# Picture Bug: Identifier Insect — Spider & Pest ID by Photo

> Spider & Pest ID by Photo (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Rogers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-bug-identifier-insect/id6748846726 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820367145)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-bug-identifier-insect/id6748846726/reviews.md

## What is Picture Bug?

The fastest, most accurate way to identify any insect, spider, or bug from a single photo — and know instantly whether it's safe, harmless, or dangerous.

Point your camera at any bug. In 1 second, Picture Bug tells you what it is, how dangerous it is, where it lives, and what to do about it. Built for parents, gardeners, hikers, and the just-plain-curious.

 WHAT IT DOES
- Snap or upload a photo of any bug — get an ID in seconds
- 95% accuracy across 10,000+ species
- Instant safety rating: Safe, Caution, or Warning
- Expert facts: habitat, behavior, lifecycle, what it eats, what eats it
- Search any bug by name — no scan needed
- Saves every bug you find to your personal collection
- Works in light or dark mode

KNOW BEFORE IT BITES
Spiders, ticks, wasps, bedbugs, cockroaches — every result includes a clear safety level and what to do if you've been bitten. Designed by people who've panicked about a bug in the bathroom at 2am.

BUILT FOR EVERYONE WHO MEETS BUGS
- Gardeners spotting beneficial vs harmful insects
- Hikers and campers checking for ticks
- Teachers and students learning entomology
- Pest-control investigations
- Naturalists building a life list

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bug ID Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Bug ID Premium - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.4 — 2026-08-07

This version of Picture Bug includes performance improvements, with enhanced image identification for faster and more reliable results.

### 1.12.3 — 2026-05-21

This version of Picture Bug includes improved stability and smoother performance throughout the app. 
Thanks for using Picture Bug!

### 1.12.2 — 2026-01-19

This version of Bug Identifier includes:

- Updated support email address
- General stability and performance improvements

### 1.12.1 — 2026-01-13

This version of Bug Identifier includes: 

- Added appearance and size details for more accurate identification results
- General stability and performance improvements

### 1.11.1 — 2026-01-03

This version of Bug Identifier includes:


Added an image cropping feature to help improve capture accuracy
General performance and reliability improvements

## Apps similar to Picture Bug

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AI Insect Identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-insect-identifier/id6560116904) | — | Free | Education |
| [A.I.Lingo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ailingo/id6449409548) | — | Free | Education |
| [Bug Identifier - Insect AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-ai/id6748069027) | — | Free | Education |
| [Bug Identifier ° BugSpot AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugspot-ai/id6748925225) | — | Free | Education |

## More apps by Benjamin Rogers

- [Tally Counter: Clicker & Track](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker-and-track/id6747245797)
- [Snake Identifier: Scan & ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-identifier-scan-and-id/id6751256259)
- [Listr: Shared List](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listr-shared-list/id6757772562)

All apps by Benjamin Rogers: https://appshunter.io/developer/1820367145

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