Comparison

Bug ID vs Chalk

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

Head to head
About

Bug ID

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
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Looking for the ultimate insect guide? Search no more, as Bug ID has everything you may need to become an entomology guru! Whether you want to keep pests at bay in your garden or explore butterflies in the local park—our insect identifier has you covered. What can you do with Bug ID at your side? ● Identify insects instantly Ever spotted an unknown bug in your garden and wondered if it’s a pest or a beneficial insect? You don’t have to know all the distinctive features of every species, as our bug finder does! Just snap a bug, butterfly, spider, or slug, and our cutting-edge AI technology will do the rest. Each insect profile has exhaustive information about it: • Clear photos of the bug at all stages of its development • In-depth descriptions • Impact on other people, animals, plants, and other insects • Distribution • Active seasons • Tips on pest control and prevention ● Track your finds Never lose the insects you’ve recognized! You don’t need to keep records of every pest spotted in the garden or a beautiful butterfly seen in the park, as all your finds are automatically saved in Snap History. ● Build and manage custom collections Arrange your custom collections of insects and spiders and navigate them with ease thanks to the smooth interface of our bug identifier. Build up your insect collections, access them instantly, and keep essential information at hand anytime, anywhere. Download Bug ID and start your journey of exploring insects right now! Subscribe to Bug ID Premium to get unlimited access to all the app’s features: ● Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually at the rate depending on the subscription plan. ● Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://aiby.mobi/insectid_ios/terms/ https://aiby.mobi/insectid_ios/privacy/ For any questions or inquiries, please use our customer support form at https://aiby.mobi/insectid_ios/support/

About

Chalk

Get step-by-step homework help for math and science. This AI tutor explains answers by writing and speaking, allowing you to follow the process. Learn by doing with interactive explanations and save your work for later.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step problem solving
  • Verbal and written explanations
  • Interactive whiteboard
  • Save and revisit explanations
  • Photo, voice, or text input
  • On-iPad direct writing
Features
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Chalk is an AI tutor that shows its work. Ask a maths or science question by typing, speaking, or snapping a photo. Chalk writes and draws on a whiteboard while explaining each step aloud, so you can follow how the answer comes together. Learn by doing: • Work through problems step by step. • Answer quick checks and ask follow-up questions on the same board. • Replay an explanation or jump back to a step. • Save your boards and return to them later. • On iPad, write your own working directly on the board. Chalk is free to start, with an optional Chalk Pro subscription. Available plans, prices, and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. AI can make mistakes. Check important answers and use Chalk to understand the method, not just copy a result. Privacy Policy: https://trychalk.me/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bug ID4 screens
Chalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug ID at 4.0 against Chalk's 1.0. Bug ID also leads on ratings volume (844 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Chalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 844 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bug ID versus Chalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IDChalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (844 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings844 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAIBYOLUWAPELUMI S OYELOWO

Bugs and requests

Bug ID

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent identification results
  • Deleting photos after closing the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Zoom functionality for small insects
  • Ability to provide additional details about insects

Chalk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bug ID

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly access$4.997 Days
  • Weekly access (3 days trial)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly access$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly access (3 days trial)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly access (3 days trial)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly premium subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly premium subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium subscription2 variants$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Chalk

Subscriptions2
  • Chalk Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Chalk Pro Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Bug ID free?
Bug ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chalk free?
Chalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug ID or Chalk?
Bug ID is rated higher. Bug ID averages 4.0 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Chalk averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bug ID or Chalk have ads?
Neither Bug ID nor Chalk shows ads.

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