# Picture Insect vs Tree Identification

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Insect at 76% against Tree Identification's 0%. Picture Insect also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (45K vs 1). Tree Identification's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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 Tree Identification sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tree Identification holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Insect has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Picture Insect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tree Identification's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, Tree Identification every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Insect | Tree Identification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identification-my-treeid/id6754916743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Kaan Yildiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473960483) |

## 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 (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


### Tree Identification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-identification-my-treeid/id6754916743)

Instantly identify trees with AI by snapping a photo. Track your discoveries, learn about species, and monitor tree health. Features include a field journal, seasonal reminders, and a discovery map.

**Highlights:** Instant AI tree identification, Detailed species profiles, Personalized field journal, Tree health and disease detection, Seasonal care reminders, Interactive discovery map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TreeID Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TreeID Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Insect free?

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

### Is Tree Identification free?

Tree Identification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Insect or Tree Identification?

Tree Identification is rated higher. Picture Insect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Tree Identification averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Picture Insect or Tree Identification have ads?

Neither Picture Insect nor Tree Identification shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Insect or Tree Identification?

Picture Insect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tree Identification every 6 weeks. Most recently, Picture Insect was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tree Identification on October 24, 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.*