Comparison

Bug Identifier vs Spider Identifier Bug Finder

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

Head to head
About

Bug Identifier

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and bugs from your photos or camera. Get detailed descriptions and save your favorite discoveries. Explore the insect world anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification via camera
  • Identify from existing images
  • Detailed species descriptions
  • Save favorite insects
  • Extensive insect information database
  • High accuracy identification
Features
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Identify insects worldwide anytime, anywhere! Bug ID is the most advanced insect identification tool in the market, just point out your camera and let us do the work Whether you're in your garden, a forest, somewhere in your region or abroad. Bug ID got you covered. Bug ID features: - Detailed description of any bug, insects, or spider species - Save and arrange your favorite insects for easy access - Instantly identify insects with a snap - Extensive information about all kinds of insects - Identify species using available images - Search with an impressive accuracy rate Subscription: Bug ID comes as a free application with the possibility to upgrade to: - 1 Year auto-renewable subscription for 29.99$. - 1 Month auto-renewable subscription for 9.99$. - 6 Month auto-renewable subscription for 14.99$. Please note that the pricing might differ depending on your region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://mobime.org/terms Privacy policy : https://mobime.org/policy

About

Spider Identifier Bug Finder

Identify unknown insects and spiders by simply taking a photo. This app uses machine learning trained by professionals to provide accurate taxonomic information and detailed insights into insect characteristics, evolution, and species.

Highlights
  • Identify insects from photos or camera
  • Machine learning-based identification
  • Detailed insect taxonomy
  • In-depth learning resources
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF AN INSECT OR A SPIDER? With Bug identifier - Insect id, anyone can identify insects like a scientist. Just take a photo of an insect and this app will tell you exactly taxonomy of its species using machine learning technique. We only take answers from trusted professional to train our machine learning algorithm so that it can give you the best result. - Insect taxonomy Bug identifier - Insect id app gives you in-depth information about insects. Learn about an insect’s structure, appearance, evolution, species that can be confused, characteristics and so much more. FEATURES: - Instantly identify any insect from photo or camera. - High quality database. - Rich learning source about insects. - Intuitive interface easy to use. About Bug identifier - Insect id Premium: - Premium Weekly $3.99/weekly (auto-renewable) - Premium Yearly $39.99 per yearly (auto-renewable) - 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/bug-identifier-insect-finder/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bug-identifier-insect-finder/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bug Identifier4 screens
Spider Identifier Bug Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spider Identifier Bug Finder at 69% against Bug Identifier's 0%. Spider Identifier Bug Finder also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 1). Bug Identifier's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). 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. Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Spider Identifier Bug Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Identifier Bug Finder has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Bug Identifier's written reviews are positive against 69% of Spider Identifier Bug Finder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, Spider Identifier Bug Finder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bug Identifier versus Spider Identifier Bug Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IdentifierSpider Identifier Bug Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobimePham Thi Huyen Trang

Customer experience

Bug Identifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Spider Identifier Bug Finder

All ratings88 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

Bug Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spider Identifier Bug Finder

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App locks behind paywall
  • Results are not accurate
  • App doesn't identify bugs
  • Wikipedia link doesn't work
  • Photo/gallery function is backwards
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  • App plays annoying music
  • App goes directly to an ad with music

Requested features

4 requests
  • Provide descriptions of spiders (venomous, aggressive, habitat, etc.)
  • Allow users to disable in-app music
  • Improve photo/gallery function usability
  • Offer more information beyond just the scientific name

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Insect Identification - BUG ID$9.991 Month
  • Bug identifier - Half$14.996 Months
  • Bug Identifier - Year$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Spider Identifier Bug Finder

Subscriptions4
  • Sale Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Sale Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Identifier Bug Finder free?
Spider Identifier Bug Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier or Spider Identifier Bug Finder?
Bug Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spider Identifier Bug Finder averages 3.9 from 88 ratings.
Do Bug Identifier or Spider Identifier Bug Finder have ads?
Neither Bug Identifier nor Spider Identifier Bug Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier or Spider Identifier Bug Finder?
Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, and Spider Identifier Bug Finder every 3 months. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on August 22, 2026 and Spider Identifier Bug Finder on September 5, 2026.

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