# Picture Insect vs Nest Identifier

Picture Insect and Nest Identifier both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nest Identifier's. Picture Insect also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 11) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Nest Identifier sells 2 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 4.5 for Nest Identifier. 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 are what separate them: 75% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nest Identifier's.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Nest Identifier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Nest Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-identifier/id6751761390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 2 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) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Insect

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### Nest Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-identifier/id6751761390)

Identify animal nests from a photo using AI. Get likely matches, species, habitat clues, and nest characteristics. Save your discoveries in a personal history for wildlife enthusiasts and nature explorers.

**Highlights:** Identify nests from photos, AI analysis of structure and materials, Confidence indicators for matches, Species and habitat clues, Personal discovery history, Subscription for unlimited identifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Nest Identifier free?

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

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

Picture Insect is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Nest Identifier averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Picture Insect nor Nest Identifier shows ads.

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

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nest Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nest Identifier on November 3, 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.*