# Picture Insect vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is ads: Picture Insect at none against Bug Identifier's shown. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 31) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). Bug Identifier's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 75%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 31, 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 94% of Bug Identifier's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 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) | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-butterfly-id/id6717602998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Andrei Ivanou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591602895) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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-butterfly-id/id6717602998)

Identify any insect with a picture using a comprehensive database. Learn about their habits, habitats, and whether they are harmful. Track your discoveries on an interactive map and connect with a community of enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive insect identification by picture, Search by name and species, In-depth insect details (harmful/harmless, habits, habitat), Interactive map to track scanned insects, Regular database updates, Community sharing and connection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identification Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Insect Identification Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Identifier Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Insect Identification Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## 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 45K ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.8 from 31 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bug Identifier on October 30, 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.*