Comparison

What is this? Use the camera! vs Bug Identifier

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

Head to head
About

What is this? Use the camera!

Point your camera at an object to instantly discover interesting facts about it. This application uses your device's camera to provide live information about your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Live camera identification
  • Object information lookup
  • Interactive discovery
  • Educational content
Features
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Simply focus your camera on the object you want to know about and tap on it! This app can tell you a lot of interesting things about objects surrounding you.

About

Bug Identifier

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and pests using AI by snapping a photo. Get detailed information, learn about dangerous species, and find practical pest control tips. Build a personal collection of your discoveries.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insect identification
  • Identify over 5,000 species
  • Detailed insect database
  • Information on dangerous bites
  • Pest analysis and control tips
  • Personal collection of identified species
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Discover insects effortlessly with the Bug Identifier: Insect Scanner app, leveraging AI for swift insect identification. Snap or upload an insect photo, and the app swiftly provides detailed information. Unsure about the toxicity of an insect bite? Curious about a moth found during your night-time exploration? Need to tackle pests in your garden? Simply launch Picture Insect, aim your phone's camera at the insect or pest, and quickly unravel the mystery. Highlighted Features: - Rapidly recognize various insects, including butterflies, moths, and spiders, using cutting-edge AI image recognition. Accurately identify over 5,000 insect species. - Comprehensive insect database featuring species names, detailed images, frequently asked questions, traits, and more. Access a wealth of well-researched insect articles. Your ultimate guide to insects. - Gain insights into dangerous insect bites, such as those from spiders, mosquitoes, and ants, and acquire preventative advice. Ensure the safety of your family. - Analyze and identify pests with the scan feature, receiving valuable information along with practical tips for detection and control. - Maintain a personal collection of identified species, and effortlessly share your discoveries with friends." Terms: [https://season-enquiry-c38.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-35d28938c02a4f9d97efd1f1791767cc?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-35d28938c02a4f9d97efd1f1791767cc?pvs=21) Privacy: [https://season-enquiry-c38.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-90ea7c38cb664f37b20be95786f9571e?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-90ea7c38cb664f37b20be95786f9571e?pvs=21)

Screenshots

What is this? Use the camera!4 screens
Bug Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 4.3 against What is this? Use the camera!'s 1.0. Bug Identifier also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (169 vs 2). What is this? Use the camera!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Bug Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. What is this? Use the camera! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 169 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of What is this? Use the camera!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Bug Identifier's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
What is this? Use the camera! versus Bug Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat is this? Use the camera!Bug Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (169 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews27.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2169 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir PrihogenkoPalina Baltsevich

Customer experience

What is this? Use the camera!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bug Identifier

All ratings169 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

What is this? Use the camera!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions7
  • Bug Identifier Premium$4.997 Days
  • Bug Identifier Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Bug Identifier 3-Month$14.993 Months
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  • Welcome One-Time Offer$19.991 Year
  • Bug Identifier Annual$24.991 Year
  • Bug Identifier Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bug Identifier Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is What is this? Use the camera! free?
What is this? Use the camera! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, What is this? Use the camera! or Bug Identifier?
Bug Identifier is rated higher. What is this? Use the camera! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 169 ratings.
Do What is this? Use the camera! or Bug Identifier have ads?
Neither What is this? Use the camera! nor Bug Identifier shows ads.

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