Comparison

Bugdex vs Insect identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bugdex

Explore the fascinating world of insects with stunning photos and interactive animations. This app serves as your personal bug tutor, making entomology accessible for learning and outdoor adventures. Identify insect groups, learn about their evolution, and discover essential collecting gear.

Highlights
  • Animated identification guide to insect orders
  • Illustrated pages for insect groups
  • Introduction to entomology and evolution
  • High-quality macro images
  • Bug collecting gear guide
  • Offline usability
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Bugdex is a revolutionary app introducing the world of insects. It is filled with stunning photographs, interactive animations and a beautiful interface designed to make entomology accessible to all. Bugdex is your personal bug tutor, the ideal companion app for your adventures… or classes! Learn how to identify major insect groups by recognizing distinctive body features that are beautifully illustrated within the guide. Hone your collecting skills with the 'Bug Gear' feature, before embarking on your next bug hunt. Bugdex is developed by a Danish-Canadian team of entomologists from the Natural History Museum of Denmark and DKB Digital Designs. Despite being the dominant life form on Earth, insects are often misunderstood and underappreciated. Bugdex was created to showcase their beauty and fascinating world. FEATURES · An animated identification guide to insect orders of the world · 38 illustrated summary pages to groups of insects and related arthropods · A simplified introduction to entomology and evolution · High quality macro images of morphological features · Simple and stunning interface · An illustrated table of contents to browse quickly on the go · Images and videos of essential bug collecting equipment · Pro tips to catch and observe insects in nature · Field-friendly - fully useable offline

About

Insect identifier

Effortlessly identify insects using AI by capturing an image or selecting from your gallery. Get comprehensive information, learn about insect bites, and find pest control tips. Record your observations and expand your knowledge.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insect identification
  • Image capture for ID
  • Gallery image upload
  • Insect bite information
  • Pest detection and control
  • Observation recording
Features
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Introducing Insect ID, a user-friendly tool powered by AI technology designed to make insect identification effortless. Capture an image of the insect or select one from your phone's gallery, and within seconds, the app will provide comprehensive information. Encountered an unfamiliar insect bite and concerned about its potential toxicity? Curious about the identity of a moth you encountered during your mothing expedition? Dealing with pests in your home garden and seeking effective solutions? Open the Insect ID app, point your phone's camera at the insect or pest, and watch as your queries are swiftly resolved. Features: - Fast and accurate insect ID - Rich insect learning resources - Insect bites reference - Pest detection & control tips - Record your observation Terms of Use: http://mushrooms-app.tilda.ws/terms Privacy Policy: http://mushrooms-app.tilda.ws/policy

Screenshots

Bugdex4 screens
Insect identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bugdex at 100% against Insect identifier's 0%. Bugdex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Insect identifier's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bugdex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect identifier has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bugdex's written reviews are positive against 0% of Insect identifier's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bugdex versus Insect identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugdexInsect identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings641 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size687 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDKB Digital DesignsDerick Kwashie

Customer experience

Bugdex

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Insect identifier

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bugdex

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Insect identifier

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Bugdex free?
Bugdex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insect identifier free?
Insect identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bugdex or Insect identifier?
Bugdex is rated higher. Bugdex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Insect identifier averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.
Do Bugdex or Insect identifier have ads?
Neither Bugdex nor Insect identifier shows ads.

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