How to cancel Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds and get your money back
Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds is a Education app by Buddy Bird Inc. Canceling and getting refunded are two separate things — most people do the first and assume the second happens automatically. It doesn't.
Based on 100 of the most recent public App Store reviews, sampled September 2026.
Step 1 — Stop the next charge
- On iPhone or iPad: Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions.
- Select Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds → Cancel Subscription.
- Check that it now says Expires and not Renews. If it still says Renews, it is not canceled.
Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. This is the single most common reason people keep getting charged.
Step 2 — Ask Apple for the charge back
Answer these and you'll get the exact wording to paste into Apple's form. Nothing is sent anywhere — it's generated in your browser.
You're not the only one
Recent 1–2★ reviews of Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds on the App Store, about billing:
Bird Buddy sells a $239.99 smart bird feeder. The app sends a notification saying a family member has requested livestream access, with an “Approve access” button. Tapping Approve does not grant access — it opens a subscription paywall for $98.99/year. Nothing before the tap indicates the feature is paid. The flow is designed so a family member makes the request and the buyer only discovers the cost after attempting …
I used to love my Bird Buddy, it was fun and I loved seeing the various visitors. But after a few updates many standard features (such as auto identifying) are now blocked and hidden behind costly subscriptions. We used to be able to ignore certain visitors but now you can’t do that unless you pay an exorbitant subscription after already paying a ton for the feeder itself. I didn’t mind the premium on the feeder sinc…
I loved my BirdBuddy in the beginning, however, core features such as automatic bird ID are now behind a paywall. After paying $200+ for a bird feeder, I have no interest in paying extra for a subscription. I used to love getting notifications letting me know who was at the feeder. Now I just get generic notifications with additional steps to see which species are there. I rarely even check the app anymore. The downg…
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Questions
Can I get a refund after I already canceled Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds?
Yes. Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge that already went through. You request that separately at reportaproblem.apple.com, and "I was charged after I canceled the subscription" is the reason to select.
How long do I have to ask for a refund?
Apple generally expects refund requests within 90 days of the charge. Ask as soon as you notice it — requests on recent charges are approved more often.
Apple declined my request. Is that the end?
No. A first decline is common and is often automated. You can submit the request again with more specific facts and ask for review by a senior advisor. If it is declined again, you can dispute the charge with your card issuer.
Will I lose access to Birdbuddy: ID & Collect Birds if I cancel?
You keep access until the end of the period you already paid for. Canceling only stops the next renewal.