Comparison

Butterfly Identifier vs MonarchPatch

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

Head to head
About

Butterfly Identifier

Instantly identify butterflies and moths from photos. Learn detailed information about species, their behavior, and habitats. Build a personal collection of your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Instant photo identification
  • Detailed species information
  • Personal butterfly collection
  • List and grid collection views
  • Camera and photo upload support
  • Learn about behavior and habitat
Features
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Are you curious about the butterflies around you? Whether you spot one in your garden, on a hike, or during outdoor adventures, Paply – the Butterfly Identifier app helps you instantly recognize and understand the species in front of you. With just a quick photo, you can learn about its beauty, behavior, and habitat, and discover if it’s rare or common in your area. Identify Any Butterfly in Seconds Simply snap a picture with your camera or upload an existing photo from your gallery. Paply’s advanced recognition technology will quickly analyze the image and match it with thousands of known butterfly species. In seconds, you’ll receive a clear identification along with accurate information about the butterfly’s name, family, and characteristics. Detailed Species Information Every identified butterfly comes with a rich profile containing everything you need to know. From wing colors and patterns to geographic distribution and migration habits, Paply provides detailed facts at your fingertips. You’ll also learn about its role in pollination, flight behavior, and life cycle—helping you appreciate these fascinating creatures even more. Create Your Personal Butterfly Collection Turn your discoveries into a digital collection. Each identified butterfly can be saved into your personal library, allowing you to build a catalog of the species you’ve found. View your collection in a list view for quick browsing or switch to a grid view for a more visual experience. Organize, revisit, and share your findings with ease. Capture or Upload Photos You can identify butterflies in real time using your camera or analyze older photos by uploading them directly into the app. This flexibility makes Paply the perfect tool for both casual explorers and dedicated enthusiasts who want to revisit their previous encounters. Why Choose Paply? - Fast and accurate identification powered by smart recognition - Detailed species profiles with habitat, migration, and pollination info - Collection features to save, organize, and revisit your discoveries - List and grid views for an easy and flexible browsing experience - Camera and photo upload support for maximum convenience For Enthusiasts and Everyday Users Paply is not just for scientists or lepidopterists. It’s designed for anyone with curiosity about the natural world. Gardeners, hikers, teachers, or families who simply want to learn more about butterflies will find Paply intuitive and helpful. With its clean design and powerful technology, the app makes butterfly identification simple, fun, and educational. Your Smart Companion for Nature Discovery Butterflies are symbols of beauty and biodiversity, and every species has its own story. By using Paply, you’ll gain confidence in recognizing and appreciating the wide variety of butterflies around you. At the same time, you’ll discover just how diverse and captivating these creatures can be. Download Butterfly Identifier – Paply today and start exploring the colorful world of butterflies like never before. Learn, collect, and enjoy nature’s wonders all with a single app in your pocket.

About

MonarchPatch

Features
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Monarch Patch is a comprehensive app designed for butterfly enthusiasts to meticulously track their rearing, observation, and sighting efforts. Users can monitor how their cohorts are progressing, identify predation or health issues, and evaluate the performance of specific milkweed species. The app provides deep insights into survival and success rates, turning personal observations into meaningful data. Beyond individual tracking, Monarch Patch showcases collective community efforts, allowing you to see how nearby patches are performing within your own zip code. The app offers robust basic functionality for free, with more advanced features available through paid tiers. Users can generate specialized "data cards" for patches, cohorts, and observations; these cards summarize your success and are designed to be easily shared on social media or printed for physical records. Finally, the app serves as a vital resource hub, offering users the latest news and updates, a directory of nearby nurseries with milkweed availability, monarch-related events, gear recommendations, and a library of guides and tutorials.

Screenshots

Butterfly Identifier4 screens
MonarchPatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Butterfly Identifier at none against MonarchPatch's shown. MonarchPatch's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Butterfly Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and MonarchPatch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Butterfly Identifier versus MonarchPatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterfly IdentifierMonarchPatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPatrick van der PloegCetalingua, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Butterfly Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Butterfly Identifier Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Butterfly Identifier Annual$49.991 Year
4 purchases

MonarchPatch

Subscriptions4
  • Supporter Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Partner Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Supporter Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Partner Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

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

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