# Antkey Mobile vs Picture Insect

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Insect at 4.6 against Antkey Mobile's 4.0. Picture Insect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 1). Antkey Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Insect sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Antkey Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Picture Insect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Antkey Mobile's written reviews are positive against 76% of Picture Insect's.

Antkey Mobile ships an update every 27 months, Picture Insect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Antkey Mobile | Picture Insect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antkey-mobile/id1274800204/reviews) | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 100 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Department of Agriculture-APHIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/511305053) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### Antkey Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antkey-mobile/id1274800204)

This application aids in the identification of invasive, introduced, and commonly intercepted ant species worldwide. It utilizes a 'Find Best' function to assist users in identifying ants, drawing from a comprehensive community resource.

**Highlights:** Invasive ant species identification, Introduced ant species identification, Commonly intercepted ant species identification, Global ant species database, Find Best identification function, Community resource

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Picture Insect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** AI insect identification, 4,000+ species recognition, Insect encyclopedia, Hazardous bite information, Pest detection and control, Observation recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture Insect Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Picture Insect Month Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Picture Insect Quarter Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Picture Insect Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Picture Insect Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Picture Insect Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock an eBook | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate identification
- 🔍 Helpful information provided
- 📚 Great for learning about insects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤖 Useful AI assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy
- ℹ️ Lacking detailed information on some insects
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- 🤔 Unclear subscription process
- 🔍 Struggles with certain photos/backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, unexpected charges)
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inaccurate identifications for certain insects

**Requested features**

- Add option to report incorrect identifications
- Provide more detailed information on insects (toxicity, behavior, etc.)
- Improve camera integration and photo quality requirements
- Implement regional/location-based identification
- Allow users to contribute/add new insect data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Antkey Mobile free?

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

### Is Picture Insect free?

Picture Insect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Antkey Mobile or Picture Insect?

Picture Insect is rated higher. Antkey Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Picture Insect averages 4.6 from 45K ratings.

### Do Antkey Mobile or Picture Insect have ads?

Neither Antkey Mobile nor Picture Insect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Antkey Mobile or Picture Insect?

Antkey Mobile ships an update every 27 months, and Picture Insect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Antkey Mobile was updated on October 6, 2026 and Picture Insect on October 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.*