# Insecta vs AI Beetle ID

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insecta | AI Beetle ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insecta-bug-identifier/id1509386339/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **145** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 385 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) | [逸飞 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884676476) |

## 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


### AI Beetle ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-beetle-id/id6771844872)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 月订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro 年订阅 | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro 终身买断 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*