# Antkey Mobile vs Bug ID

Antkey Mobile and Bug ID both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Antkey Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Bug ID's. Antkey Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). Bug ID's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (814 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Antkey Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Antkey Mobile against 4.0 for Bug ID. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug ID has 814 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Antkey Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Bug ID's.

Antkey Mobile ships an update every 27 months, Bug ID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Antkey Mobile | Bug ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antkey-mobile/id1274800204/reviews) | [4.0 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-id-insect-identifier/id6499542846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **814** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Department of Agriculture-APHIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/511305053) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## 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


### Bug ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-id-insect-identifier/id6499542846)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, butterflies, and slugs by taking a picture. Access detailed information about each species, track your discoveries, and organize them into custom collections. Become an entomology expert with this comprehensive guide.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification via photo, Detailed insect profiles, Pest control and prevention tips, Track and save insect finds, Customizable insect collections, AI-powered bug finder

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate identification
- 🔍 Detailed insect information
- 💡 Helpful for students and nature enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📷 Struggles with blurry/small images

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent identification results
- Deleting photos after closing the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Zoom functionality for small insects
- Ability to provide additional details about insects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Antkey Mobile free?

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

### Is Bug ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Antkey Mobile or Bug ID?

Antkey Mobile and Bug ID are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 814 ratings respectively.

### Do Antkey Mobile or Bug ID have ads?

Neither Antkey Mobile nor Bug ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Antkey Mobile or Bug ID?

Antkey Mobile ships an update every 27 months, and Bug ID every 5 weeks. Most recently, Antkey Mobile was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bug ID on October 16, 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.*