# Identify Insect vs Bug ID

The clearest difference is rating: Bug ID at 4.0 against Identify Insect's 1.0. Bug ID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (814 vs 1). Identify Insect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identify Insect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Bug ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug ID holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug ID has 814 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Identify Insect's written reviews are positive against 23% of Bug ID's.

Identify Insect ships an update weekly, Bug ID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identify Insect | Bug ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-insect/id6478288015/reviews) | **[4.0 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-id-insect-identifier/id6499542846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **814** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faravaree lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732439357) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Identify Insect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identify-insect/id6478288015)

Instantly identify insects and spiders from photos using advanced recognition technology. Access detailed information on species, habitats, behaviors, and potential dangers. Offers educational resources to learn more about the insect world.

**Highlights:** Photo-based insect identification, Spider identification, Detailed species information, Toxicity and harmfulness data, Educational articles and guides, Interactive learning modules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week Access Discount | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Month Access Discount | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Year Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Year Premium Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |


### Bug ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-id-insect-identifier/id6499542846)

Instantly identify insects, spiders, butterflies, and slugs by taking a picture. Access detailed information about each species, track your discoveries, and organize them into custom collections. Become an entomology expert with this comprehensive guide.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification via photo, Detailed insect profiles, Pest control and prevention tips, Track and save insect finds, Customizable insect collections, AI-powered bug finder

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast identification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate identification
- 🔍 Detailed insect information
- 💡 Helpful for students and nature enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📷 Struggles with blurry/small images

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent identification results
- Deleting photos after closing the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Zoom functionality for small insects
- Ability to provide additional details about insects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identify Insect free?

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

### Is Bug ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Identify Insect or Bug ID?

Bug ID is rated higher. Identify Insect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bug ID averages 4.0 from 814 ratings.

### Do Identify Insect or Bug ID have ads?

Identify Insect shows ads; Bug ID does not.

### Which is updated more often, Identify Insect or Bug ID?

Identify Insect ships an update weekly, and Bug ID every 5 weeks. Most recently, Identify Insect was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bug ID on October 12, 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.*