Comparison

TBScan vs Insect Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TBScan

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access

About

Insect Identifier

Instantly identify insects using your phone's camera. Get detailed information on common and scientific names, classification, life cycle, and more. Save your discoveries and share them with friends, even offline.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification
  • Detailed insect information
  • Offline functionality
  • Personal collection space
  • Share identifications
  • Species classification
Features
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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/

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
Insect Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TBScan at 84% against Insect Identifier's 23%. TBScan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Insect Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (691 vs 222). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Insect Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 691 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of TBScan's written reviews are positive against 23% of Insect Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, Insect Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TBScan versus Insect Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScanInsect Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (222 ratings) — better4.6 (691 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings222691 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischLe Giang Nam

Customer experience

TBScan

All ratings222 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.1%

Insect Identifier

All ratings691 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative73.1%

Bugs and requests

TBScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Insect Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during onboarding process
  • Unable to upload photos in some cases
  • Incorrect insect identification

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include spider identification
  • Expand coverage to global insect species
  • Improve accuracy through machine learning

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Insect Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Insect Identifier+3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Insect Identifier+$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Insect Identifier+ Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TBScan or Insect Identifier?
TBScan is rated higher. TBScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Insect Identifier averages 4.6 from 691 ratings.
Do TBScan or Insect Identifier have ads?
Neither TBScan nor Insect Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or Insect Identifier?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and Insect Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, TBScan was updated on September 9, 2026 and Insect Identifier on September 24, 2026.

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