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title: "Collins Bird Guide - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United Kingdom | Apple App Store"
description: "‘It’s much more convenient than taking a big book with you...the Collins app is fantastic.’ – Chris Packham, Metro  ‘The Collins Bird Guide app is destined to become a real triumph, the ultimate in fi"
---

# Collins Bird Guide — United Kingdom
> A field guide to Europe

![Collins Bird Guide App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/64/53/39/64533935-6cf4-552f-5386-e457c8751d77/3rdEdition-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [NatureGuides](https://apptail.io/developer/natureguides-BYH) (United Kingdom)
**Category:** Reference
**Rating:** 3.7/5 (125 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.touchpress.birdguide
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United Kingdom
**Version:** 3.2.3 (released 2026-03-05)
**Original Release:** 2014-08-13
**Languages:** English, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/app/id868827305)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/collins-bird-guide-rUe/united-kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/collins-bird-guide-rUe/united-kingdom)

## Collins Bird Guide Description
‘It’s much more convenient than taking a big book with you...the Collins app is fantastic.’
– Chris Packham, Metro

‘The Collins Bird Guide app is destined to become a real triumph, the ultimate in field guide apps — and deservedly so.’
– BirdGuides

The Collins Bird Guide App combines world-class illustrations and comprehensive information with intuitive design to create the ultimate field guide for passionate birders and casual birdwatchers alike. The app is based on the landmark book by Lars Svensson, Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström, universally acknowledged as the standard European field guide. This definitive work has been reimagined for iPad and iPhone by birders for birders.

The Collins Bird Guide App provides everything you need to identify a species quickly and learn about it thoroughly. Immerse yourself in the exceptional illustrations, maps, calls and concise text. Use the powerful search filter and curated confusion lists to focus in on a species. The Collins Bird Guide App is an essential companion always to hand on your iPhone, and available to browse in full glory on your iPad.

Features include:

‣ 973 species covered - 843 illustrated
‣ 3,700+ beautiful illustrations by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterström
‣ Detailed text covering habitat, range, identification and voice by Lars Svensson
‣ Record sightings, location and date with the listing tool
‣ Powerful search filter
‣ Intuitive design to quickly and easily swipe through species
‣ Curated lists of confusable species
‣ Over 1,100 carefully selected songs and calls – many by Lars Svensson
‣ Select species names from 30+ languages
‣ Expertly edited video clips for 811 species in the app (require in-app purchase)
‣ Available in English, Swedish, Norwegian, French and German
‣ Weighs nothing!

Identify Assist is our brand-new subscription service. Instantly identify species from photos and recordings with cutting-edge AI.

As well as this and the optional video library, the app incorporates British Trust for Ornithology/BirdWatch Ireland/Scottish Ornithologists' Club Bird Atlas 2007–11 mapping data as an in-app purchase, providing the most comprehensive location mapping of any bird guide app.

The latest version of the app requires iOS 17.0 or later.

If you like the app, don’t forget to share the app, rate it and leave a review.

Privacy Policy
natureguides.com/privacy-policy

Terms of Use
apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Collins Bird Guide Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/a9/0d/2f/a90d2f8b-87e1-6a6d-c97e-0188ebd0e467/7080e7d4-c08b-4616-b7b6-50249fb464d6_IMG_0623.PNG/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/30/d5/d9/30d5d9f3-c83b-9ac1-ab66-2941ca68292a/b347d175-a62d-49e6-bd92-a9ca5f92e06e_IMG_0624.PNG/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/09/bf/b7/09bfb75c-d804-37f7-044c-ee91ef3afec7/e7421070-8215-4b94-a736-0b085dc3b9f1_IMG_0625.PNG/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/4a/37/45/4a3745e9-caa3-753e-0022-df208484f5d3/1addc18b-4c0b-47b7-85ae-4a39cf62d064_1242x2688bb.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/da/5d/cc/da5dccde-e21b-80c1-027e-f5eea4c33649/55192ac9-f6cc-4974-9df6-2ac29f0ae52a_1242x2688bb-2.png/1242x2688.png)

## Collins Bird Guide Rating Breakdown in United Kingdom
- 5 stars: 58 (46%)
- 4 stars: 19 (15%)
- 3 stars: 21 (17%)
- 2 stars: 8 (6%)
- 1 stars: 19 (15%)

## Collins Bird Guide Reviews in United Kingdom

### *---- "Wrong names"
Despite setting for British English the wrong primary name are used eg. Loons instead of divers
-- Anon colour, 2024-12-24

### ****- "More convenient than a book but…"
Useful to have on the phone which is much lighter than the book, but why no Cattle Egrets?
-- Barebow Archer, 2024-09-30

### **--- "Crashes"
As of late, I can’t even open the application. It crashes straight away.
-- Aj permain, 2024-08-13

### ****- "BWP Link"
After the most recent update the ability to obtain further information via a link to BWP does not work. The link takes me back to the Home Screen on my iPhone. This facility was very useful.
-- Barry Bradnum, 2024-03-25

### *---- "A waste of money"
I thought this app would be handy as I frequently forget to carry a bird book and it saves the extra weight in my bag. However I have been disappointed by a number of issues. To start with despite having paid for the app, many of the features are only available if you make further in app purchases. 
Secondly there seems to be no recognition of mistypes which may be something as simple as assuming a birds name consists of 2 words when in reality they are linked as one. Often when you have birding and have cold hands typos occur-some suggestions would help!
My final complaint is the most frustrating- missing birds! This has been an issue on multiple occasions-today it was Common Redpoll that I found was not included-or Lesser Redpoll-these are in even my slimline basic bird guide! I have also found some birds are listed without pictures E.g Ross’ Goose-there is a generic silhouette of a swallow-this is really infuriating when I am expecting it to be useful in the field. 
 Overall I am not sure how a big name such as Collins is getting away with producing such a bad app!
-- bec_and_moomin, 2024-02-29

### **--- "Illustrations too small"
I have recently updated my app and the print and pictures are far too small.  The previous version was much clearer.
Disappointed.
-- Birder2023, 2023-12-21

### ***-- "Good but with issues"
Good app when it works but has weird issues. For example, the auks section is greyed out and inaccessible. Why?
-- AdorningAdorno, 2023-10-14

### *---- "Where have my lists gone!"
I am signed in to iCloud but my lists are not in the app. I just get sent to download another app. I purchased this app in May and have lost everything. Everything I do produces a prompt to buy more. Please restore what I purchased.
-- Upset birder1001, 2023-09-25

### *---- "Horrible V3 update"
The developpera have turned a great app to an usable app. The update to V3 is a nightmare - paid for V2, paid for the V3 update but now I’m back to using the book as this update is unusable.
-- Greatpotoo, 2023-09-18

### *---- "Text search"
Only purchased the old version 4 months ago and now had to pay an extra £7.99

The text search doesn’t work correctly eg search for owl and all instances of owl within the text appear eg Wild fOWL
Try Barn Owl and BARNacle Goose appears!!
-- fredblogs123456, 2023-08-15

### *---- "Search feature not working"
After paying an extortionate sum to get the latest update, the search feature does not work. After the search result returns, I can’t click through to a species description. Update: asked for and got a refund only to find that the update also totally screwed the 2nd edition. Previously it was great. Now the search is terrible, e.g. searching for “owl” returns first a Swan ?!? and other water fowl. Can’t click through from search result. Previously the species comparison was excellent, now it is hidden and when you tap “show similar” the comparison no longer includes the species of interest. I used the previous version of the 2nd edition constantly in the field, it was very helpful. PLEASE CAN I HAVE IT BACK!
-- DrNick53, 2023-08-13

### *---- "Update has stopped app functioning"
Updatjng to the new Collins edition on an iPhone 12 Pro with the latest iOS, has meant the app no longer works correctly. Very disappointing.
-- nofreenicknameleft, 2023-08-08

### *---- "Latest update - can’t open bird details after search"
Search for (say) sandpiper and get results. 

Try to get into the bird details from the search selection and it won’t open

If you search for green sandpiper and it goes direct to the bird that’s working fine.
-- Kentish Lass, 2023-08-08

### *---- "Some major issues"
The search function is not fit for purpose.  Unable to click on a result to see the main entry.  Also not sure about updates in terms of species distribution. Example ruddy duck greater than 100 pairs when there are prob less than 10 left after cull.  I’m sure this will be a teething problem but needs sorting soon.
-- IGL 43, 2023-08-07

### *---- "Update removed my lists"
Like other review my lists have disappeared, no forewarning.
I do not want anther app to record my sightings ,I want my lists back and within the app.
If we can get to the moon surely this can’t be too difficult 
Very unhappy
-- Mothman12:456, 2023-08-07

### *---- "Search function now flawed"
As with others, since the update the search results will not progress to the next stage when clicked on. This is both on iphone and ipad. Clearly this update hasn’t been fully tested, something all computer science student are taught to do when developing an app.
-- Abababab123, 2023-08-07

### *---- "Update has ruined this"
Buggy as anything; clearly no effort gone into making this work despite the fact people pay for it
-- bexi h III, 2023-08-06

### *---- "The latest update is AWFUL!"
It was brilliant until this last update. Now it regularly freezes, the comparisons don’t work any more (I used to use this a lot), it won’t return to the Home Screen and it’s just awful. I’ve written to them to ask how the comparisons are supposed to work now, but nothing useful came back. Call me cynical, but I can’t help but think they’ve made it awful so you buy the next edition. 🤷‍♀️ I just use the BWP app now.
-- Ergates12345, 2023-08-05

### ***** "The best bird app just got better"
The major update - August 23 - is great. Well worth paying for. More information. Easier to use. Just amazing to have all the info you need in your pocket.
-- MI Tme, 2023-08-05

### ***-- "Some nice updates, but…"
I like the updates (Aug 23) but please bring lists back into the app. I don’t want or need another app to do this.
-- eepip, 2023-08-02

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## Collins Bird Guide In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Third edition | £7.99 |
| BTO Atlas Maps Pack | £2.49 |
| Video Library Volume 1 | £4.99 |
| Video Library Volume 2 | £4.99 |
| Video Library Volume 3 | £4.99 |
| EBBA2 Breeding Maps | £4.99 |
| Video Library | £9.99 |
| DDA Maps | £2.49 |

## Collins Bird Guide Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | France | Reference | #1 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Reference | #3 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Reference | #3 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Reference | #4 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Reference | #4 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Reference | #6 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Reference | #6 |
| Top Grossing | Sweden | Reference | #7 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Reference | #7 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Overall | #8 |
| Top Grossing | Belgium | Reference | #10 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Overall | #11 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Reference | #12 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Reference | #14 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Overall | #15 |
| Top Grossing | Denmark | Reference | #15 |
| Top Paid | Ireland | Reference | #16 |
| Top Grossing | Finland | Reference | #18 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Reference | #19 |
| Top Grossing | Romania | Reference | #20 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Reference | #22 |
| Top Grossing | Norway | Reference | #22 |
| Top Paid | Belarus | Reference | #22 |
| Top Grossing | Switzerland | Reference | #25 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Overall | #26 |
| Top Grossing | Netherlands | Reference | #26 |
| Top Paid | France | Overall | #26 |
| Top Paid | United States | Reference | #26 |
| Top Paid | Hungary | Reference | #27 |
| Top Grossing | Spain | Reference | #28 |
| Top Paid | Azerbaijan | Reference | #29 |
| Top Grossing | Austria | Reference | #32 |
| Top Paid | Kuwait | Reference | #35 |
| Top Grossing | Czechia | Reference | #35 |
| Top Grossing | Germany | Reference | #40 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Overall | #43 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Overall | #46 |
| Top Grossing | Portugal | Reference | #51 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Reference | #52 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Overall | #54 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Overall | #55 |
| Top Grossing | Russia | Reference | #57 |
| Top Grossing | France | Reference | #57 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Reference | #59 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Reference | #71 |
| Top Paid | Saudi Arabia | Reference | #71 |
| Top Grossing | Belarus | Reference | #72 |
| Top Paid | Kazakhstan | Reference | #72 |
| Top Grossing | United Kingdom | Reference | #75 |
| Top Grossing | Poland | Reference | #76 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Overall | #77 |
| Top Paid | Egypt | Reference | #80 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Overall | #81 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Reference | #93 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Overall | #99 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Reference | #118 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Reference | #145 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Reference | #148 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Reference | #168 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Reference | #179 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Overall | #196 |
| Top Paid | India | Reference | #201 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Reference | #202 |
| Top Paid | Lebanon | Reference | #209 |
| Top Paid | South Korea | Reference | #218 |
| Top Paid | Colombia | Reference | #226 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Overall | #232 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Overall | #248 |
| Top Paid | China | Reference | #250 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Reference | #251 |
| Top Paid | Pakistan | Reference | #260 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Reference | #263 |
| Top Paid | Dominican Republic | Reference | #274 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Reference | #287 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Reference | #290 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Reference | #300 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Reference | #339 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Overall | #358 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Reference | #378 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Reference | #409 |
| Top Paid | Brazil | Reference | #419 |
| Top Paid | United States | Overall | #454 |

## Collins Bird Guide Discovered Keywords
- bird call
- merlin bird app
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## Collins Bird Guide Available In
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/collins-bird-guide-rUe/germany)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/collins-bird-guide-rUe/united-kingdom)
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