Comparison

Insecta vs AI Beetle ID

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

AI Beetle ID

Features
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AI Beetle ID is a professional beetle species identification tool powered by a finely trained AI model. It runs entirely offline — no internet connection required. Key Features: • AI Photo ID — Snap a photo, get instant results with over 94% accuracy • 8,660-Species Database — Covers major beetle families worldwide with detailed species info • Fully Offline — The AI model runs locally on your device, protecting your privacy • Breeding Records — Track your pet beetles' growth, molts, feeding, and weight changes • Feeding Reminders — Set custom reminder schedules so you never miss a feeding • Beetle Encyclopedia — Browse beetles by family and explore the diversity of Coleoptera • Achievement System — Collect identification badges and unlock beetle expert achievements Perfect for insect enthusiasts, beetle keepers, nature observers, and biology students. Subscription Info: • Subscribe to Pro to unlock unlimited identifications • Monthly (US$0.99/mo) and Annual (US$9.99/yr) auto-renewing subscriptions available, plus Lifetime purchase • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless turned off 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 subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase • Privacy Policy: https://lajibi.github.io/beetle-id/privacy.html • Terms of Use: https://lajibi.github.io/beetle-id/terms.html • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Insecta4 screens
AI Beetle ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Insecta at 3 against AI Beetle ID's 1. AI Beetle ID's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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 AI Beetle ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Insecta versus AI Beetle ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsectaAI Beetle ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamira Sadeghi逸飞 彭

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

AI Beetle ID

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
3 purchases

AI Beetle ID

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 月订阅$0.991 Month
  • Pro 年订阅$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro 终身买断$49.99

Questions

Is Insecta free?
Insecta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Beetle ID free?
AI Beetle ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Insecta or AI Beetle ID have ads?
Neither Insecta nor AI Beetle ID shows ads.

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