# BugFinder vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BugFinder at 67% against Bug Identifier's 24%. BugFinder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). Bug Identifier's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BugFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of BugFinder's written reviews are positive against 24% of Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BugFinder ships an update every 14 months, Bug Identifier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BugFinder | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugfinder/id1179517029/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 317 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DKB Digital Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156097348) | [FAMO Connect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552437545) |

## What reviewers say

### BugFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugfinder/id1179517029)

This app helps nursery and landscape scouts identify common pests and plant damage. It offers offline access to a database with over 800 photos of 82 pest species, including management strategies. Dynamic checklists are generated based on GDD and plant phenology for quick, relevant searches.

**Highlights:** Offline pest identification, 800+ photos of 82 pest species, Detailed pest information, Management strategies, Dynamic GDD checklists, Plant phenology integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884)

Identify bugs, spiders, and insects instantly with AI. Snap a photo to get detailed information including common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, and ecological role. Save and share your discoveries.

**Highlights:** AI-powered insect identification, Identify bugs and spiders from photos, Detailed insect information, Save and share identifications, Light and dark mode, Educational insect facts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for identifying insects
- 🚀 Accurate identification in some cases
- 💡 Useful for discovering new species

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification in many cases
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with photo access
- 🤔 Inconsistent results for the same bug

**Reported bugs**

- Misidentifies common insects like spiders and beetles
- App crashes or freezes when trying to identify bugs
- Requires full photo library access instead of selected photos

**Requested features**

- Add option to save identified insects
- Improve accuracy of identification
- Reduce number of ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BugFinder free?

BugFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bug Identifier free?

Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BugFinder or Bug Identifier?

Bug Identifier is rated higher. BugFinder averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do BugFinder or Bug Identifier have ads?

Neither BugFinder nor Bug Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BugFinder or Bug Identifier?

BugFinder ships an update every 14 months, and Bug Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, BugFinder was updated on June 1, 2026 and Bug Identifier on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*