Comparison

Insecta vs Bug identifier

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

Head to head
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.

About

Bug identifier

Instantly identify insects using AI by snapping a photo. Learn detailed information about thousands of species, detect harmful pests, and build a personal collection of your discoveries. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and travelers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insect identification
  • Detailed insect information
  • Pest and parasite detection
  • Personal insect collection
  • Identify from photos or camera
Features
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Identify Any Insect in Seconds – Just Snap a Photo! Discover the world of bugs with our powerful AI-driven insect identifier. Whether you're dealing with a garden pest, a curious-looking spider, or an exotic butterfly while traveling, our app gives you fast and accurate identification in just a few taps. ###Top Features: Smart Insect Identifier (Powered by AI) Easily identify butterflies, beetles, spiders, ants, pests, and more. Our AI recognizes thousands of species using your camera or uploaded images. Learn About Every Insect Access detailed info including scientific and common names, behavior, habitat, photos, and key facts. Great for hobbyists, students, and professionals alike. Pest & Parasite Detection Worried about bugs harming your plants, pets, or family? Instantly detect harmful insects and get expert advice on how to prevent and manage infestations safely. Build Your Personal Bug Collection Save and organize your insect discoveries in a private collection. Perfect for tracking your findings, sharing with friends, or logging insects spotted while traveling. --- ### Who’s It For? * **Nature lovers & entomology fans** – explore and identify insects anywhere * **Gardeners** – find out what’s attacking your plants and how to stop it * **Travelers** – stay informed about bugs in new environments * **Parents & pet owners** – detect dangerous bugs near kids or animals * **Curious minds** – learn something new about the world around you ——————————————————————————————— Terms Of Use Picture insect: AI Identifier Subscription Picture insect: AI Identifier get access to all functions of the application. • You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time: you'll find the option to do this change to a different payment plan in the settings of your iTunes and App Store account. • The first time you can try the free trial for 3 days. After that, your account will be automatically charged for the subscription if you will not stop it before the end of the free trial. • The length of the subscription is 1 month, this subscription is auto-renewing. You can stop the subscription at any moment; • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and is identical to the cost of the renewal. • Removing the app doesn’t automatically cancel the subscription. • You may opt out of the subscription by clicking in the settings of your iTunes and App Store account the “Opt out” button (menu “Settings” > “Accounts” > “Manage Subscriptions”). ATTENTION: before you subscribe please read: Privacy Policy(https://dariem.kz/privacy) Terms Of Use(https://dariem.kz/tos/bug)

Screenshots

Insecta4 screens
Bug identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

Insecta and Bug identifier both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bug identifier's written reviews are positive against 40% of Insecta's. Bug identifier also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Insecta's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Bug identifier sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Insecta against 4.0 for Bug identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insecta has 145 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Insecta's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bug identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insecta ships an update every 2 months, Bug identifier every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Insecta versus Bug identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsectaBug identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (145 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings145 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamira SadeghiDARIEM

Customer experience

Insecta

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

Bug identifier

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Bug identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 1 more
  • Insecta Plus Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Explorer$2.99
1 purchases

Bug identifier

Subscriptions1
  • AI Bug Identification: Snap it3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Insecta free?
Insecta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug identifier free?
Bug identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Insecta or Bug identifier?
Bug identifier is rated higher. Insecta averages 3.9 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Bug identifier averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Insecta or Bug identifier have ads?
Neither Insecta nor Bug identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insecta or Bug identifier?
Insecta ships an update every 2 months, and Bug identifier every 3 months. Most recently, Insecta was updated on September 18, 2026 and Bug identifier on September 24, 2026.

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