# Picture Insect vs Fish Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Insect at 76% against Fish Identifier's 0%. Picture Insect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45K vs 11). Fish Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Fish Identifier sells 5 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 11, 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 0% of Fish Identifier's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Fish Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Fish Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-identifier-96-accurate/id6745837821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Nuclear Cyborg Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/910010732) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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 (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


### Fish Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-identifier-96-accurate/id6745837821)

Identify fish species from photos with high accuracy. Access detailed information on over 600 species, including scientific data, fishing tips, and conservation status. Log your catches in a personal photo book.

**Highlights:** AI photo fish identification, 600+ species database, Detailed fish information, Fishing tips and records, Personal catch logbook, Scientific and common names

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access - 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full access - 3 months | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access - 6 months | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Full access  - 1 year | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Fish Identifier free?

Fish Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Fish Identifier?

Picture Insect is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Fish Identifier averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Fish Identifier have ads?

Fish Identifier shows ads; Picture Insect does not.

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

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fish Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fish Identifier on October 17, 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.*