Comparison

Chirping guide vs Moth Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Chirping guide

Features
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With the Chirping guide, the user learns to recognize the sounds of Finnish grasshoppers and bushcrickets. The sounds are recorded by non-fiction writer Sami Karjalainen, and most of the information content in the application also comes from him. Habitat, distribution and a detailed description of the vocalization is covered from each species. The application also shows the latest species sightings reported from Finland. The data comes from the Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility.

About

Moth Identifier

Instantly identify moths, caterpillars, and night insects from photos using advanced AI. Learn detailed information about species, rarity, and unique characteristics. Save your discoveries and explore the world of nocturnal insects.

Highlights
  • AI-powered instant identification
  • Caterpillar and night bug scanning
  • Species and rarity insights
  • Detailed insect information
  • Personal identification history
  • Simple photo upload interface
Features
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Moth Identifier: AI Insect ID makes identifying moths fast and effortless. Simply take or upload a photo, and our advanced AI technology will analyze the image and provide instant identification results. Whether you found a moth near a porch light, spotted a night insect outdoors, or want to identify a caterpillar, Moth Identifier helps you quickly learn what species it may be, how unique it is, and what makes it interesting. Key Features • Instant Moth Identification Identify a wide range of moth species in seconds using AI-powered image recognition. • Caterpillar & Night Bug Scanner Identify moth caterpillars, fuzzy larvae, and night insects from photos. • Species & Rarity Insights Discover whether your moth is common, unusual, or a special sighting in your area. • Detailed Moth Information Learn species name, appearance, colors, patterns, habitat, lifecycle, and key characteristics. • Simple & Easy-to-Use Interface Take a photo or upload from your gallery and get results instantly. • Personal Identification History Save and review your previously identified moths, caterpillars, and night insects anytime. Moth Identifier Premium Unlock the full experience with Moth Identifier Premium. Premium members enjoy: • Unlimited moth identifications • Detailed species insights • Caterpillar and night insect scanning • Full identification history • Ad-free experience Subscription Options Weekly Plan • 3-day free trial • Full Premium access for 1 week Yearly Plan • Full Premium access for 1 year • Save up to 80% compared to the weekly plan Subscription Information • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.novarights.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.novarights.com/privacy Contact Us: contact@novarights.com

Screenshots

Chirping guide4 screens
Moth Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moth Identifier at Free against Chirping guide's $3.99. Chirping guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (5 vs 1). On update cadence 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

Moth Identifier is free to download; Chirping guide costs $3.99 up front. Moth Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Chirping guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chirping guide ships an update every 2 months, Moth Identifier every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Chirping guide versus Moth Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChirping guideMoth Identifier
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPave VaisanenNova Rights LLC

In-app purchases

None

Chirping guide

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Moth Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Moth Identifier Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Moth Identifier Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chirping guide free?
Chirping guide costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moth Identifier free?
Moth Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chirping guide or Moth Identifier have ads?
Neither Chirping guide nor Moth Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chirping guide or Moth Identifier?
Chirping guide ships an update every 2 months, and Moth Identifier every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chirping guide was updated on October 14, 2026 and Moth Identifier on October 22, 2026.

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