# Picture Insect vs Sporting Collective

The clearest difference is rating: Sporting Collective at 5.0 against Picture Insect's 4.6. Sporting Collective also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Picture Insect's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 50) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Sporting Collective sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sporting Collective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 44K ratings behind it against 50, 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 100% of Sporting Collective's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Sporting Collective monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Sporting Collective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews) | **[5.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporting-collective/id6743857720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#44** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Sporting Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804937043) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Education, #134 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


### Sporting Collective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporting-collective/id6743857720)

This app offers on-demand training and instructional videos to improve sporting clays and wingshooting skills. It provides tools for faster improvement and sharper shooting, accessible anytime and anywhere. It's designed as a path to mastery in the sport.

**Highlights:** On-demand training, Precision how-to videos, Skill improvement tools, Anytime, anywhere access, Mastery path

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Sporting Collective free?

Sporting Collective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Sporting Collective?

Sporting Collective is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Sporting Collective averages 5.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Sporting Collective have ads?

Neither Picture Insect nor Sporting Collective shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Insect or Sporting Collective?

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sporting Collective monthly. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sporting Collective on September 9, 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.*