# Bug Identifier vs InsectBrain

The clearest difference is ads: Bug Identifier at none against InsectBrain's shown. InsectBrain's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and InsectBrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 months, InsectBrain fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier | InsectBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 56 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yusuf Ozmavi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699479058) | [Apparent Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820362419) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier-bugsly/id6747362311)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro: Try 3 Days Free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium (Best Value) | $39.99 | per year |


### InsectBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectbrain-bug-identifier/id6755073605)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Insect Brain Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Insect Brain Annual Promo | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Insect Brain Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

### Is InsectBrain free?

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

### Do Bug Identifier or InsectBrain have ads?

InsectBrain shows ads; Bug Identifier does not.

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

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 months, and InsectBrain fortnightly. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on November 12, 2026 and InsectBrain on November 12, 2026.

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