4 alternativesMerlin Bird ID: Free
The best Merlin Bird ID alternatives
For most people the best alternative to Merlin Bird ID is Anki, and the best free one is Sky Guide.
AnkiPick it if you're studying for an exam and will build your own flashcard decks to remember thousands of facts.Free, open sourceCompare at a glance
Merlin Bird ID is highlighted, so you can see what you give up and what you gain.
| App | Price | How you pay | Mac | iPhone | iPad | Watch | App Store | Developer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merlin Bird ID | Free | Free | 4.9 | ||||||
| Anki | Free, open source | Free | 4 | ||||||
 Sky Guide | Free to start | Free, with paid upgrades | 4.8 | ||||||
 Duolingo | Free to start | Free, with paid upgrades | 4.7 | ||||||
 LookUp | Free to start | Free, with paid upgrades | 4.7 |
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The alternatives, in order
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Pick it if you're studying for an exam and will build your own flashcard decks to remember thousands of facts.
Spaced-repetition flashcards that are free on the Mac, work offline and handle decks of 100,000+ cards.
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Pick this if you get clear night skies and want every star, planet and satellite named.
Point your iPhone at the night sky and it names every star, planet and satellite, free and offline.
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Pick this if you're starting a new language and need a daily streak to keep you practicing.
Free, bite-size lessons in 40+ languages, plus math and chess, with a streak that keeps beginners coming back.
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Pick it if you are building your English vocabulary for an exam or for work and want new words to stick.
Oxford definitions plus an illustrated word a day and spaced repetition quizzes that make new words stick.
When Merlin Bird ID is still the right pick
You hear birds outside every morning and want their names, with zero birding experience.