# Dog Scanner vs Picture Insect

The clearest difference is ads: Picture Insect at none against Dog Scanner's shown. Picture Insect also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Picture Insect sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dog Scanner against 4.6 for Picture Insect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Dog Scanner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Picture Insect's.

Dog Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Picture Insect every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Scanner | Picture Insect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158/reviews) | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#97** |
| Size | 165 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siwalu Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447489157) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-scanner/id1447489158)

Instantly identify dog breeds by taking a photo, recording a video, or uploading an image. The app also recognizes mixed breeds and can even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble. Join a community to share results and participate in gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Identify dog breeds from photos, Recognize mixed breeds, Human resemblance to dog breeds, Community social feed, Gamified challenges and rankings, Access comprehensive breed database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Dog Scanner Premium | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate breed identification
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Ability to scan multiple photos
- 👍 Useful for rescue dogs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate breed identification
- 🔍 Issues with specific breeds not in the database
- 🔍 Inconsistent results across multiple scans
- 🔍 Inability to provide feedback on incorrect results
- 💰 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after displaying results
- Freezing and loading issues
- Inability to post or interact with the community

**Requested features**

- Option to suggest breeds not in the database
- Ability to filter results by region/location
- Improved social features with moderation
- Video upload and analysis capabilities


### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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 (8)**

| 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 |

**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 Dog Scanner free?

Dog Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dog Scanner or Picture Insect?

Picture Insect is rated higher. Dog Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Picture Insect averages 4.6 from 45K ratings.

### Do Dog Scanner or Picture Insect have ads?

Dog Scanner shows ads; Picture Insect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Scanner or Picture Insect?

Dog Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Picture Insect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dog Scanner was updated on November 11, 2026 and Picture Insect on November 11, 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.*