Comparison

North Monastery vs Bug & Insect ID Identification

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

Head to head
About

North Monastery

Features
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The North Monastery Secondary School App gives parents a single point of contact to receive news, updates, and notifications from the school. The calendar allows you to view and copy school events to your personal calendar. The app also provides quick access to the school's social media accounts and direct contact information. History The North Monastery CBS is an all-boys mainstream secondary school incorporating an autism unit, in the north side of Cork city. Founded in 1811 when Brother Jerome O’Connor and Brother John Baptist Leonard were given charge of a school in Chapel Lane by the Bishop of Cork, Rev. Dr. Moylan. Seventeen students attended on the first day. In 1814 a fourteen acre sloping site was acquired from a wealthy Catholic businessman, Sir George Gould Bart, and a new school was built. The North Monastery had found its permanent home. An outbreak of typhus fever in the city in 1816 saw the school being used as a temporary hospital. Br. Gerald Griffin, the celebrated poet and novelist became a member of the North Monastery in 1839. He was a sick man before he arrived and died on 12th June 1840 in his 37th year. His remains are interred in the cemetery in the grounds of the North Mon. It was shortly after the death of Gerald Griffin that Daniel O’Connell visited the ‘Mon’ with the Founder of the Order, Br. Edmund Rice. Ethos From this early stage the ethos of the ‘Mon’ was established and was based on the core values of Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brother’s Schools. Our ethos is one that values and prizes each student as an individual created and blessed by God. Ultimately, the ‘Mon’ is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all areas of teaching and learning by means of developing the child’s self esteem and allowing their gifts to flourish, in an environment that promotes personal growth and self accomplishment. Throughout the history of the ‘Mon’ past students have excelled in areas of politics, science, engineering, business, sport and the arts. Just to name a few: In politics, the Mon has had several former students taking the role of Lord Mayors with two of them, Tomas MacCurtain (1884-1920) and Terence MacSwiney (1879-1920). The North Mon is also one of only ten schools that can boast a Taoiseach among its alumni, Jack Lynch (1917-1999). Also prominent, in academic life is Professor Finbar Bradley, Dean of Engineering NUI Maynooth and former professor at both DCU and UCD. Professor Tadhg Begley (past winner of the BT Young Scientist) who is professor of Chemistry at both Cornell University and Texas A & M University; Professor Patrick Fottrell, former Professor of Biochemistry at NUI Galway who between 1996 and 2000 was president of that college, and Dr. Neil Buttimer, lecturer in Irish at University College Cork are all ‘Mon’ past students. In business, Paddy Hayes, who has served as Chairman of Aer Lingus, Waterford Wedgwood, and Ford Ireland. In 2007 John Mullins was appointed CEO of Bord Gais. Dick Lehane, another former student was the senior vice-president of EMC. Joe Crockett, city and county manager in Kilkenny and Seamus Parker, former head of Revenue in Dublin City. In all the North Monastery is very proud of the success students have attained and is fully committed to their students in realising their full potential in an environment that values each and every student both academically and their own personal development.

About

Bug & Insect ID Identification

Instantly identify insects by snapping a photo. Get detailed information on species, classification, and behavior. Helps diagnose plant pests and offers insights into the bug world.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification via photo
  • Detailed bug profiles
  • Pest diagnosis for plants
  • AI-powered insights
  • Explore insect world
  • User-friendly interface
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Discover, identify, and learn about insects. Our app lets you instantly recognize insects by simply snapping a photo. Whether you're curious about a bug you found in your garden or need to quickly identify pests threatening your plants, Insect Identifier provides fast, accurate results at your fingertips. Instant Insect Identification: Snap a picture, and the app will identify the insect with high accuracy. Detailed Bug Profiles: Learn everything you need to know, including species name, scientific classification, and behavior. Pest Diagnosis: Identify harmful pests and get tips on how to manage and protect your plants. AI-Powered Insights: Cutting-edge machine learning delivers precise bug identifications in real-time. Explore the Bug World: Discover fascinating details about common and rare insects in your area. User-Friendly Interface: Simple, intuitive design makes it easy to use for everyone, from hobbyists to professionals. Perfect for gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the insect world, Insect Identifier turns your phone into a pocket entomologist! Start exploring today! Subscription Terms and Pricing: Bug ID for $69.99 USD/year. This subscription automatically renews, with charges applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. To avoid renewal, disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period expires. For more details, visit our terms of service at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and privacy policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D2u972cMmHkHW946pj1QI0uj-xV3l_jkCsWSVHLRUk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

North Monastery4 screens
Bug & Insect ID Identification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: North Monastery at none against Bug & Insect ID Identification's 3. North Monastery also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Bug & Insect ID Identification's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 19 months). On price, 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. Bug & Insect ID Identification sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. North Monastery asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

North Monastery ships an update every 19 months, Bug & Insect ID Identification every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
North Monastery versus Bug & Insect ID Identification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth MonasteryBug & Insect ID Identification
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNorth Monastery Secondary SchoolTzong Sheng Seet

In-app purchases

None

North Monastery

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug & Insect ID Identification

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is North Monastery free?
North Monastery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bug & Insect ID Identification free?
Bug & Insect ID Identification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do North Monastery or Bug & Insect ID Identification have ads?
Both North Monastery and Bug & Insect ID Identification show ads.
Which is updated more often, North Monastery or Bug & Insect ID Identification?
North Monastery ships an update every 19 months, and Bug & Insect ID Identification every 8 months. Most recently, North Monastery was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bug & Insect ID Identification on October 22, 2026.

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