Comparison

Insect Identifier vs Bug Identifier App™

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 App™

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and other creatures with a photo. Access a comprehensive library of bug information, learn about pests, and discover local species. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and gardeners.

Highlights
  • Instant bug identification via photo
  • Extensive insect and spider database
  • Detailed bug information
  • Pest control guidance
  • Location-based bug detection
  • Shareable bug findings
Features
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Bug Identifier - Instantly Identify & Learn About Insects, Pests & More! Wondering what bug just landed in your home or garden? With Bug Identifier, you can instantly identify insects, spiders, beetles, and more with just a photo! Designed for nature lovers, pest control, gardeners, and the curious, this app is the perfect pocket entomologist. Key Features: - Instant Bug Identification: Snap a picture or upload a photo, and our app instantly identifies insects, spiders, and pests. - Comprehensive Bug Library: Explore a vast database of insects, spiders, ants, bees, beetles, flies, and more from all over the world. - In-depth Information: Learn detailed facts about each bug, including scientific name, habitat, behavior, and potential dangers. - Pest Control Guide: Get tips and guidance on dealing with common pests safely and effectively. - Regional Detection: Discover bugs in your area with location-based identification. - Share Your Finds: Easily share bug images and info with friends and on social media. Why Choose Bug Identifier? Our app uses state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to give the most accurate and instant bug identifications. Whether you’re looking to identify an insect, prevent garden pests, or simply learn more about the tiny creatures around you, Bug Identifier is your ultimate bug finder and knowledge source. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/bug-identifier-app/home/privacy Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/bug-identifier-app/home/terms

Screenshots

Insect Identifier4 screens
Bug Identifier App™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier App™ at 5.0 against Insect Identifier's 3.1. Bug Identifier App™ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Insect Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). 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 App™ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier App™ 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Insect Identifier versus Bug Identifier App™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IdentifierBug Identifier App™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRLAM FZCOAppicy Free Apps

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 App™

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$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Bug Identifier App™

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug Identifier App™ free?
Bug Identifier App™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier App™?
Bug Identifier App™ is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bug Identifier App™ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Insect Identifier or Bug Identifier App™ have ads?
Neither Insect Identifier nor Bug Identifier App™ shows ads.

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