Comparison

Insect Identifier 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

Insect Identifier

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
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Found a bug and wondering what it is? Point your camera at it or pick a photo from your library, and get its name, whether it's dangerous, and everything worth knowing about it. WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY SCAN: • Common and scientific name, with a match score • Pest or friend? Its effect on your plants, and how to control it if it's a pest • How to tell it apart from lookalikes • Life cycle from egg to adult • What it eats and what eats it • Size, colors, habitat, lifespan and where in the world it lives • Where and when to find it, with observation tips • Answers to common questions, plus fun facts • Reference photos to compare with yours INSECTS, SPIDERS AND MORE: Butterflies and moths, beetles and ladybugs, bees, wasps and ants, spiders, ticks and scorpions, flies and mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites, caterpillars, grasshoppers, dragonflies and more. HOW IT WORKS: Take a photo with the camera or choose one from your library. The app identifies it and saves the result to your history, so you can come back to it anytime. Save favorites to My Collection and search past scans by name. Works on iPhone and iPad. PRO SUBSCRIPTION: Identifying insects requires a Pro subscription. Prices and billing periods are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://insect-scanner-web-production.up.railway.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://insect-scanner-web-production.up.railway.app/terms/

About

Bug Identifier

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and bugs from your photos or camera. Get detailed descriptions and save your favorite discoveries. Explore the insect world anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification via camera
  • Identify from existing images
  • Detailed species descriptions
  • Save favorite insects
  • Extensive insect information database
  • High accuracy identification
Features
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Identify insects worldwide anytime, anywhere! Bug ID is the most advanced insect identification tool in the market, just point out your camera and let us do the work Whether you're in your garden, a forest, somewhere in your region or abroad. Bug ID got you covered. Bug ID features: - Detailed description of any bug, insects, or spider species - Save and arrange your favorite insects for easy access - Instantly identify insects with a snap - Extensive information about all kinds of insects - Identify species using available images - Search with an impressive accuracy rate Subscription: Bug ID comes as a free application with the possibility to upgrade to: - 1 Year auto-renewable subscription for 29.99$. - 1 Month auto-renewable subscription for 9.99$. - 6 Month auto-renewable subscription for 14.99$. Please note that the pricing might differ depending on your region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://mobime.org/terms Privacy policy : https://mobime.org/policy

Screenshots

Insect Identifier4 screens
Bug Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 5.0 against Insect Identifier's 3.1. Bug Identifier also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). Insect Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Insect Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Insect Identifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Insect Identifier versus Bug Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IdentifierBug Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRLAM FZCOMobime

Customer experience

Insect Identifier

All ratings1,298 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative86.5%

Bug Identifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Insect Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to identify common insects
  • Misidentifies insects
  • Subscription issues and cancellation problems

Requested features

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

Bug Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Insect Identifier

Subscriptions4
  • identify bug bites by photo$6.997 Days
  • Insect Bug Scanner Premium$7.997 Days
  • Insect Scanner Premium 1 month$19.991 Month
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  • Insect Scanner Premium 1 year$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Insect Identification - BUG ID$9.991 Month
  • Bug identifier - Half$14.996 Months
  • Bug Identifier - Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier 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, Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier?
Bug Identifier is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier have ads?
Neither Insect Identifier nor Bug Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier?
Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bug Identifier every 10 days. Most recently, Insect Identifier was updated on October 11, 2026 and Bug Identifier on October 5, 2026.

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