Comparison

Big Butterfly Count vs Bug Identifier

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

Bug Identifier

Identify bugs, spiders, and insects instantly with AI. Snap a photo to get detailed information including common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, and ecological role. Save and share your discoveries.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insect identification
  • Identify bugs and spiders from photos
  • Detailed insect information
  • Save and share identifications
  • Light and dark mode
  • Educational insect facts
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Know what bit you — and whether it's dangerous. BugAlert turns your camera into a fast bug, spider and bite identifier built for one moment: when you find something and need to know if it's a threat. Snap a photo and get three ranked matches with honest confidence, a clear danger flag, and what to do next. Built around the danger question • Colour-coded danger verdict on every result: venomous, bites, stings, disease-carrier or harmless. • "What bit me?" mode narrows welts and stings to a likely culprit — mosquito, tick, flea, bedbug, spider, ant or wasp — with first-aid steps and clear red-flag guidance on when to seek care. • Pest mode helps you tell a cockroach from a carpenter ant from a termite, read the signs of an infestation, and decide DIY vs. call a pro. Accurate, honest identification • Three candidates with confidence — never a single overconfident guess. • Species info: common and scientific name, reference photos, range and season. • Voice input for the bug that got away: describe it and get likely matches. • Every scan saved to your history. Important BugAlert provides informational identification and general safety guidance only. It is not medical, veterinary or pest-control advice. For a bite or sting that worries you, or a suspected infestation, consult a qualified professional. ——— This app requires a subscription to use. Subscriptions are managed by users and you can cancel at any time. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription at any time using the account settings on your phone. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase if you would not like to get an auto renewing subscription. Privacy Policy: https://famoconnect.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Big Butterfly Count4 screens
Bug Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Butterfly Count at 77% against Bug Identifier's 24%. Big Butterfly Count also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bug Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Big Butterfly Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Butterfly Count holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 4.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Big Butterfly Count's written reviews are positive against 24% of Bug Identifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Butterfly Count ships an update monthly, Bug Identifier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Big Butterfly Count versus Bug Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Butterfly CountBug Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better4.3 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better24.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterfly Conservation Trading LtdFAMO Connect LLC

Customer experience

Big Butterfly Count

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.9%

Bug Identifier

All ratings4,057 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative69.5%

Bugs and requests

Big Butterfly Count

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bug Identifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Misidentifies common insects like spiders and beetles
  • App crashes or freezes when trying to identify bugs
  • Requires full photo library access instead of selected photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to save identified insects
  • Improve accuracy of identification
  • Reduce number of ads and in-app purchases

In-app purchases

None

Big Butterfly Count

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Annual$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Big Butterfly Count free?
Big Butterfly Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Butterfly Count or Bug Identifier?
Big Butterfly Count is rated higher. Big Butterfly Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Big Butterfly Count or Bug Identifier have ads?
Neither Big Butterfly Count nor Bug Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Butterfly Count or Bug Identifier?
Big Butterfly Count ships an update monthly, and Bug Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, Big Butterfly Count was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bug Identifier on October 16, 2026.

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