# Bug Identifier vs What is this? Use the camera!

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 4.3 against What is this? Use the camera!'s 1.0. Bug Identifier also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). What is this? Use the camera!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. What is this? Use the camera! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Bug Identifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of What is this? Use the camera!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier | What is this? Use the camera! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-is-this-use-the-camera/id6443906330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **24.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FAMO Connect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552437545) | [Vladimir Prihogenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631729885) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugalert/id1554181884)

Identify bugs, spiders, and insects instantly with AI. Snap a photo to get detailed information including common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, and ecological role. Save and share your discoveries.

**Highlights:** AI-powered insect identification, Identify bugs and spiders from photos, Detailed insect information, Save and share identifications, Light and dark mode, Educational insect facts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for identifying insects
- 🚀 Accurate identification in some cases
- 💡 Useful for discovering new species

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification in many cases
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with photo access
- 🤔 Inconsistent results for the same bug

**Reported bugs**

- Misidentifies common insects like spiders and beetles
- App crashes or freezes when trying to identify bugs
- Requires full photo library access instead of selected photos

**Requested features**

- Add option to save identified insects
- Improve accuracy of identification
- Reduce number of ads and in-app purchases


### What is this? Use the camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-is-this-use-the-camera/id6443906330)

Point your camera at an object to instantly discover interesting facts about it. This application uses your device's camera to provide live information about your surroundings.

**Highlights:** Live camera identification, Object information lookup, Interactive discovery, Educational content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

### Is What is this? Use the camera! free?

What is this? Use the camera! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier or What is this? Use the camera!?

Bug Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while What is this? Use the camera! averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug Identifier or What is this? Use the camera! have ads?

Neither Bug Identifier nor What is this? Use the camera! shows ads.

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