# Insect identifier by photo vs Insect Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Insect Bug Identifier at 3.0 against Insect identifier by photo's 1.6. Insect identifier by photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (124 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insect Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Insect identifier by photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Insect Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect identifier by photo has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Insect identifier by photo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Insect Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect identifier by photo | Insect Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-by-photo/id1471083504/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-bug-identifier-bugscan/id6738130579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **10.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shahzad Qureshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258137713) | [Kiryl Nazarau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762044994) |

## 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


### Insect Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-bug-identifier-bugscan/id6738130579)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and butterflies by snapping a photo. Explore detailed profiles, track rare finds, and build your personal collection. Get pest control tips and earn rewards for your discoveries.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification via photo, Detailed bug profiles, Personal bug collection, Track rare insects, Achievements and rewards, Pest control guidance

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BugScan: Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BugScan: Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| BugScan: Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect identifier by photo free?

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

### Is Insect Bug Identifier free?

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

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

Insect Bug Identifier is rated higher. Insect identifier by photo averages 1.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Insect Bug Identifier averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Insect identifier by photo nor Insect 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.*