# Picture Insect vs Plant Identifier

The clearest difference is ads: Picture Insect at none against Plant Identifier's shown. Picture Insect also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 46%) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). Plant Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Insect sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Plant Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Insect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 46% of Plant Identifier's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Plant Identifier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Plant Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183708672) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #92 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


### Plant Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-identifier-leafsnap/id1487972880)

Instantly identify thousands of plants, flowers, fruits, and trees by taking a photo. Get detailed information, care reminders, and even diagnose plant diseases. Explore a vast, ever-growing plant database and track your collection.

**Highlights:** Instant plant identification, Plant care reminders, Plant disease diagnosis, Mushroom identification, Insect identification, Massive plant database, Plant journal and growth tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafSnap Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LeafSnap Premium 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| LeafSnap Premium 6 months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| LeafSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| LeafSnap Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate plant identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying unknown plants
- 📚 Provides useful plant information
- 🌱 Useful for gardeners and plant enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent or inaccurate plant identification
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view plant details
- Unable to access photo gallery to identify plants
- Ads cannot be closed or dismissed

**Requested features**

- Add more plant species to the database
- Provide plant care instructions and growing tips
- Allow saving and organizing plant photos
- Improve search and filtering options
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Plant Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Plant Identifier?

Picture Insect is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Plant Identifier averages 4.5 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Plant Identifier have ads?

Plant Identifier shows ads; Picture Insect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Insect or Plant Identifier?

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plant Identifier every 2 weeks. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 8, 2026 and Plant Identifier on November 7, 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.*