Comparison

Bug Identifier vs Buggy

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

Head to head
About

Bug Identifier

Features
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Discover the world of bugs with Bugxy โ€“ your smart bug companion! Snap a photo of any bug using your camera or upload from your gallery to instantly identify it and get detailed information. Learn everything about the bug, including its name, habitat, life cycle, food, whether its poisonous or not and bite treatment information. Organize your bugs journey by saving scanned bugs to custom collections and building your personal library. Features: โ€ข Instantly identify bugs from photos โ€ข Get detailed information about the bugs โ€ข Check whether the bug is poisonous and get bite treatment information โ€ข Save and organize bugs into collections โ€ข Simple and beautiful interface Whether you're a beginner bug enthusiast or a seasoned expert, Bugxy helps you grow with confidence. Upgrade Anytime You can explore the functionalities of the app without a Pro account. Non pro users will be able to scan only one image per day. Unlock unlimited identifications by upgrading to Pro. Terms of use : https://bugxy.com/products/bugxy/terms Privacy Policy : https://bugxy.com/products/bugxy/privacy-policy

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Buggy

Features
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Identify any bug in seconds. Insects, spiders, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, dragonflies, crickets - take a photo and you have your answer. Scan it with the camera or pick a picture from your gallery. You can also record the sound: crickets and cicadas are identified from their song alone. Every result tells you the species, how sure the app is, and whether it bites, stings, or is venomous. If it cannot pin down the exact species it says so instead of guessing, and it never softens a warning to sound more confident. Photo identification runs on your device, your pictures are never uploaded, and it works with no signal. Bug Identifier also has a huge encyclopedia: 7,681 species with photographs, descriptions and further reading in your own language. Browse by group - spiders, bees and wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, dragonflies, grasshoppers, mantises, flies or open the Nearby view to see what people are actually finding around you. Photograph what you find, add species to your wishlist, and build a collection of your favourites. Your full identification history is kept as well, so you have a record of every bug you have met at home, in the garden, or travelling. Free with 3 identifications a month. Premium removes the limit, a weekly or monthly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase, at the prices shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and are managed in your App Store account settings. Results are provided for educational reference and may not always be correct. Safety information describes a species in general and is not medical advice, nor a substitute for professional medical, wildlife, or pest-control advice. Terms of Use: https://buggy-photoidentifier.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://buggy-photoidentifier.netlify.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bug Identifier4 screens
Buggy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bug Identifier at none against Buggy's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bug Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Buggy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Bug Identifier versus Buggy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IdentifierBuggy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmal Bose B SAnastasia Lisovyk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$49.99
3 purchases

Buggy

Subscriptions2
  • Bug Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Bug Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Bug Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buggy free?
Buggy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bug Identifier or Buggy have ads?
Buggy shows ads; Bug Identifier does not.

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