# Bug Identifier Insect Finder vs Tick Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier Insect Finder at 4.3 against Tick Identifier's 1.0. Bug Identifier Insect Finder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (249 vs 1). Tick Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier Insect Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Tick Identifier sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bug Identifier Insect Finder ships an update every 3 months, Tick Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier Insect Finder | Tick Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-finder/id1572061671/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-identifier/id1640443126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647530452) | [Suleyman Can Ahsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408820) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier Insect Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insect-finder/id1572061671)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate identification (sometimes)
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 💡 Educational and interesting
- 🚀 Works in remote areas
- ✨ Helps with OCD (specific case)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not free / Subscription required
- ❌ Inaccurate identification
- ❌ Difficult to get good pictures
- ❌ App crashes or closes
- ❌ Premium version is pricey

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Provide common names instead of Latin
- Improve community interaction features
- Allow personal photos instead of Wikipedia


### Tick Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-identifier/id1640443126)

Instantly identify ticks by uploading or taking a photo. Access a large database for quick identification. Subscribe for full access to all features.

**Highlights:** Instant tick identification, Photo upload for identification, Large tick database, Ad-free experience, Full access subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tick Identifier Full Access | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier Insect Finder free?

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

### Is Tick Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier Insect Finder or Tick Identifier?

Bug Identifier Insect Finder is rated higher. Bug Identifier Insect Finder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Tick Identifier averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug Identifier Insect Finder or Tick Identifier have ads?

Bug Identifier Insect Finder shows ads; Tick Identifier does not.

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

Bug Identifier Insect Finder ships an update every 3 months, and Tick Identifier monthly. Most recently, Bug Identifier Insect Finder was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tick Identifier on October 15, 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.*