# Picture Insect vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Insect at 76% against Bug Identifier's 0%. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). Bug Identifier's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Insect sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 44K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectspider/id1583757818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Mobime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502822219) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Education, #121 Top Free · 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


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectspider/id1583757818)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and bugs from your photos or camera. Get detailed descriptions and save your favorite discoveries. Explore the insect world anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification via camera, Identify from existing images, Detailed species descriptions, Save favorite insects, Extensive insect information database, High accuracy identification

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identification - BUG ID | $9.99 | per month |
| Bug identifier - Half | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Bug Identifier - Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

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

Bug Identifier is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Picture Insect nor Bug Identifier shows ads.

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

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bug Identifier every 10 days. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bug Identifier on August 22, 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.*