# Picture Insect vs Wiggly Tooth

The clearest difference is price: Picture Insect at Free against Wiggly Tooth's $1.99. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 8) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Wiggly Tooth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Picture Insect is free to download; Wiggly Tooth costs $1.99 up front. Picture Insect sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Wiggly Tooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wiggly Tooth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Wiggly Tooth's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Wiggly Tooth every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Wiggly Tooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggly-tooth/id1540483225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Madeleine Editions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526050934) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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


### Wiggly Tooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggly-tooth/id1540483225)

This award-winning digital picture book explores beloved traditions across continents, designed for children with diverse cultural backgrounds. It offers an immersive story experience that fosters an appreciation for languages and the creative arts.

**Highlights:** Explores traditions on different continents, Aimed at multicultural children, Award-winning digital picture book, Features original music and illustrations, Promotes language and arts appreciation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Wiggly Tooth free?

Wiggly Tooth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Wiggly Tooth?

Wiggly Tooth is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Wiggly Tooth averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Wiggly Tooth have ads?

Neither Picture Insect nor Wiggly Tooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Insect or Wiggly Tooth?

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wiggly Tooth every 8 days. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 12, 2026 and Wiggly Tooth on November 3, 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.*