# Bug Identifier & Insect: Buggy — Spider Finder & Bite Scanner

> Spider Finder & Bite Scanner (iPhone/iPad app by Alec Bogdan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-and-insect-buggy/id6793136198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alec Bogdan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579283280)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-and-insect-buggy/id6793136198/reviews.md

## What is Bug Identifier & Insect?

What bug is that — and does it bite? Point your camera at anything with six legs and know in seconds.

Buggy identifies insects, spiders and household pests from a single photo, then answers the question you actually care about: is it harmless, does it sting, is it venomous, or is it eating your house?

IDENTIFY ANY BUG
• Snap a photo of any insect or spider (or pick one from your library)
• Get the species, the scientific name and the group it belongs to
• A clear safety verdict on every scan: Harmless, Stings, Venomous or Pest
• Practical advice — treat the sting, remove the pest, or leave the pollinator alone
• Lookalikes named for you: the hoverfly that isn't a wasp, the house spider that isn't a recluse

WHAT BIT ME?
• Start from the mark, not the bug — tag what your bite looks and feels like
• Itchy welt overnight? Cluster in a line? Blister? Each tag narrows the list
• See which species leave that mark, and the signs that mean call a doctor

SPECIES WORLD MAP
• Every species in the guide plotted on a world map
• Filter by harmless, stings, or what's flying right now
• Season windows follow your hemisphere, so spring means spring where you are
• Plus: find the parks and gardens near you worth exploring

FIELD GUIDE & ALMANAC
• 30 species with full profiles: size, habitat, diet, range and fun facts
• Life cycle timelines — egg to larva to pupa to adult, stage by stage
• Sting pain ratings for the species that can actually hurt you
• Eight illustrated guides: bee or wasp or hoverfly, pantry moths, clothes moths, house spiders, fireflies, bug-watching with kids

HOUSEHOLD PESTS
• Four shelves: pantry and stored food, wood and structure, fabric and carpet, kitchen and bath
• Know what you're dealing with before you buy a spray

FIELD LOG
• Every scan saved with its photo, date and place
• Add your own sightings and notes
• Watch your species count grow

WHAT YOU GET
Every day you get one identification at no charge, and it is the whole answer: the species, the scientific name and the safety verdict — harmless, stings, venomous or pest — with the practical advice that goes with it. That verdict is never withheld. Buggy Plus unlocks unlimited identifications, the full species guide and its eight illustrated articles, the look-alike comparisons, the species world map, your field log, and the parks and gardens layer. Plus costs $9.99 per week, with a lower price for the first week, or $39.99 per year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Note: identifications and danger notes are AI-generated guidance, not medical advice. If a bite or sting brings swelling, breathing trouble or a spreading rash, call a doctor — don't wait on an app.

Terms of Use: https://identifier-proxy.vercel.app/insect/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://identifier-proxy.vercel.app/insect/privacy/

Scan the bug on your wall — and finally know whether to worry.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Buggy Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-17

Faster, lighter scans that answer sooner.
A new weekly plan that starts at a lower price for the first week.
Small fixes and polish.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-12

No release notes.

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