Comparison

Bug Identifier vs iBug

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

Head to head
About

Bug Identifier

Identify insects and spiders from your photos using AI. Explore detailed species information, save your discoveries, and learn more through an in-app chat. Turn your bug photos into educational discoveries.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted species identification
  • Detailed insect and spider information
  • Save photo identifications
  • In-app chat for follow-up questions
  • Explore common and scientific names
  • Habitat and species details
Features
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Identify the bug in your photo with Buggy. Take a picture or choose one from your library to get an AI-assisted species suggestion, then explore the details behind your discovery. FROM PHOTO TO SPECIES Explore insect and spider photos with common and scientific names, visible traits, habitat information and other species details. A clear, well-lit photo gives the app more useful information to work with. KEEP YOUR DISCOVERIES Save photo identifications and revisit them in your discovery history. Build a collection of the bugs you encounter in your garden, at home or on a walk. KEEP LEARNING Explore result details and ask follow-up questions about an identified species through the in-app chat. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take or upload a photo. 2. Review the suggested species and its characteristics. 3. Save your discovery and return to it later. Photo identification requires a subscription. Subscription options, pricing and renewal information are shown in the app. AI-assisted suggestions can be incorrect. Turn your next bug photo into a discovery with Buggy.

About

iBug

Identify insects from a photo and learn if they are harmless, helpful, or pests requiring attention. Get pest diagnosis, build a personal collection of identified creatures, and receive photo tips with an AI assistant for better identification.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification from photos
  • Pest diagnosis and removal advice
  • Personal insect collection and notes
  • Photo tips and AI assistant
  • Identification of bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders
Features
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Identify insects from a photo and understand whether they are harmless visitors, helpful species, or pests that need attention. MAIN FEATURES: - Instant insect identification: Take or upload a picture to identify bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders, and other small creatures. - Pest diagnosis: When an insect may be a nuisance, iBug explains the likely issue, possible damage, and practical steps to remove it safely. - Personal insect collection: Save identified insects, revisit notes, and keep track of what you have found at home, outside, or while traveling. - Photo tips and AI assistant: Get guidance for clearer photos and ask follow-up questions when you need more context. Use iBug as a practical field companion for insect identification and pest guidance. Terms of use: https://berthx.io/ibug/terms Privacy policy: https://berthx.io/ibug/privacy

Screenshots

Bug Identifier3 screens
iBug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Identifier at 5.0 against iBug's 3.6. iBug's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bug Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and iBug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBug has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Identifier ships an update every 4 months, iBug every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bug Identifier versus iBug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug IdentifieriBug
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetehan GurgentepeMWM

Customer experience

Bug Identifier

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

iBug

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bug Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$5.997 Days
  • Premium Access$29.991 Year
3 purchases

iBug

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Pass$47.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Bug Identifier free?
Bug Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBug free?
iBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Identifier or iBug?
Bug Identifier is rated higher. Bug Identifier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iBug averages 3.6 from 23 ratings.
Do Bug Identifier or iBug have ads?
Neither Bug Identifier nor iBug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Identifier or iBug?
Bug Identifier ships an update every 4 months, and iBug every 3 months. Most recently, Bug Identifier was updated on November 13, 2026 and iBug on November 13, 2026.

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