# Bug Identifier vs Insectio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bug Identifier at 33 against Insectio's 1. Insectio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Insectio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $37.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bug Identifier against 5.0 for Insectio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 weeks, Insectio monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier | Insectio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectai/id6743463658/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectio-insect-identifier/id6781167068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darian Macharowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724476291) | [NURO DEX LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781167070) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-insectai/id6743463658)

Instantly identify insects and spiders by snapping a photo. Access detailed information about species, habitats, and life cycles. Build a digital collection of your discoveries.

**Highlights:** Instant insect and spider recognition, 96.5% identification accuracy, Detailed species information, Digital insect collection, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Insectio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectio-insect-identifier/id6781167068)

Instantly identify insects from photos and receive risk assessments. Build a personal collection, get local outdoor safety tips, and stay updated on pest activity. Features state rankings for insect enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification from photos, Risk labeling for identified insects, Personal insect collection archive, Outdoor bug prevention guide, Real-time local pest activity notices, US state ranking lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insectio Plus | $37.99 | per year |
| Insectio Pro | $37.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier free?

Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Insectio free?

Insectio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier or Insectio?

Insectio is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Insectio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug Identifier or Insectio have ads?

Neither Bug Identifier nor Insectio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier or Insectio?

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 weeks, and Insectio monthly. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on July 30, 2026 and Insectio on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*