Comparison

Bug Identifier Insect Finder vs Butterfly Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bug Identifier Insect Finder

Instantly identify insects, bugs, and butterflies by simply taking or uploading a photo. This app uses AI to provide accurate results and allows you to track your identified species in a personal collection.

Highlights
  • Instant bug identification from photo
  • AI-powered identification technology
  • High-quality global insect database
  • Personal collection tracking
  • Identify anywhere, anytime
  • Intuitive interface with tips
Features
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Discover the World of Insects with AI Bug Identification! Curious about a bug you found? Want to know which insect is making that sound? Identify insects easily with Bug Identifier! Simply take or upload a photo, or record an insect sound, and let our AI-powered technology help you discover what it is. Whether you encounter a butterfly in your garden, a beetle outdoors, or hear an unfamiliar insect sound, explore the fascinating world of insects with just a few taps. FEATURES: - Identify Bugs by Photo: Take a picture or upload an image to identify bugs, butterflies, beetles, and many other insect species. - Identify Bugs by Sound: Record insect sounds and discover which insects may be making them. - Explore Insect Information: Learn more about identified species with detailed descriptions and interesting facts. - Build Your Personal Collection: Save identified species and keep track of your insect discoveries. - Discover Insects Anywhere: Identify and explore insects wherever your adventures take you. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Enjoy a simple, intuitive experience with helpful tips along the way. Start exploring, identifying, and learning about the fascinating world of insects with Bug Identifier! Subscription auto-renew at the end of subscription period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/bugidentifierinsectfinder/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bugidentifierinsectfinder/privacy-policy

About

Butterfly Identifier

Instantly identify butterflies and moths from photos with a vast database and high accuracy. Unlock full access to all features with a monthly subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant photo processing
  • High accuracy identification
  • Extensive database
  • Monthly subscription for full access
Features
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Do you want to identify any butterfly by photo? Our app is what you need! - Instant processing - High accuracy - Big database Subscribe to get full access: $9.99 per month, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://igorkrug.site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bug Identifier Insect Finder4 screens
Butterfly Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bug Identifier Insect Finder at 59% against Butterfly Identifier's 0%. Bug Identifier Insect Finder also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Butterfly Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Bug Identifier Insect Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Butterfly Identifier sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier Insect Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier Insect Finder has 249 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bug Identifier Insect Finder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Butterfly Identifier's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bug Identifier Insect Finder versus Butterfly Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug Identifier Insect FinderButterfly Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (249 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings249 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinh Nguyen MaiTolkyn Raimbayeva

Customer experience

Bug Identifier Insect Finder

All ratings249 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative36.6%

Butterfly Identifier

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Bug Identifier Insect Finder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App closes when 'X' is pressed
  • Camera only works in portrait mode
  • Fails to recognize specimens
  • App stops working after a few days
  • Error when trying to get a picture

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide common names instead of Latin
  • Improve community interaction features
  • Allow personal photos instead of Wikipedia

Butterfly Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug Identifier Insect Finder

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Butterfly Identifier

Subscriptions1
  • Butterfly ID Full Access$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Bug Identifier Insect Finder free?
Bug Identifier Insect Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Butterfly Identifier free?
Butterfly Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier Insect Finder or Butterfly Identifier?
Bug Identifier Insect Finder is rated higher. Bug Identifier Insect Finder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Butterfly Identifier averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bug Identifier Insect Finder or Butterfly Identifier have ads?
Bug Identifier Insect Finder shows ads; Butterfly Identifier does not.

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