# Insect Identifier — Insect Bug Identifier

> Mobile application for instant insect identification and information. (iPhone/iPad app by Le Giang Nam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier/id1588693427 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Le Giang Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588693429)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 691 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 373 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier/id1588693427/reviews.md

## What is Insect Identifier?

Insect Identifier can help you instantly identify any insect with your phone.

Just take a shot and get high accuracy result with detailed informations like:
Common name
Scientific name
Species classification
Life cycle
Predators
Behavior
Population
… and many more

And if you are going on a trip without Wifi? Don't worry, this app still works even without internet connection.

Keep track of your identifications with a beautiful collection space. You can share any of your insect id with your friends.

Insect Identifier+
• You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app and remove ads.

All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
https://rockybrain.com/terms/
https://rockybrain.com/policy/

## Key features

- Instant insect identification
- Detailed insect information
- Offline functionality
- Personal collection space
- Share identifications
- Species classification

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identifier+ | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Identifier+ | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identifier+ Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Insect Identifier?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Accurate insect identification
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💯 Helpful for gardeners and nature enthusiasts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent misidentifications
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free usage
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🌍 Biased towards North American species

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes during onboarding process
- Unable to upload photos in some cases
- Incorrect insect identification

**Most requested features**

- Include spider identification
- Expand coverage to global insect species
- Improve accuracy through machine learning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier/id1588693427/reviews.md

### 2/5 — NOT FREE

*2026-04-30*

apps that charge for subscription should not be categorized as free

i tested one photo of a bee, which was an easy identification. the app got it right. i wanted to identify an unknown insect. the app said it wasn’t sure. i chose to continue with its best guess — immediately asked for money.

### 1/5 — Faux gratuit

*2025-10-19*

Annoncée comme totalement  comme sur iphoneaddict cela l’est effectivement … que 3 jours. On nous prends pour des imbeciles.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2025-06-25*

Not impressed, so where is the icon/tab or what ever Settings, can’t find it anywhere 🤨

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-06-25*

I’m trying to install the app and use the AppAdvice lifetime offer. The app is freezing at the initial onboarding where it forces you to take a pic (of an insect) to proceed.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2025-03-14*

This app simply does not work.  It is unable to work with the IPhone 16 pro cameras for close up shots.  It also gives multiple wrong “guesses” for the same bug.  Garbage.

**Developer response:** Hello, if possible can you share more details to our email rockybrainllc@gmail.com so we can improve our app? Thank you!

### 1/5 — Poor app

*2025-01-23, version 1.3.11*

This app does not identify small bugs dont waste your time

### 5/5 — Certainly Not Reliable!!

*2024-10-09*

Not even close, after multiple tries it identified nothing! Just for fun it identified a photo of my grand son as a Picasso Bug!!!
Cancelling my subscription after 5 minutes into my 3 day trial!!!!

**Developer response:** Hello, if possible can you share the photo of the species you tried to identify with us to our email rockybrainllc@gmail.com so we can improve our app? Thank you!

### 2/5 — Why do you have to buy to identify insects?

*2024-10-06, version 1.3.10*

But I like it

### 1/5 — FYI: This app DOESN’T identify spiders (and also doesn’t work on insects)

*2024-10-02*

I agree with most others who say it doesn’t work in insects. I tried several different insects and it didn’t make one correct identification, even after 3 attempts. 

And as an aside, I know spiders are arachnids, but as an app user/app purchaser, if you’re trying to quickly figure out what kind of little “bug-like” creature you have in front of you, especially when you don’t know if it’s dangerous or not, various spiders should be included. This last piece is completely my personal opinion, and any developer can choose to make their app how they want it but I wished I would’ve made the distinction before I downloaded this app.

Dang it, now I lost the  spider I was trying to identify (before I started writing this review) and don’t know where he went!!

**Developer response:** Hello, the app can now identify spiders! Please update and try again.

### 5/5 — Bug identifier

*2024-09-23*

Super great app!  Not needed very much so subscriptions are not something I would  purchase but on the rare occasion that bug identifying is needed this is a great resource.
Thank you for not charging for this helpful service .
Senior on fixed low income and this free app is wonderful!!

## Frequently asked questions about Insect Identifier

### What does the Insect Identifier app do?

Insect Identifier allows you to instantly identify any insect by simply taking a photo with your phone. It provides detailed information about the insect, including its common and scientific names, classification, life cycle, predators, and behavior.

### Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, the app works even without an internet connection, making it ideal for use on trips where Wi-Fi may not be available. You can still identify insects and access saved information offline.

### How can I keep track of the insects I identify?

The app features a beautiful collection space where you can keep track of all your insect identifications. You can also share any of your identified insects with your friends directly from the app.

### Is the Insect Identifier app free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. You can use its core identification features, but for unlimited access to all features and to remove ads, there is an option to subscribe.

### What kind of information does the app provide about insects?

Beyond just identification, the app offers detailed information such as the insect's common name, scientific name, species classification, life cycle, known predators, typical behavior, and population insights.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.6 — 2026-03-14

Bug fixes

### 2.3.5 — 2026-03-04

Improvements & bug fixes

### 2.3.4 — 2025-07-08

Improvements & bug fixes

### 2.3.3 — 2025-06-25

Improvements & bug fixes

### 2.3.2 — 2025-06-12

Improvements & bug fixes

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