Comparison

SkyEye vs Insect Identifier・BugScan

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

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SkyEye

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Insect Identifier・BugScan

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Identify any bug in seconds—beetles, butterflies, moths, ants, bees, wasps, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and more. Bugscan is your pocket entomologist, built exclusively for insect identification. With 750,000+ successful scans and our most advanced detection engine trained on 50,000+ species, Bugscan delivers fast, accurate results wherever you explore. Identify, learn, and log every insect you encounter. Add optional context like location or habitat for even better accuracy. Perfect for backyard discoveries, nature walks, gardening, camping, and field studies. INSTANT INSECT IDENTIFICATION Snap a photo to get a match in seconds. See common and scientific names with key field marks. Boost accuracy with region, habitat, and host-plant hints. DETAILED SPECIES INSIGHTS History & taxonomy: lineage, related species, and naming background. Habitat & range: where it lives, seasonality, and elevation. Behaviour & diet: pollinators, predators, decomposers, and more. Similar species: tips to tell close lookalikes apart. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU FOUND Life stage (age): egg, larva/caterpillar, nymph, pupa, or adult. Sex estimation: visual cues when determinable from photos. Conservation & impact: native vs. invasive notes and ecological roles. BUILD YOUR FIELD LOG Save scans with photos, date, location, and notes. Organize by trip, garden, or project and revisit your finds anytime. ADVANCED DETECTION COVERAGE 50,000+ species across butterflies and moths, beetles, ants/bees/wasps, true bugs, flies, dragonflies/damselflies, grasshoppers/katydids/crickets, mantids, roaches, and stick insects. Continuously improving with expert-reviewed updates. KEY FEATURES Real-time insect detection using your camera or stored images. Fast, accurate identifications backed by 750,000+ successful scans. Save and organize your discoveries for easy access later. HOW IT WORKS Open Bugscan, point your camera at an insect, and take a photo. Our AI analyses your image and returns a likely species match plus rich natural history details. Add optional context (region, habitat, time of day) to improve results—no field guide required. Disclaimer: Bugscan is for informational and educational purposes only. Species IDs, sex, and life-stage estimates may be uncertain from photos—do not handle insects that may sting or cause allergic reactions. Consult qualified experts for medical concerns, pest management, or conservation actions. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myriadstudiosltd.notion.site/BugScan-Privacy-Policy-250b18c4b5a3807ea391f6668a0f0291?pvs=73

Screenshots

SkyEye3 screens
Insect Identifier・BugScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyEye at none against Insect Identifier・BugScan's 2. SkyEye also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Insect Identifier・BugScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SkyEye asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyEye ships an update every 3 weeks, Insect Identifier・BugScan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SkyEye versus Insect Identifier・BugScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyEyeInsect Identifier・BugScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Huading New Energy Co., Ltd.Myriad Studios Limited

In-app purchases

None

SkyEye

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Insect Identifier・BugScan

Subscriptions2
  • BugScan Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • BugScan Premium 1 Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is SkyEye free?
SkyEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insect Identifier・BugScan free?
Insect Identifier・BugScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyEye or Insect Identifier・BugScan have ads?
Neither SkyEye nor Insect Identifier・BugScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyEye or Insect Identifier・BugScan?
SkyEye ships an update every 3 weeks, and Insect Identifier・BugScan every 4 weeks. Most recently, SkyEye was updated on May 15, 2026 and Insect Identifier・BugScan on September 19, 2026.

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