Comparison

Megalodon vs Insecta

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

Head to head
About

Megalodon

Explore the extinct C. megalodon shark through an interactive augmented reality experience. View a 3D model of its jaw, learn about its powerful bite, and see the ancient predator swim in your environment. This app provides comprehensive information in an engaging, visual format.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) experience
  • 3D Megalodon jaw model
  • Interactive learning slides
  • Information on bite strength
  • Take photos with AR shark
Features
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Dive deep into the ancient seas to learn about the biggest and the most terrifying shark. Megalodon is a mini AR application about C. megalodon, the extinct shark. You will learn about this bizarre shark through the slides which packed with comprehensive information about Megalodon.  Meanwhile, there’s a 3D image of a Megalodon's Jaw, which you can rotate in any direction to view in several angles, or you can see it in augmented reality (AR) to see how big it was. Be sure to read the blurb explaining how this most terrifying shark had the strongest bite. The app’s amazing AR experience enhances users’ learning experience too. in the blink of an eye, you’ll find Megalodon swimming right by your desk. If your friends don’t believe you, take a picture and send it to them! Megalodon, meaning "big tooth", is an extinct species of shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Early Miocene to the Pliocene. Download the app to learn more...

About

Insecta

Explore the insect world with detailed 3D models and augmented reality. Identify bugs from photos and learn about their habitats and characteristics. Access a growing collection of insects through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality insect models
  • Insect identification from photos
  • Detailed insect descriptions
  • Habitat and photo galleries
  • Interactive 3D models
  • AR placement in your environment
Features
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Insecta provides an engaging way to explore the wonderful world of insects. It includes a collection of weird and colorful insects, each featuring a description, habitat information, and a gallery of photos. You’re able to interact with highly detailed 3D models of each insect and hang out with them in augmented reality. The app’s amazing AR experience enhances users’ learning experience too. Choose from more than twenty insects from the collection and, in the blink of an eye, you’ll find one of those creepy creatures hanging out right by your desk. If your friends don’t believe you, take a picture and send it to them. You can also identify insects you encounter in the real world by taking a photo or uploading one from your gallery, allowing Insecta to analyze the image and help identify the insect. Once identified, explore detailed information, images, interactive 3D models, and even place the insect in your space using augmented reality for an up-close learning experience. Access to all insects and future updates with Explorer: The Explorer is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment for Explorer subscription will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

Screenshots

Megalodon4 screens
Insecta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Megalodon at 82% against Insecta's 40%. Megalodon also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Insecta's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Insecta sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Megalodon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Megalodon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Megalodon's written reviews are positive against 40% of Insecta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Megalodon ships an update every 29 months, Insecta every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Megalodon versus Insecta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegalodonInsecta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings) — better3.9 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings68145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB385 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWORLD OF DINOSAURSSamira Sadeghi

Customer experience

Megalodon

All ratings68 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

Insecta

All ratings145 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative45.8%

Bugs and requests

Megalodon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Insecta

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • AR plane not scanning
  • Cannot exit AR window
  • AR is a blank screen
  • No request to access camera in AR
  • No error message in AR
Show 13 more
  • Scanning feature does not work
  • Useless directions for scanning
  • Explorer does not work
  • Explorer not working
  • Explorer not free as indicated
  • App keeps trying to upgrade
  • App keeps trying to reload
  • Content separates Taiwan from China
  • Cannot see full insect view
  • Insect image in introduction page is partially visible and cannot be dragged
  • Insects are the size of an elephant in AR
  • Insects are the size of an elephant in AR
  • Insects are the size of an elephant in AR

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more insects/bugs
  • Allow users to add their own insects
  • Add more insects like Emperor Scorpion, Hercules Beetle, Giant Hornet, Rhino Beetle
  • Add more bugs in the future
  • Add more insects to the app
Show 5 more
  • Add more bugs
  • Add more insects to come
  • Continue to add more and more insects
  • Show only insects found in the UK
  • Add more features

In-app purchases

None

Megalodon

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Insecta

Subscriptions4
  • Insecta Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • The Explorer$4.991 Month
  • The Explorer3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Insecta Plus Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Explorer$2.99

Questions

Is Megalodon free?
Megalodon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insecta free?
Insecta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Megalodon or Insecta?
Megalodon is rated higher. Megalodon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Insecta averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Megalodon or Insecta have ads?
Neither Megalodon nor Insecta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Megalodon or Insecta?
Megalodon ships an update every 29 months, and Insecta every 2 months. Most recently, Megalodon was updated on August 17, 2026 and Insecta on September 18, 2026.

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