Bug Identifier & ID Insect vs PlantScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bug Identifier & ID Insect
Identify insects and spiders using your phone's camera. Get detailed information on species, including classification, habitat, behavior, and ecological role. Learn fascinating facts about the insect world around you.
- Image recognition for insect identification
- Detailed species classification
- Information on habitat and behavior
- Ecological role and life cycle details
- Conservation status and interesting facts
- Supports over 6,387 insect species
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Discover and learn about the insects in your surroundings using image recognition technology. With Insect Identifier, you can easily identify insects, such as: butterflies, moths, spiders, centipedes, ants, bees, wasps, beetles, weevils, termites and dragonflies. Insect Identifier can recognize over 6,387 insect species worldwide. You'll receive the common name, a description, similar insects and the classification of each insect. Key Features: 1. Taxonomy and Classification: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species; Related species or subgroups. 2. Physical Description: Size, color, and distinctive features; Life stages (egg, larva/nymph, pupa, adult). 3. Habitat: Typical environments (forests, grasslands, aquatic, urban, etc.); Geographic distribution (regions or countries where it's found). 4. Behavior: Feeding habits (herbivorous, carnivorous, omnivorous); Reproductive behavior; Social behavior (solitary, communal, eusocial). 5. Ecological Role: Pollination; Predatory or prey status in the food chain; Impact on the environment. 6. Life Cycle: Duration of each life stage; Metamorphosis type (complete, incomplete). 7. Interactions with Humans: Agricultural impact (pest, beneficial insect); Medical significance (vector for diseases, venomous); Cultural significance (symbolism, folklore). 8. Conservation Status: Threatened or endangered status; Conservation efforts. 9. Interesting Facts: Unique behaviors, adaptations, or features; Any other notable trivia. ******* Privacy: https://mednoor.github.io/webpages/privacy.html Terms: https://mednoor.github.io/webpages/terms.html
PlantScan
Identify plants and learn about their care needs by scanning their leaves. Get general recommendations for watering, sunlight, and maintenance. Ideal for new plant owners.
- Leaf and plant scanning
- Plant identification
- Care guides
- Watering recommendations
- Sunlight exposure info
- Maintenance suggestions
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PlantScan allows you to scan plant leaves and discover useful information about them. Take a photo to identify plants and explore general care recommendations such as watering frequency, sunlight exposure, and maintenance suggestions. Features: - Leaf and plant scanning - Informational care guides - Clean and simple design - Suitable for beginners Subscription: PlantScan offers optional subscription plans for access to premium features. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your Apple ID settings. Disclaimer: This app provides general plant information and does not guarantee accuracy of results. It is intended for educational use only. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/aiplantscan/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/aiplantscan/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlantScan at 4.3 against Bug Identifier & ID Insect's 4.1. PlantScan also leads on ratings volume (430 vs 33). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bug Identifier & ID Insect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PlantScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PlantScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantScan has 430 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bug Identifier & ID Insect ships an update every 2 weeks, PlantScan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bug Identifier & ID Insect | PlantScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (33 ratings) | 4.3 (430 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 430 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aberkane Software House FZ-LLC | 焱辉 史 |
Customer experience
Bug Identifier & ID Insect
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In-app purchases
Bug Identifier & ID Insect
- Full access for 1 week$0.997 Days
- Full access for 1 year$4.991 Year
PlantScan
- PlantScan 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$19.997 Days
- PlantScan 1 Week Pro3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- PlantScan 1 Year Pro$29.991 Year
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- PlantScan 1 Year Pro$34.991 Year
- PlantScan 1 Year Pro$89.991 Year
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