Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner vs Minesweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner
Instantly identify spiders and insects using AI-powered image recognition. Access a detailed bug encyclopedia with facts, habitats, and safety information. Keep a history of your scans and learn about creatures worldwide.
- AI-powered image recognition
- Instant spider and insect identification
- Detailed bug encyclopedia
- Global coverage
- Scan history
- Safety tips
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Your Pocket Entomologist – Instantly Identify Spiders & Insects! Curious about the creepy crawler you just spotted? With Bug Scanner: Spider Identifier, discovering the world of bugs has never been easier! Snap a photo or upload one, and let our advanced AI instantly identify spiders, insects, and other arthropods in seconds. Whether you're a nature lover, a concerned parent, or just bug-curious, this app gives you fast, reliable information about the creatures around you. Features: Spider & Insect Identification – Instantly recognize thousands of species using AI-powered image recognition. Photo Scan – Take a picture or upload from your gallery for immediate results. Bug Encyclopedia – Learn fascinating facts, habitats, danger levels, and behaviors. Global Coverage – Identify bugs from any region in the world. Detailed Profiles – See high-quality images, scientific names, and helpful safety tips. Scan History – Keep a record of every bug you’ve scanned and identified. Perfect for: Nature explorers & hikers Gardeners & homeowners Teachers & students Anyone curious about bugs and spiders! This app contains paid content. Subscription is required to access content. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Minesweeper
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Classic Minesweeper Game, 4 Theme Styles, 5 Difficulty Levels, Customizable Large Minefield, Supports up to 100000 Blocks of Minefield
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minesweeper at none against Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner's 3. Minesweeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Minesweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner | Minesweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INNATUR LLC | sang cixiang |
In-app purchases
Insect Identifier, Bug Scanner
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
- 6 months$29.996 Months
Minesweeper
No in-app purchases
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