# Picture Insect vs Identify Bugs

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Picture Insect at 44K against Identify Bugs's 6. Picture Insect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). Identify Bugs's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, 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 Identify Bugs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Identify Bugs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 44K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Identify Bugs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Identify Bugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-bugs-insective/id6747745641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Gareth Harte](https://appshunter.io/developer/981240378) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Education, #150 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


### Identify Bugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-bugs-insective/id6747745641)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and other creepy crawlies by simply snapping a photo. Get detailed information, save your discoveries, and share your findings with others. Perfect for gardeners, parents, and anyone curious about the bugs around them.

**Highlights:** Instant AI insect identification, Detailed bug information, Personal bug collection, Location tracking for discoveries, Easy sharing of findings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Identify Bugs free?

Identify Bugs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Identify Bugs?

Identify Bugs is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Identify Bugs averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Identify Bugs have ads?

Neither Picture Insect nor Identify Bugs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Insect or Identify Bugs?

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Identify Bugs every 3 months. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on October 17, 2026 and Identify Bugs on October 13, 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.*