# Bug Identifier+ vs Insect Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Insect Identifier at 5.0 against Bug Identifier+'s 4.1. Insect Identifier also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Bug Identifier+'s advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Insect Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insect Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier+ has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bug Identifier+ ships an update every 3 months, Insect Identifier daily. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier+ | Insect Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bug/id6737745385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) | [Umut Bozdag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767232549) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749)

Instantly identify insects and spiders with advanced image recognition. Access an extensive database for detailed information and track your discoveries with a history feature. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for an engaging learning experience.

**Highlights:** Instant insect and spider identification, Extensive species database, Identification history log, User-friendly interface, Offline identification capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Insect Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-identifier-scan-bug/id6737745385)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, reptiles, and snakes using AI by snapping a photo. Engage in interactive chats for detailed information, build a digital collection of your discoveries, and explore curated wildlife articles. Learn about habitats, behaviors, and safety tips for thousands of species.

**Highlights:** AI-powered identification, Interactive AI chat assistant, Digital collection of discoveries, Detailed species information, Offline access to saved IDs, Educational wildlife articles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bug Scan - Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bug Scan - Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bug Scan - Pro - Annual | $27.99 | per year |
| Bug Scan - Pro - Annual | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier+ free?

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

### Is Insect Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier+ or Insect Identifier?

Insect Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Insect Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug Identifier+ or Insect Identifier have ads?

Bug Identifier+ shows ads; Insect Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier+ or Insect Identifier?

Bug Identifier+ ships an update every 3 months, and Insect Identifier daily. Most recently, Bug Identifier+ was updated on August 19, 2026 and Insect Identifier on September 17, 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.*