# Picture Insect vs Bug Identifier

Picture Insect and Bug Identifier both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bug Identifier's. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 11) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). Bug Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Picture Insect against 4.6 for Bug Identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 44K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 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 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 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) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-finder/id6477336669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Adrian Grotek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769846014) |

## 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-insect-finder/id6477336669)

Instantly identify insects by taking a photo or uploading an image. Access a vast database with detailed information on thousands of species. Offers a user-friendly interface for quick and accurate insect recognition.

**Highlights:** Instant AI-powered insect identification, Identify from photo or camera, Extensive database of 7,000+ species, Detailed insect information, User-friendly interface, Ad-free premium experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | 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 4.6 from 11 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 9 days. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bug Identifier on September 21, 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.*