# Lanternfly Reporter vs Insectio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lanternfly Reporter at none against Insectio's 2. Insectio's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insectio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $37.99 per year. Lanternfly Reporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lanternfly Reporter against 5.0 for Insectio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lanternfly Reporter | Insectio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanternfly-reporter/id6753150826/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectio-insect-identifier/id6781167068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lantern Fly Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700345203) | [NURO DEX LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781167070) |

## What reviewers say

### Lanternfly Reporter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanternfly-reporter/id6753150826)

Report sightings of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania. This app allows users to easily submit sightings directly to the PA Department of Agriculture to help control the spread of this destructive species. View your past reports and contribute to environmental protection efforts.

**Highlights:** Report Spotted Lanternfly sightings, Submit reports directly to PA Department of Agriculture, View past reports, Contribute to pest control efforts, Easy 3-step reporting process

**In-app purchases:** none


### Insectio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectio-insect-identifier/id6781167068)

Instantly identify insects from photos and receive risk assessments. Build a personal collection, get local outdoor safety tips, and stay updated on pest activity. Features state rankings for insect enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification from photos, Risk labeling for identified insects, Personal insect collection archive, Outdoor bug prevention guide, Real-time local pest activity notices, US state ranking lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insectio Plus | $37.99 | per year |
| Insectio Pro | $37.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lanternfly Reporter free?

Lanternfly Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Insectio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lanternfly Reporter or Insectio?

Lanternfly Reporter and Insectio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

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