# The Waterbug App — user reviews

> 8 indexed App Store user reviews of The Waterbug App by Michael Sharman.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waterbug-app/id926215557/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waterbug-app/id926215557.md

## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Decent minus an error.

*2018-04-20, version 1.2.2*

I started this up, and the screen was upside down compared to the actual screen orientation. It’s all good minus this nib.

### 4/5 — Getting there

*2015-05-24, version 1.0.4*

The book is an absolute gem but this app is just a bit...well....buggy. 
Pictures don't fit the screen, the hand drawn pictures are cute but diminish the experience and navigation is clunky, but the detail is there if you persist. 
I'd be disappointed if I had paid something but given it costs nothing we should all be grateful for such easy access to the awesome information you will find here. 
Fantastic for the fly fisherman out there and any amateur bug enthusiast.

### 5/5 — Fly maker

*2017-08-11, version 1.2.2*

I fly fish and find your Ap a very useful way to identify what is in the water.

### 5/5 — If only all field guides were this good

*2017-08-10, version 1.2.2*

This app is a very helpful resource for the field identification of waterbugs. Great for citizen scientists, enthusiasts and freshwater ecologists in the field. There is also lots of other useful information for each Waterbug including size, habitat, movement, confused with and SIGNAL scores.
Great work!!

### 5/5 — Speedbug is a must!

*2016-12-09, version 1.2.2*

Love the simple language and illustrations. A great app for beginners and developing freshwater ecologists.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-11-18, version 1.2.2*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Oh yes!

*2016-11-18, version 1.2.2*

Now this is a great app for weekend paddles in Ye creek with the kids!

### 5/5 — Best aquatic water invertebrate app in Southern Hemisphere!

*2015-03-26, version 1.0.4*

If you live in Australia the best app for the south-east hands down. A model to be replicated everywhere.

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