# Picture Insect vs Bug Identifier+

The clearest difference is rating: Picture Insect at 4.6 against Bug Identifier+'s 4.1. Picture Insect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 $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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 44K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bug Identifier+'s.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 19, 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)** | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 11 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) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Education, #135 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-plus/id6451086749)

Instantly identify insects and spiders with advanced image recognition. Access an extensive database for detailed information and track your discoveries with a history feature. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for an engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Instant insect and spider identification, Extensive species database, Identification history log, User-friendly interface, Offline identification capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $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+?

Picture Insect is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Bug Identifier+ averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

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

Bug Identifier+ shows ads; Picture Insect does not.

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

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bug Identifier+ every 3 months. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bug Identifier+ on August 19, 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.*