Bug Journal vs InsectQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bug Journal
Document your insect discoveries with this virtual bug collection app. Capture photos, record field notes with automatic date and location data, and organize your findings. Features an interactive identification tool and educational bug information.
- Virtual bug collection
- Photo capture with notes
- Automatic date and location tagging
- Interactive bug identification tool
- Bug information lookup
- Exportable reports for school projects
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Bug Journal is a virtual bug collection. You will be able to take pictures and record field notes. Date and location are automatically stored with the photo. Sort the journal by date, name or species. Any journal entry can be exported as a printed report or air-dropped to another iPhone. Reports were made with school projects in mind! Bug Journal has an interactive identification tool built in. Simply answer a couple questions about the bug and the app will narrow down the possibilities. You will also be able to look up the various bugs for more information. If you are interested in the latest news about bugs, there are 5 news feeds you can look at.
InsectQuest
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HOW TO USE INSECTDEX: 1) Snap a photo of any insect you find 2) Get instant identification 3) Unlock a collectible card for your collection We aren't another boring identification app. We want to empower everyone to discover and learn about the incredible insect. Every discovery is an adventure, and we'll give you all the tools and information to make each one count. Each insect you identify becomes a unique collectible card with key stats and ecological information. Dive deeper to explore comprehensive details about every species you discover. Build your personal collection and track your progress as you uncover the hidden world of insects around you. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at insectdexapp@gmail.com. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bug Journal at none against InsectQuest's 4. InsectQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. InsectQuest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Bug Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bug Journal ships an update every 3 months, InsectQuest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bug Journal | InsectQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Johnson | Gabriele Saracco |
In-app purchases
Bug Journal
No in-app purchases
InsectQuest
- InsectDex Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly Super Discounted$14.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Discounted$24.991 Year
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- InsectDex Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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