# Bug Identifier vs StudyIB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StudyIB at 100% against Bug Identifier's 50%. StudyIB also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bug Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and StudyIB sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StudyIB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Identifier has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bug Identifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of StudyIB's.

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 months, StudyIB every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug Identifier | StudyIB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier/id6747527873/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyib/id6748201805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kawaii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696001381) | [Intelligence Education Technology Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824598284) |

## What reviewers say

### Bug Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-identifier/id6747527873)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bug Identifier Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bug Identifier Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### StudyIB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyib/id6748201805)

This AI-powered tutor offers instant assistance for IB students, providing clear explanations, feedback, and notes for subjects like TOK, IA, and EE. It helps with essay writing, problem-solving in Math and Physics, and generating personalized ideas for internal assessments.

**Highlights:** AI-powered tutoring, TOK essay assistance, IA ideas and feedback, EE support, Math AA problem-solving, Physics problem-solving, Personalized learning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Premium | $50.00 | per month |
| Ultimate | $200.00 | per month |
| Basic Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $35.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Identifier free?

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

### Is StudyIB free?

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

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

StudyIB is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while StudyIB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bug Identifier or StudyIB have ads?

StudyIB shows ads; Bug Identifier does not.

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

Bug Identifier ships an update every 3 months, and StudyIB every 8 days. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on September 18, 2026 and StudyIB on September 17, 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.*