Comparison

EuroBeetles vs Orthoptera

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

Head to head
About

EuroBeetles

Identify common European beetles with detailed descriptions and images. This app includes an entomological dictionary in multiple languages to aid naturalists in field identification.

Highlights
  • Identification of 80 common European beetles
  • Detailed species descriptions
  • High-quality images for each beetle
  • Entomological dictionary
  • Multilingual support (English, German, Russian, Swedish, Latin)
Features
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App featuring 80 most common beetles of Europe, including a short entomological dictionary in English. German, and Russian. The beetles (coleoptera) comrise more than 350 000 species in 166 families, which makes them the biggest order in animal class of the insects. Almost one quarter of all know life-forms are beetles! New species are discovered frequently and each year hundreds of them are added to the list of species. EurBeetles describes and depicts 80 species that are most common in Europe. Each species contains a description and pictures which allow the interested naturalist to determine a species in the field. For most beetles the English and Swedish terms are listed in addition to the original German and taxonomical name. As an additional component this app contains a concise entymological dictionary in German, English, Russian, and - where appropriate - Latin resp. taxonomical terms.

About

Orthoptera

Identify over 180 European grasshopper and cricket species with an intuitive key, extensive images, audio, and detailed information. Narrow down possibilities using criteria like size or GPS location. Designed for both beginners and experts for fieldwork.

Highlights
  • Intuitive identification key
  • Over 180 European species
  • 6,000+ images, audio, and drawings
  • Detailed species information
  • Flexible criteria selection
  • GPS localization for range narrowing
Features
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Using "Orthoptera" - the scientific term for grasshoppers and crickets - over 180 European species can be identified with the help of an intuitive identification key. The featured species are illustrated with more than 6,000 images, audio recordings, and drawings. Detailed information on appearance, song, habitat, and distribution complements the data for each species. Users can freely select criteria such as body size or wing length, even in combination. This approach simplifies identification and makes the application extremely flexible. Additionally, the range of species can be automatically narrowed down using GPS localisation. The app is designed for both interested amateurs and experts, making it an ideal companion for fieldwork. For more information, visit: https://www.orthoptera.ch/wiki/info-app-wiki/orthoptera-app A subscription is required for access to all species: Β· The subscription enables unlimited use of the app and finances its maintenance and further development. Β· It is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Β· Price of the yearly subscription: see In-App-Purchases Β· You will be charged with the payment method specified for your Apple ID Β· The subscription will automatically renew, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Β· The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Β· Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase Β· Privacy policy: https://garzotto.com/privacy_en.html Β· Terms of use: https://garzotto.com/termsofuse_en.html

Screenshots

EuroBeetles4 screens
Orthoptera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orthoptera at 100% against EuroBeetles's 20%. Orthoptera also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months). EuroBeetles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Orthoptera is free to download; EuroBeetles costs $2.99 up front. Orthoptera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. EuroBeetles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EuroBeetles ships an update every 38 months, Orthoptera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences Β· 2 level
EuroBeetles versus Orthoptera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEuroBeetlesOrthoptera
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaid β€” betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size80 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI.M.D. Publicacion C.A.Garzotto GmbH

Customer experience

EuroBeetles

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Orthoptera

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EuroBeetles

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Orthoptera

Subscriptions1
  • Orthoptera Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is EuroBeetles free?
EuroBeetles costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orthoptera free?
Orthoptera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EuroBeetles or Orthoptera have ads?
Neither EuroBeetles nor Orthoptera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EuroBeetles or Orthoptera?
EuroBeetles ships an update every 38 months, and Orthoptera every 6 weeks. Most recently, EuroBeetles was updated on October 14, 2026 and Orthoptera on October 24, 2026.

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