# Picture Insect vs Spider Identifier Bug Finder

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Insect at 4.6 against Spider Identifier Bug Finder's 3.9. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 88) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Spider Identifier Bug Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Insect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 88, 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 69% of Spider Identifier Bug Finder's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Spider Identifier Bug Finder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Spider Identifier Bug Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** | [3.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-identifier-bug-finder/id1636835153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 80 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) | [Pham Thi Huyen Trang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636835155) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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


### Spider Identifier Bug Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-identifier-bug-finder/id1636835153)

Identify unknown insects and spiders by simply taking a photo. This app uses machine learning trained by professionals to provide accurate taxonomic information and detailed insights into insect characteristics, evolution, and species.

**Highlights:** Identify insects from photos or camera, Machine learning-based identification, Detailed insect taxonomy, In-depth learning resources, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sale Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurate spider identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for learning
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🚀 Quick identification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive/Paywall
- 😩 Inaccurate identification
- 🎶 Annoying music
- ❌ No description provided
- 🔗 Wikipedia link not working

**Reported bugs**

- App locks behind paywall
- Results are not accurate
- App doesn't identify bugs
- Wikipedia link doesn't work
- Photo/gallery function is backwards

**Requested features**

- Provide descriptions of spiders (venomous, aggressive, habitat, etc.)
- Allow users to disable in-app music
- Improve photo/gallery function usability
- Offer more information beyond just the scientific name


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Spider Identifier Bug Finder free?

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

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

Picture Insect is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Spider Identifier Bug Finder averages 3.9 from 88 ratings.

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

Neither Picture Insect nor Spider Identifier Bug Finder shows ads.

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

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spider Identifier Bug Finder every 3 months. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 8, 2026 and Spider Identifier Bug Finder on November 3, 2026.

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