# Insect ID vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Insect ID at 87% against Bug Identifier's 20%. Bug Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insect ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bug Identifier sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 8.8K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Insect ID's written reviews are positive against 20% of Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Insect ID ships an update every 3 weeks, Bug Identifier every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect ID | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105/reviews) | **[4.3 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-ai-insect-id/id1588031278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574942901) | [Picture & Photo Identifier Company LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710356675) |

## What reviewers say

### Insect ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-id-bug-identifier/id1582615105)

Instantly identify over 100,000 insect species using your phone's camera. Simply point and learn about bugs, spiders, butterflies, and more. Perfect for anyone interested in entomology or curious about the insects around them.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification, Identify 100,000+ species, Camera-based identification, Identify spiders and butterflies, Learn about insect orders, Identify anywhere, anytime

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| forever insect | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and accurate identification
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Extensive insect database
- 💡 Helpful for nature enthusiasts
- 🤩 Sparks interest in insects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes at 75% during identification
- 🔌 Subscription issues and hidden costs
- 🤔 Occasional inaccurate identification

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Login and subscription problems
- Identification issues with certain insects

**Requested features**

- More detailed information on each insect
- Offline mode for identification
- Improved search and filtering options


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-ai-insect-id/id1588031278)

Instantly identify insects and spiders by taking or uploading a photo. Access a vast database with detailed information, track your discoveries, and learn about potential dangers or care for insect pets. Offers premium features like an AI chat assistant and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Instant AI recognition of over 14,000 species, Detailed information on identified insects, Personal insect collection builder, Poison and bite identification, Pest management and pet care information, AI chat assistant (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Identification 1 Month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Identification 1 Month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Identification 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Identification 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Identification 1 Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 5 Recognitions | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Recognitions | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick identification
- 👍 Helpful expert support
- 🔍 Accurate insect detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult cancellation process
- 🤔 Inconsistent identification results
- 🚫 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scanning process gets stuck at 98%
- Inability to forward identified insect photos

**Requested features**

- Free trial for full app functionality
- Option to save identified insects
- Integration with other nature apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect ID free?

Insect ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insect ID or Bug Identifier?

Bug Identifier is rated higher. Insect ID averages 3.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Insect ID or Bug Identifier have ads?

Insect ID shows ads; Bug Identifier does not.

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

Insect ID ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bug Identifier every 4 weeks. Most recently, Insect ID was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bug Identifier on September 24, 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.*