Comparison

Insect Identifier vs BugLens

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

Head to head
About

Insect Identifier

Features
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Point your camera at any bug and know exactly what it is in seconds โ€” powered by Apple Intelligence, running entirely on your device. From the spider in the bathroom to the butterfly in the garden, Insect Identifier turns your iPhone into a pocket entomologist. Get an instant species match, then dive into a rich field-guide entry and build your own private collection over time. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Instant AI identification โ€” snap a photo, get a species match in seconds โ€ข 100% on-device Apple Intelligence โ€” no cloud uploads, no tracking, works offline โ€ข Rich field-guide entries โ€” habitat, diet, lifespan, behavior and scientific name โ€ข Ask the AI assistant anything about a bug you've just identified โ€ข Save every find and grow your own personal field guide โ€ข Clean, fast, beautifully designed for naturalists and curious minds WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Built for nature lovers, students, hikers, gardeners and anyone who's ever wondered "what is that?" Your photos never leave your device โ€” there are no third-party trackers and no sneaky data collection. Just fast, private, genuinely useful answers powered entirely by Apple's on-device foundation models. PRO MEMBERSHIP Unlock unlimited identifications, unlimited AI chat, high-fidelity scans and a complete saved collection. Start with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan ($19.99/yr) or a 3-day trial on weekly ($4.99/wk). Cancel anytime in Settings. DISCLAIMER Insect Identifier is for educational and reference purposes only. It does not provide medical, safety or first-aid information. AI identifications can be inaccurate โ€” always verify with a qualified entomologist before acting on results. Do not handle wild insects. PRIVACY We don't collect personal data. Subscriptions are managed by Apple's StoreKit. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ai-bug-id-privacy-policy/ana-sayfa Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BugLens

Features
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Point your camera at a beetle, butterfly, spider or bee and BugLens tells you what it is. Take a photo or pick one from your library. BugLens identifies the creature with AI and gives you its name, a short profile and field notes. WATCH, DON'T TOUCH Every result comes with a clear safety note: whether the species is known to sting or bite, and when to keep well clear. AI identifications can be wrong, so BugLens errs on the side of caution. Never handle or approach a creature based on an app result. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Each new species goes into your collection with your photo and the date you found it. Locked slots hint at what is still out there waiting to be found. YOUR MAP OF DISCOVERIES Save a location and the sighting lands on your own map, exactly where you found it. Share it if you like: others only ever see an approximate area, about 200 m, never the exact spot. In the background, real insect records from the GBIF open-data network show where people have looked before you. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No e-mail, no password. BugLens creates an anonymous account for you automatically. Sign in with Apple is optional and only needed for the map. You can delete your account and every photo from inside the app. BUGLENS PRO Try 3 AI identifications for free. BugLens Pro unlocks unlimited identifications, full species profiles and field notes, an unlimited collection and your discovery history. Pro is offered as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.topappsoft.com/buglens/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.topappsoft.com/buglens/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Insect Identifier4 screens
BugLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

Insect Identifier and BugLens are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Insect Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and BugLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Insect Identifier versus BugLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsect IdentifierBugLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.118.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAhmet BostanckliogluTop App Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Insect Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Pro ยท Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Pro ยท Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

BugLens

Subscriptions2
  • BugLens Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • BugLens Pro Yearly$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Insect Identifier free?
Insect Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BugLens free?
BugLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Insect Identifier or BugLens have ads?
Neither Insect Identifier nor BugLens shows ads.

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