Comparison

LabelBug vs Detach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LabelBug

Effortlessly generate professional insect specimen labels using GPS or map locations. Designed by entomologists, this tool automates label creation, saving time and ensuring accuracy for collectors, students, and researchers.

Highlights
  • GPS-based location auto-population
  • Automated smart formatting
  • Batch saving for multiple specimens
  • Preview labels before printing
  • PDF and CSV export options
  • Save field sites for quick access
Features
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LabelBug - The easiest way to generate labels for insect specimens... right from where you collect, or right from a map location. Designed by an entomologist, for entomologists. LabelBug is the must-have tool for collectors, students, and researchers who need quick, accurate, and professional insect labels—right from your iPhone or iPad. Dare we say, LabelBug makes label-making fun! Why LabelBug? • Lightning-fast label creation – Use your current GPS location or select a map location to auto-populate locality data. Quickly enter other standard label information, and LabelBug auto-formats beautiful labels. • No more hand-written field labels followed by manual label creation. Label your container/vial, identify it in LabelBug, and you're ready to print the moment you get home. • Smart formatting – Your labels are automatically sized to comply with standard labelling techniques. • Batch-saving – Group multiple specimens under the same note with individual label counts (e.g., 'Vial #1', x4 labels). • Preview before printing – See exactly how your labels will look at two size options. • PDF & CSV export – Export your labels for quick printing or custom edits. Other Features: • Save field sites for quick access to new labels. • Render italics for species names. • Edit, archive, or delete label batches as needed. • iCloud backup (if enabled). Whether you're managing research samples or beginning a new hobby, LabelBug takes the busywork out of labeling and lets you focus on discovery, collection of accurate scientific data, and having fun. Simple. Time-saving. Game-changing. --------------------------- Pricing and Subscriptions: Download and use for free. For full functionality, there are two options: Lifetime export access: $7.99 Monthly export access (auto-renew): $0.99 We use Apple's Licensed Application End User License Agreement. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Detach

This app helps you reduce screen time by physically blocking distracting applications. Simply tap your phone on a focus tag to initiate a session, making it harder to access apps that pull your attention away. It's designed for real-life scenarios like studying, working, and family time.

Highlights
  • Instantly block distracting apps
  • Start focus mode with a simple tap
  • Choose which apps to block
  • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling
  • Build healthier phone habits
  • Private and secure data
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https://getdetach.app Most screen time apps rely on willpower. Detach doesn’t. Detach blocks distracting apps with a simple physical action. Tap your phone on a focus tag to instantly start a focus session and remove the apps that pull your attention away. No timers. No complicated settings. Just a small action that makes it harder to fall back into endless scrolling. HOW DETACH WORKS Choose the apps that distract you most Social media, games, news, or anything else. Tap your focus tag Detach instantly blocks those apps and notifications. Stay focused Your phone stays distraction-free until you tap again. That small physical step creates a barrier between you and your distractions. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Studying Tap your phone at your desk to block social media while studying. Deep Work Start a focus session before an important task and eliminate interruptions. Reading and Writing Keep your phone distraction-free while you concentrate. Family Time Block notifications and stay present with the people around you. FEATURES • Instantly block distracting apps • Start focus mode with a simple tap • Choose which apps to block • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling • Build healthier phone habits • Private and secure — your data stays on your device TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION Detach helps you spend less time scrolling and more time doing what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or spending time with friends and family, Detach helps you stay present and focused. Start detaching from distractions today.

Screenshots

LabelBug4 screens
Detach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detach at none against LabelBug's 2. Detach also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 1). LabelBug's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LabelBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Detach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LabelBug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detach has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabelBug ships an update fortnightly, Detach every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LabelBug versus Detach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabelBugDetach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews—96.9% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollection Jar LLCEric Factor

Customer experience

LabelBug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Detach

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LabelBug

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Export Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Export Access$7.99
None

Detach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabelBug free?
LabelBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detach free?
Detach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LabelBug or Detach?
LabelBug is rated higher. LabelBug averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Detach averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do LabelBug or Detach have ads?
Neither LabelBug nor Detach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabelBug or Detach?
LabelBug ships an update fortnightly, and Detach every 2 weeks. Most recently, LabelBug was updated on October 7, 2026 and Detach on October 16, 2026.

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