Comparison

Bug Identifier vs QVI

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

QVI

Features
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QVI ist deine Lern-App für das Qualifikationsverfahren (QV) in der Schweiz. Üb mit über 1'400 echten QV-Prüfungen und Übungssets für 210 Lehrberufe – mit Lösung und Erklärung zu jeder Frage. ECHTE QV-PRÜFUNGEN • Über 1'400 Original-Prüfungen aus 100 Lehrberufen • Dazu Übungssets: über 1'800 Sets mit mehr als 35'000 Fragen für 210 Lehrberufe, von Kauffrau/Kaufmann bis Elektroinstallateur/in • Zu jeder Frage die Lösung und eine kurze Erklärung MIT PLAN LERNEN • Lade deine Unterlagen hoch: Fotos, PDF oder Notizen • QVI erkennt die Themen und macht dir einen Tagesplan bis zur Prüfung • Zusammenfassungen, Quiz und eine Kurzprüfung mit Note DRANBLEIBEN • QV-Countdown und Widget für den Homescreen • Streak, XP und Streak-Schutz • QVI begleitet dich jeden Tag — — — QVI Premium (Abo) QVI Premium ist als automatisch verlängerndes Abo erhältlich: • Jährlich – CHF 34.95 (7 Tage kostenlos testen) • Wöchentlich – CHF 8.95 Die Zahlung wird bei Kaufbestätigung deinem Apple-ID-Konto belastet. Das Abo verlängert sich automatisch, sofern es nicht mindestens 24 Stunden vor Ablauf gekündigt wird. Verwalten oder kündigen kannst du es in den Einstellungen deines Apple-ID-Kontos. Nutzungsbedingungen (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutzerklärung: https://qvi-website.vercel.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bug Identifier4 screens
QVI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bug Identifier at 14.5 against QVI's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 QVI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, QVI weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bug Identifier versus QVI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IdentifierQVI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobimeFinn Luca Peter

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
2 purchases

QVI

Subscriptions2
  • QVI Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • QVI Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QVI free?
QVI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bug Identifier or QVI have ads?
Neither Bug Identifier nor QVI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier or QVI?
Bug Identifier ships an update every 10 days, and QVI weekly. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on October 24, 2026 and QVI on October 24, 2026.

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