# Insect Identifier vs Bug Identifier+

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier+ at 4.1 against Insect Identifier's 3.1. Bug Identifier+ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%). Insect Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 27). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 27, 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 50% of Bug Identifier+'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect Identifier | Bug Identifier+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563/reviews) | **[4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749)

Instantly identify insects and spiders with advanced image recognition. Access an extensive database for detailed information and track your discoveries with a history feature. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for an engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Instant insect and spider identification, Extensive species database, Identification history log, User-friendly interface, Offline identification capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier+ have ads?

Bug Identifier+ shows ads; Insect Identifier does not.

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

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bug Identifier+ every 3 months. Most recently, Insect Identifier was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bug Identifier+ on August 19, 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.*