# Picture Insect vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Insect at 75% against Bug Identifier's 27%. Picture Insect also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (45K vs 169). On price, update cadence, 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 Bug Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 169, 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 27% of Bug Identifier's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** | [4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-spider/id6476772466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Palina Baltsevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721441291) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-spider/id6476772466)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and pests using AI by snapping a photo. Get detailed information, learn about dangerous species, and find practical pest control tips. Build a personal collection of your discoveries.

**Highlights:** AI-powered insect identification, Identify over 5,000 species, Detailed insect database, Information on dangerous bites, Pest analysis and control tips, Personal collection of identified species

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bug Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bug Identifier Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Bug Identifier 3-Month | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Welcome One-Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Bug Identifier Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Bug Identifier Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Bug Identifier Premium | $39.99 | 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 45K ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 169 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 monthly. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bug Identifier on November 4, 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.*