# Insecta vs Coin Identifier

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coin Identifier at free with in-app purchases against Insecta's subscription. Coin Identifier also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Insecta's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 25%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insecta sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Coin Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coin Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 90 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Insecta's written reviews are positive against 25% of Coin Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Insecta ships an update every 2 months, Coin Identifier every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insecta | Coin Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insecta-bug-identifier/id1509386339/reviews) | **[4.1 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-identifier-value-check/id6477383467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 385 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) | [Younes Oubari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706657878) |

## What reviewers say

### Insecta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insecta-bug-identifier/id1509386339)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insecta Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| The Explorer | $4.99 | per month |
| The Explorer | $14.99 | per year |
| Insecta Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| The Explorer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Informative facts about insects
- 📸 Detailed photos and schemes
- 🧊 3D and AR viewing of insects
- 🎨 Well-designed and colorful app
- 🌟 Amazing AR models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Many insects require payment
- 🦗 Limited number of insects
- 🚫 No Russian language support
- 💰 Unexpected charges and scams
- 🗺️ Content not for North America

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Coin Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-identifier-value-check/id6477383467)

Transform your phone into a coin and bill scanner. Instantly identify thousands of world coins and rare varieties, get real-time value appraisals, and track your collection. It also functions as a money identifier for paper currency.

**Highlights:** Instant coin identification via camera, Real-time coin value appraisal, Rare coin identification and analysis, Digital coin collection tracker, Money and bill scanner, AI-powered identification engine

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Coin Scanner Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Educational for novices
- 👍 Good for identifying coins
- 👍 Useful for collectors
- 👍 Accurate identification (rarely mentioned)
- 👍 Great for learning coin history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server always busy
- 🐛 Misidentifies coins
- 🐛 Inaccurate details/grading
- 🐛 Does not recognize specific coins
- 🐛 Error messages frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Server connection issues
- Misidentification of coins
- Error messages due to high demand
- Buttons obstructing identify button
- Photo not clear errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to see collection details after scanning
- Build a database of user's collection
- More accurate value estimates
- More detailed coin condition analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insecta free?

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

### Is Coin Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insecta or Coin Identifier?

Coin Identifier is rated higher. Insecta averages 3.9 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Coin Identifier averages 4.1 from 90 ratings.

### Do Insecta or Coin Identifier have ads?

Neither Insecta nor Coin Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insecta or Coin Identifier?

Insecta ships an update every 2 months, and Coin Identifier every 6 weeks. Most recently, Insecta was updated on September 18, 2026 and Coin Identifier on September 25, 2026.

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