# Bug Identifier+ vs Insektly

The clearest difference is rating: Insektly at 5.0 against Bug Identifier+'s 4.1. Insektly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bug Identifier+'s advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Insektly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insektly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier+ has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier+ | Insektly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-plus/id6451086749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insektly-bug-identifier-ai/id6748286734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) | [Evgenii Pestrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785372595) |

## 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 |


### Insektly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insektly-bug-identifier-ai/id6748286734)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insectly premium weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Insectly premium annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier+ free?

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

### Is Insektly free?

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

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

Insektly is rated higher. Bug Identifier+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Insektly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Bug Identifier+ shows ads; Insektly does not.

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

Bug Identifier+ ships an update every 3 months, and Insektly every 3 months. Most recently, Bug Identifier+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Insektly on October 30, 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.*