Comparison

Insect Identifier vs iBug

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

iBug

Identify insects from a photo and learn if they are harmless, helpful, or pests requiring attention. Get pest diagnosis, build a personal collection of identified creatures, and receive photo tips with an AI assistant for better identification.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification from photos
  • Pest diagnosis and removal advice
  • Personal insect collection and notes
  • Photo tips and AI assistant
  • Identification of bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders
Features
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Identify insects from a photo and understand whether they are harmless visitors, helpful species, or pests that need attention. MAIN FEATURES: - Instant insect identification: Take or upload a picture to identify bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders, and other small creatures. - Pest diagnosis: When an insect may be a nuisance, iBug explains the likely issue, possible damage, and practical steps to remove it safely. - Personal insect collection: Save identified insects, revisit notes, and keep track of what you have found at home, outside, or while traveling. - Photo tips and AI assistant: Get guidance for clearer photos and ask follow-up questions when you need more context. Use iBug as a practical field companion for insect identification and pest guidance. Terms of use: https://berthx.io/ibug/terms Privacy policy: https://berthx.io/ibug/privacy

Screenshots

Insect Identifier4 screens
iBug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBug at 3.5 against Insect Identifier's 3.1. iBug also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (33% vs 10%). Insect Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 22). 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 iBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBug holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 22, 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 33% of iBug's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, iBug weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Insect Identifier versus iBug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IdentifieriBug
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.3K ratings)3.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRLAM FZCOBerthX

Customer experience

Insect Identifier

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

iBug

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

iBug

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
2 purchases

iBug

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBug free?
iBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or iBug?
iBug is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while iBug averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Insect Identifier or iBug have ads?
Neither Insect Identifier nor iBug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insect Identifier or iBug?
Insect Identifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and iBug weekly. Most recently, Insect Identifier was updated on October 11, 2026 and iBug on October 7, 2026.

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