# Insect Identifier vs Insect ID

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Insect ID at 87% against Insect Identifier's 10%. Insect ID also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.1). Insect Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 87). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insect Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Insect ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insect ID holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Insect Identifier's written reviews are positive against 87% of Insect ID's.

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, Insect ID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect Identifier | Insect ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563/reviews) | **[3.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) | [Manh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574942901) |

## What reviewers say

### Insect Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563)

Identify thousands of insects, bugs, pests, and butterflies using your phone's camera. Simply point and scan to learn about wildlife around you through a rich database. Upgrade for unlimited identifications and detailed information.

**Highlights:** Identify thousands of insects and bugs, High accuracy image recognition, Discover butterflies and wildlife, Rich database information, AI-powered learning engine, Unlimited scans with Premium

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| identify bug bites by photo | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Bug Scanner Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Scanner Premium 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Insect Scanner Premium 1 year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick ID and minimal ads
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Tick identification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Couldn't identify small insects
- 🐛 Misidentified insects
- 🐛 Always says 'unknown'
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to identify common insects
- Misidentifies insects
- Subscription issues and cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Improve accuracy for small insects
- Expand insect database
- Add more user-friendly features


### Insect ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105)

Instantly identify over 100,000 insect species using your phone's camera. Simply point and learn about bugs, spiders, butterflies, and more. Perfect for anyone interested in entomology or curious about the insects around them.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification, Identify 100,000+ species, Camera-based identification, Identify spiders and butterflies, Learn about insect orders, Identify anywhere, anytime

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| forever insect | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and accurate identification
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Extensive insect database
- 💡 Helpful for nature enthusiasts
- 🤩 Sparks interest in insects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes at 75% during identification
- 🔌 Subscription issues and hidden costs
- 🤔 Occasional inaccurate identification

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Login and subscription problems
- Identification issues with certain insects

**Requested features**

- More detailed information on each insect
- Offline mode for identification
- Improved search and filtering options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect Identifier free?

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

### Is Insect ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or Insect ID?

Insect ID is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Insect ID averages 3.9 from 87 ratings.

### Do Insect Identifier or Insect ID have ads?

Insect ID shows ads; Insect Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Insect Identifier or Insect ID?

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Insect ID every 3 weeks. Most recently, Insect Identifier was updated on September 21, 2026 and Insect ID on September 19, 2026.

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