# Bug Identifier vs Bug Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bug Identifier at 94% against Bug Identifier's 0%. Bug Identifier also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 1). Bug Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bug Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 32 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 94% of Bug Identifier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, Bug Identifier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier | Bug Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectspider/id1583757818/reviews)** | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-butterfly-id/id6717602998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502822219) | [Andrei Ivanou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591602895) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectspider/id1583757818)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identification - BUG ID | $9.99 | per month |
| Bug identifier - Half | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Bug Identifier - Year | $29.99 | per year |


### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-butterfly-id/id6717602998)

Identify any insect with a picture using a comprehensive database. Learn about their habits, habitats, and whether they are harmful. Track your discoveries on an interactive map and connect with a community of enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive insect identification by picture, Search by name and species, In-depth insect details (harmful/harmless, habits, habitat), Interactive map to track scanned insects, Regular database updates, Community sharing and connection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identification Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Insect Identification Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Identifier Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Insect Identification Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier free?

Bug Identifier 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, Bug Identifier or Bug Identifier?

Bug Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

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

Bug Identifier shows ads; Bug Identifier does not.

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

Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, and Bug Identifier fortnightly. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bug 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.*