Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

Spider & Pest Identification

45K ratings
1363 reviews
#61 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free
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Released
May 14, 2019
Updated
January 15, 2026

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Instantly identify thousands of insect species using AI by simply taking a photo. Access a comprehensive encyclopedia of insects, learn about hazardous bites, and get pest control tips. Record your findings and share them with a community of enthusiasts.

✓AI insect identification
✓4,000+ species recognition
✓Insect encyclopedia
✓Hazardous bite information
✓Pest detection and control
✓Observation recording
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What's New in Picture Insect

2.21.1

January 15, 2026

A few minor bugs have been fixed for smoother user experience.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Picture Insect Premium

4000+ species - Unlimited IDs, toxicity ID

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 61-1

Education

This app dropped -1 position in Education chart.

Last updated on November 2, 2026.

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User reviews

This app sucks

I mainly wanted it to identify the bug bites I’m getting and I don’t feel like I’m getting great info.

Australian insects too

This is a terrible app if you live outside the USA. I had some local Australian ants identified incorrectly five times. As soon as I looked on another app it IDed them instantly.
If you intend this for US/North American insects only, that should be plainly stated.

Great app!!

I’ve been a bug enthusiast for quite a while now and I always want to know more about the bugs I find so getting this app was amazing, it’s quite accurate with it’s species identification and I’ve only had to correct the species very few times. If you like learning more about insects I definitely recommend this app it helps with species identification and it gives you specific information on the insects once they’ve identified them. 10/10
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Immediately charged me before 7 days free trial.

I downloaded app that was supposed to be free for 7 days. The moment I opened the app they charged me, when it should have in 7 days. Now waiting for them to remove the charge, as immediately cancelled. Messed up, dishonest way to do business period. Don’t deserve one star.

Bad reviews

If we don’t have the money we should still be able to see what affects there are

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Subscription issues (unable to cancel, unexpected charges)

Bug

App crashes or freezes on some devices

Bug

Inaccurate identifications for certain insects

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add option to report incorrect identifications

Feature

Provide more detailed information on insects (toxicity, behavior, etc.)

Feature

Improve camera integration and photo quality requirements

Feature

Implement regional/location-based identification

Feature

Allow users to contribute/add new insect data

Feature

FAQ

What does the Picture Insect app do?

The Picture Insect app uses AI technology to identify insects and pests from photos. It provides detailed information about over 4,000 species, including their names, characteristics, and high-definition images. The app also offers resources on insect bites and pest control tips.

How accurate is the insect identification?

The app boasts fast and accurate insect identification powered by AI photo recognition technology. It can identify butterflies, moths, and spiders with incredible accuracy, recognizing over 4,000 species.

Is Picture Insect free to use?

The app offers a free version with core identification features. However, there is a premium subscription available for unlimited identifications, direct answers from entomologists, more detailed insect study resources, and an ad-free experience with no watermarks.

What kind of information can I find in the insect encyclopedia?

The insect encyclopedia provides a comprehensive collection of information for each identified species. This includes names, high-definition images, frequently asked questions about the insect, its characteristics, and other relevant details, serving as a digital guidebook.

Can this app help with pest problems?

Yes, the app includes a pest detection feature. You can scan a bug to determine if it is a pest and then access helpful information, detection methods, and control hacks to manage infestations in your home or garden.