Comparison

Bug Identifier vs iBug

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

Head to head
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)

About

iBug

Identify insects from a photo and learn if they are harmless, helpful, or pests requiring attention. Get pest diagnosis, build a personal collection of identified creatures, and receive photo tips with an AI assistant for better identification.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification from photos
  • Pest diagnosis and removal advice
  • Personal insect collection and notes
  • Photo tips and AI assistant
  • Identification of bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders
Features
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Identify insects from a photo and understand whether they are harmless visitors, helpful species, or pests that need attention. MAIN FEATURES: - Instant insect identification: Take or upload a picture to identify bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders, and other small creatures. - Pest diagnosis: When an insect may be a nuisance, iBug explains the likely issue, possible damage, and practical steps to remove it safely. - Personal insect collection: Save identified insects, revisit notes, and keep track of what you have found at home, outside, or while traveling. - Photo tips and AI assistant: Get guidance for clearer photos and ask follow-up questions when you need more context. Use iBug as a practical field companion for insect identification and pest guidance. Terms of use: https://berthx.io/ibug/terms Privacy policy: https://berthx.io/ibug/privacy

Screenshots

Bug Identifier4 screens
iBug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 4.3 against iBug's 3.5. Bug Identifier also leads on ratings volume (167 vs 22). iBug's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and iBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 167 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Bug Identifier's written reviews are positive against 33% of iBug's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Identifier ships an update monthly, iBug weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bug Identifier versus iBug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IdentifieriBug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (167 ratings) — better3.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167 — better22
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalina BaltsevichBerthX

Customer experience

Bug Identifier

All ratings167 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

iBug

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
2 purchases

iBug

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBug free?
iBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier or iBug?
Bug Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while iBug averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Bug Identifier or iBug have ads?
Neither Bug Identifier nor iBug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier or iBug?
Bug Identifier ships an update monthly, and iBug weekly. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on September 19, 2026 and iBug on September 12, 2026.

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