Comparison

Big Butterfly Count vs NOC Academy

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

Head to head
About

Big Butterfly Count

Participate in a national butterfly and moth survey by identifying and counting species in your local environment. Your observations contribute to understanding the health of UK wildlife. Features an identification guide and a map to view submitted sightings.

Highlights
  • Butterfly and moth identification guide
  • Count and submit sightings
  • View submitted records on a map
  • Contribute to wildlife research
  • 15-minute nature observation
Features
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Take part in the UK’s annual Big Butterfly Count with this easy to use and informative app. Spend 15 minutes in nature and help butterflies at the same time. All you need to do is identify and count the relevant butterfly and moth species you spot. Then submit your sightings to help take the pulse of nature. Your records help to show how butterflies are faring in the UK. The app features a beautiful ID guide to help you identify and learn about the 21 species that are the focus of this study. You can also view all of your submitted counts and see everyone's records on the map within the app.

About

NOC Academy

Features
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The learning content available on this digital platform ranges from essential skills such as Communication skills, Time Management and Conflict Resolution, to leadership and management skills, to more specialized skills, such as Sales Leadership and Management. No Ordinary Corporation is a 51% black female-owned consulting firm made up of diverse, knowledgeable, and passionate professionals. In line with our mission of empowering people and businesses to deliver exceptional results, we provide an array of custom-designed learning programs in both classroom and digital formats. In order to continue to deliver valuable learning to our clients, we recognized the need to provide a digital platform that can be easily accessible, relevant and cost-effective to individuals as well as organisations. The learning content available on the NOC Academy app ranges from essential skills such as Communication Skills, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, and many more, to leadership and management skills, to more specialized skills, such as Sales Leadership and Management. All content on this platform is developed, approved, and owned by No Ordinary Corporation. We are also able to assist clients with tailor-made learning solutions where required.

Screenshots

Big Butterfly Count4 screens
NOC Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Butterfly Count at every 5 weeks against NOC Academy's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Butterfly Count ships an update every 5 weeks, NOC Academy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and March 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Big Butterfly Count versus NOC Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Butterfly CountNOC Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperButterfly Conservation Trading LtdByteKast Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Big Butterfly Count

No in-app purchases

None

NOC Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Butterfly Count free?
Big Butterfly Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOC Academy free?
NOC Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Butterfly Count or NOC Academy have ads?
Neither Big Butterfly Count nor NOC Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Butterfly Count or NOC Academy?
Big Butterfly Count ships an update every 5 weeks, and NOC Academy every 3 months. Most recently, Big Butterfly Count was updated on November 1, 2026 and NOC Academy on March 14, 2026.

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