Comparison

Insect Identifier vs Spider Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Insect Identifier

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
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Insect Identifier can help you instantly identify any insect with your phone. Just take a shot and get high accuracy result with detailed informations like: Common name Scientific name Species classification Life cycle Predators Behavior Population … and many more And if you are going on a trip without Wifi? Don't worry, this app still works even without internet connection. Keep track of your identifications with a beautiful collection space. You can share any of your insect id with your friends. Insect Identifier+ • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app and remove ads. All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://rockybrain.com/terms/ https://rockybrain.com/policy/

About

Spider Identifier

Instantly identify spiders using AI. Snap a photo to discover species, danger levels, and venom profiles. Save your findings and explore community identifications worldwide. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and the curious.

Highlights
  • AI-powered species identification
  • Danger level and venom profile
  • Detailed spider profiles
  • Field log for saved identifications
  • Community identification browsing
  • Field notes for context
Features
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Instantly identify any spider with the power of AI. Just snap a photo or choose one from your library, and get the species, danger level, venom profile, and more in seconds. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER AI identifications can be inaccurate. Never rely on this app for safety-critical decisions. Do not approach or handle any spider based on results from this app. If bitten, seek medical attention immediately. KEY FEATURES - AI-Powered Results — Species name, scientific classification, and safety rating in seconds - Venom & Bite Info — See danger ratings, medical significance, and what to do if bitten - Detailed Profiles — Physical descriptions, behavior, diet, web type, habitat, and ecology - Field Log — Save and revisit every identification you've made - The Web — Browse community identifications from around the world - Field Notes — Add context about where and how you found each spider BUILT FOR NATURE LOVERS & THE SPIDER-CURIOUS Whether you're a hiker, gardener, student, or just found something crawling on your wall — understand the spiders around you.

Screenshots

Insect Identifier4 screens
Spider Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spider Identifier at none against Insect Identifier's 3. Spider Identifier also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Insect Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (691 vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Insect Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Spider Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spider Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 691 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Insect Identifier versus Spider Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IdentifierSpider Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (691 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings691 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Giang NamKawaii

Customer experience

Insect Identifier

All ratings691 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative73.1%

Spider Identifier

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Insect Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during onboarding process
  • Unable to upload photos in some cases
  • Incorrect insect identification

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include spider identification
  • Expand coverage to global insect species
  • Improve accuracy through machine learning

Spider Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Insect Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Insect Identifier+3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Insect Identifier+$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Insect Identifier+ Lifetime$69.99
None

Spider Identifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Identifier free?
Spider Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Insect Identifier or Spider Identifier?
Spider Identifier is rated higher. Insect Identifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Spider Identifier averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Insect Identifier or Spider Identifier have ads?
Neither Insect Identifier nor Spider Identifier shows ads.

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