Comparison

Insect ID 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

Insect ID

Instantly identify insects with a photo using advanced AI. Explore detailed profiles, track your discoveries, and organize them into custom collections. Ideal for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the insect world.

Highlights
  • Instant AI insect identification
  • Detailed insect profiles
  • Track insect discoveries
  • Organize with custom collections
  • View geographical distribution
  • Learn about ecological importance
Features
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Your Ultimate Insect Guide – Bug Finder Stop searching — Bug Finder has everything you need to become an entomology expert! Whether you're keeping pests out of your garden or admiring butterflies in the park, our insect identifier has you covered. What Can You Do with Bug Finder? - Identify insects instantly Ever spotted a bug and wondered if it's a pest or a helpful insect? No need to memorize species details—just snap a photo of any bug, butterfly, spider, or slug, and our advanced AI will identify it instantly. Each insect profile includes: - Detailed description - Effects on people, animals, plants, and other insects - Geographical distribution - Ecological importance - Life-cycle stages - Characteristics - Habitat and distribution - Active seasons - Behavior and diet - Fun facts Track Your Discoveries Never lose track of the insects you identify! All your finds are automatically saved in Snap History, so you don’t have to manually record every pest or rare butterfly you encounter. Create and Manage Collections Organize your insect discoveries effortlessly with custom collections. Our intuitive interface lets you categorize bugs and spiders, ensuring quick access to essential information anytime, anywhere. Create wishlists of the rare species you want to find. Start Exploring Today! Download Bug Finder and dive into the world of insects now. Upgrade to Bug Finder Premium for Unlimited Access - Choose from weekly or annual subscription plans. - Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Use - https://www.brilliantapps.se/bug-finder#terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://www.brilliantapps.se/bug-finder#privacy-policy

About

Bug Identifier

Instantly identify insects from photos using advanced AI. Get detailed profiles on their habitat, behavior, diet, and potential risks. Explore discoveries and build your personal bug collection.

Highlights
  • Instant AI-powered bug identification
  • Detailed species profiles
  • Community exploration tab
  • Personal bug collection
  • Safety notices and risk information
  • Share discoveries
Features
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Discover the fascinating world of insects around you. Bug Identifier uses cutting-edge AI to instantly identify bugs and insects from a single photo — and gives you detailed information about their habitat, behavior, diet, and whether they pose any risks. How It Works Snap a photo or choose one from your library, and our AI will identify the bug in seconds. Get a complete profile including common name, scientific name, size, habitat, diet, behavior patterns, and safety information. Key Features - Instant AI-powered bug and insect identification - Detailed species profiles with habitat, diet, and behavior info - Community tab to explore what others are finding - Save and manage your personal bug collection - Share your discoveries with friends and family - Safety notices and risk/benefit information for every identification Bug Identifier is for educational purposes only. AI identifications may contain inaccuracies. Never handle unknown or unfamiliar insects. Seek professional help for medical concerns. Find our EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Insect ID4 screens
Bug Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Insect ID at fortnightly against Bug Identifier's every 3 months. Bug Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 25). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Insect ID sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Bug Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Insect ID against 4.6 for Bug Identifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 81 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insect ID ships an update fortnightly, Bug Identifier every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Insect ID versus Bug Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IDBug Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings) — better4.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2581 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrilliant Apps Sweden ABKawaii

Customer experience

Insect ID

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%

Bug Identifier

All ratings81 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Insect ID

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Bug Identifier Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bug Identifier Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect ID free?
Insect ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Insect ID or Bug Identifier?
Insect ID is rated higher. Insect ID averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Bug Identifier averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.
Do Insect ID or Bug Identifier have ads?
Neither Insect ID nor Bug Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insect ID or Bug Identifier?
Insect ID ships an update fortnightly, and Bug Identifier every 3 months. Most recently, Insect ID was updated on August 14, 2026 and Bug Identifier on September 18, 2026.

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