# Buggy World vs Insect Identifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buggy World at 100% against Insect Identifier's 10%. Buggy World also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Insect Identifier's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Insect Identifier is free to download; Buggy World costs $2.99 up front. Insect Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Buggy World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buggy World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insect Identifier has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Buggy World's written reviews are positive against 10% of Insect Identifier's.

Buggy World ships an update every 13 months, Insect Identifier every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buggy World | Insect Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggy-world/id566997531/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) |

## What reviewers say

### Buggy World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggy-world/id566997531)

Explore the fascinating world of insects with detailed descriptions and fun facts. This app categorizes bugs into seven groups, using simple English and audio narration to make learning accessible for children. Discover their effects, causes, and importance in nature through engaging content and a quiz.

**Highlights:** Insect categorization (7 groups), Detailed descriptions, Simple English explanations, Audio narration, Bug quiz section, Ecological importance information

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insect Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bugs/id1543946563)

Identify thousands of insects, bugs, pests, and butterflies using your phone's camera. Simply point and scan to learn about wildlife around you through a rich database. Upgrade for unlimited identifications and detailed information.

**Highlights:** Identify thousands of insects and bugs, High accuracy image recognition, Discover butterflies and wildlife, Rich database information, AI-powered learning engine, Unlimited scans with Premium

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| identify bug bites by photo | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Bug Scanner Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Scanner Premium 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Insect Scanner Premium 1 year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick ID and minimal ads
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Tick identification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Couldn't identify small insects
- 🐛 Misidentified insects
- 🐛 Always says 'unknown'
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to identify common insects
- Misidentifies insects
- Subscription issues and cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Improve accuracy for small insects
- Expand insect database
- Add more user-friendly features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buggy World free?

Buggy World costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insect Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buggy World or Insect Identifier?

Buggy World is rated higher. Buggy World averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Insect Identifier averages 3.1 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Buggy World or Insect Identifier have ads?

Neither Buggy World nor Insect Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buggy World or Insect Identifier?

Buggy World ships an update every 13 months, and Insect Identifier every 5 weeks. Most recently, Buggy World was updated on November 1, 2026 and Insect Identifier on November 3, 2026.

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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.*