# Insect Identifier vs Bug Identifier. Picture Insect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bug Identifier. Picture Insect at 56% against Insect Identifier's 10%. Bug Identifier. Picture Insect also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.1). Insect Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 15). 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 Bug Identifier. Picture Insect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier. Picture Insect holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 15, 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 56% of Bug Identifier. Picture Insect's.

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, Bug Identifier. Picture Insect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect Identifier | Bug Identifier. Picture Insect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-picture-insect/id6444654254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) | [Apps Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648354195) |

## 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


### Bug Identifier. Picture Insect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-picture-insect/id6444654254)

Instantly identify insects by taking a photo or uploading an image. Access a high-quality database and build a personal collection of identified species. Features a clear interface with helpful prompts for easy use.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification via photo, Upload photos from gallery, High-quality insect database, Build personal insect collection, Clear and friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Identification | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bug Identifier | $14.99 | per month |
| Sale annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect Identifier free?

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

### Is Bug Identifier. Picture Insect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier. Picture Insect?

Bug Identifier. Picture Insect is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bug Identifier. Picture Insect averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier. Picture Insect have ads?

Bug Identifier. Picture Insect shows ads; Insect Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier. Picture Insect?

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bug Identifier. Picture Insect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Insect Identifier was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bug Identifier. Picture Insect on September 9, 2026.

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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.*