# Insect identifier by photo vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 4.3 against Insect identifier by photo's 1.6. Bug Identifier also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 124) and review sentiment (24% vs 10%). Insect identifier by photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Insect identifier by photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 4.1K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Insect identifier by photo's written reviews are positive against 24% of Bug Identifier's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect identifier by photo | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-by-photo/id1471083504/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **24.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 70 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shahzad Qureshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258137713) | [FAMO Connect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552437545) |

## What reviewers say

### Insect identifier by photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-by-photo/id1471083504)

Identify insects, spiders, beetles, or butterflies instantly by taking or uploading a photo. Get detailed information and connect with a community of enthusiasts to share observations and learn more about the insect world.

**Highlights:** Instant photo identification, Access insect information, Community sharing and feedback, User profiles and observation history, Search insect categories and users, Location-based posting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🌐 Community social feed feature
- 📱 Simple and straightforward interface
- ✅ Occasionally accurate identifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Extremely inaccurate insect identification
- 🔄 Inconsistent results for same insect
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Identifies non-insect objects instead of bugs
- 💳 Unexpected subscription charges after trial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Incompatible with iOS 13 and older OS versions
- Picture upload failures
- App closes unexpectedly during use
- Inconsistent identification results for identical images

**Requested features**

- Audio-based insect identification by sound
- Ability to request second opinions on identifications
- Support for identifying moving insects
- Better Wikipedia integration with relevant results
- Improved accuracy for mobile device compatibility


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884)

Identify bugs, spiders, and insects instantly with AI. Snap a photo to get detailed information including common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, and ecological role. Save and share your discoveries.

**Highlights:** AI-powered insect identification, Identify bugs and spiders from photos, Detailed insect information, Save and share identifications, Light and dark mode, Educational insect facts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for identifying insects
- 🚀 Accurate identification in some cases
- 💡 Useful for discovering new species

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification in many cases
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with photo access
- 🤔 Inconsistent results for the same bug

**Reported bugs**

- Misidentifies common insects like spiders and beetles
- App crashes or freezes when trying to identify bugs
- Requires full photo library access instead of selected photos

**Requested features**

- Add option to save identified insects
- Improve accuracy of identification
- Reduce number of ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect identifier by photo free?

Insect identifier by photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insect identifier by photo or Bug Identifier?

Bug Identifier is rated higher. Insect identifier by photo averages 1.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Insect identifier by photo or Bug Identifier have ads?

Neither Insect identifier by photo nor Bug Identifier shows ads.

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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.*