# Insect Identifier vs Bintan SeaShell

The clearest difference is rating: Insect Identifier at 4.6 against Bintan SeaShell's 1.4. Insect Identifier also leads on ratings volume (691 vs 8) and review sentiment (23% vs 14%). Bintan SeaShell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insect Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bintan SeaShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Insect Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 691 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Insect Identifier's written reviews are positive against 14% of Bintan SeaShell's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect Identifier | Bintan SeaShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier/id1588693427/reviews)** | [1.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bintan-seashell/id6469020178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **691** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 373 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Giang Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588693429) | [Esco Micro Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/629847956) |

## What reviewers say

### Insect Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier/id1588693427)

Instantly identify insects using your phone's camera. Get detailed information on common and scientific names, classification, life cycle, and more. Save your discoveries and share them with friends, even offline.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification, Detailed insect information, Offline functionality, Personal collection space, Share identifications, Species classification

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insect Identifier+ | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Identifier+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Insect Identifier+ Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate insect identification
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💯 Helpful for gardeners and nature enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent misidentifications
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free usage
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🌍 Biased towards North American species

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during onboarding process
- Unable to upload photos in some cases
- Incorrect insect identification

**Requested features**

- Include spider identification
- Expand coverage to global insect species
- Improve accuracy through machine learning


### Bintan SeaShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bintan-seashell/id6469020178)

Identify seashells with this app that uses image recognition and a comprehensive database. Learn about shell species, their habitats, and natural history. Features educational content and offline access for beachcombers and marine enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Image recognition for shell identification, Extensive seashell species database, Detailed descriptive information, Educational content on marine life, Offline database access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect Identifier free?

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

### Is Bintan SeaShell free?

Bintan SeaShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or Bintan SeaShell?

Insect Identifier is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Bintan SeaShell averages 1.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Insect Identifier or Bintan SeaShell have ads?

Neither Insect Identifier nor Bintan SeaShell shows ads.

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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.*