# Bug ID vs Stageside Dance

The clearest difference is rating: Stageside Dance at 5.0 against Bug ID's 4.0. Stageside Dance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Bug ID's advantage is ratings volume (814 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stageside Dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stageside Dance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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.

Bug ID ships an update every 5 weeks, Stageside Dance monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug ID | Stageside Dance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-id-insect-identifier/id6499542846/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageside-dance/id6763399376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **814** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Timothy Blanchard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895296261) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stageside Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stageside-dance/id6763399376)

Stay updated on your dance studio's schedule and events. Receive instant notifications for class changes and view upcoming recitals. Manage dancer information in one organized profile.

**Highlights:** View weekly class schedules, Receive instant update notifications, Track upcoming recitals, Organize dancer profiles, See instructor information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug ID free?

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

### Is Stageside Dance free?

Stageside Dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bug ID or Stageside Dance?

Stageside Dance is rated higher. Bug ID averages 4.0 out of 5 from 814 ratings, while Stageside Dance averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug ID or Stageside Dance have ads?

Neither Bug ID nor Stageside Dance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bug ID or Stageside Dance?

Bug ID ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stageside Dance monthly. Most recently, Bug ID was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stageside Dance on September 28, 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.*