rate BirdNET Live?

BirdNET Live scores 4.85 out of 5 stars, from 270 ratings on Google Play.

Who made BirdNET Live?

BirdNET Live was developed by BirdNET-Team. It is listed in the education category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to BirdNET Live?

People looking at BirdNET Live also look at these education apps: Haikubox, Song Meter Touch Recorder, BirdWeather, SpectralPro Analyzer, Song Meter Configurator.

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