Firefinch
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About this app
Firefinch is a beautifully designed, fun and easy-to-use birding app that will ignite an appreciation of birds and a celebration of the wild landscapes of Southern Africa. Explore illustrations, photos, sounds, maps, seasonal stats and helpful tips for almost 1000 bird species. And stay up to date with regular articles by expert birders, birding hotspot write-ups and info on the latest sightings and birding events. Join author and artist Faansie Peacock and the Firefinch community and embark on your birding adventure...whether you’re a fledgling or top twitcher.
A beautiful and easy-to-use birding app full of Facts, Fun and Feathers!
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103 reviews
Alida Ungerer
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July 30, 2026
Excellent service! I received help immediately, and the support team was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. The app is well designed, easy to use, and performs exceptionally well. The whole process was quick and hassle-free. I really appreciate the outstanding service and highly recommend Firefinch Bird App!
2 people found this review helpful
Firefinch
July 30, 2026
Thank you Alida for the review! We really appreciate it and glad we could help you out.
Jared Beukes
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August 5, 2026
I've been using Firefinch for over 2 years, and really enjoy it. It's the only ID app I use out in the field. The game in the app has been especially useful for learning bird calls, which I have tested myself on in the field.
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Firefinch
August 5, 2026
Thanks Jared!
I’m very happy to hear that you’re enjoying the Whistlr feature. It’s one of my favourites too and I thoroughly enjoyed making it so it’s great to hear that people are using it and getting value from it. Please reach out anytime with feedback on apps@plofskaap.co.za
Fransie O'Brien
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July 16, 2026
I've used this App for 2 years & have become very reliant on it. Very quick to get to info. Works perfectly in the bush when I most frequently need info. The Team is very quick to respond with technical support. Thanks guys!!
Firefinch
July 16, 2026
Such a pleasure Fransie! It’s lovely to know that you are enjoying the app and have for so long!
What’s new
NEW
• Shared lists now open properly — preview the sightings, species and map before saving
• Tablets use the full screen, with a two-pane view for Lists
FIXED
• A new account's first sighting is no longer lost
• Whistlr: stats panel stays on screen, timer stops at game over
• Custom quiz leaderboards keep your best shared score
• Location filter no longer resets your zoom
• Better dark mode contrast
• Shared lists now open properly — preview the sightings, species and map before saving
• Tablets use the full screen, with a two-pane view for Lists
FIXED
• A new account's first sighting is no longer lost
• Whistlr: stats panel stays on screen, timer stops at game over
• Custom quiz leaderboards keep your best shared score
• Location filter no longer resets your zoom
• Better dark mode contrast
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About the developer
PLOFSKAAP (PTY) LTD
apps@plofskaap.co.za
281 ALPINE WAY
MENLO PARK
0081
South Africa
+27 83 948 2994
