Comparison

InsectScan vs Peeka

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

Head to head
About

InsectScan

Features
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Discover the Ultimate Free Insect Identifier and Bug Finder App! Identify insects, spiders, bugs, worms, and more instantly with just one photo! Our AI-powered Insect Identifier makes it easy and fun to explore the world of small creatures around you. Whether you’re a curious nature lover, a student, or a professional entomologist, this app is your perfect pocket companion. Powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence, this free insect identification app provides accurate results in seconds—comparable to professional entomology tools. Learn everything about each species: behavior, habitat, diet, danger level, and more. But that’s not all! The app also helps you detect pests and protect your plants, pets, or home with quick insect recognition and prevention advice. Key Features: • Free 5 Insect Identifier: Take a photo of any insect, spider, or bug and get instant identification powered by AI. • Covers All Types: Identify insects, spiders, beetles, butterflies, ants, worms, and even rare bugs worldwide. • Learn About Each Species: Discover habitats, diets, behaviors, and whether they are dangerous or beneficial. • Pest Detector & Control Tips: Identify harmful insects and get guidance on safe and effective prevention. • AI Accuracy: Uses cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence for fast, reliable, and detailed results. • Educational & Fun: Perfect for kids, students, gardeners, hikers, and anyone who loves exploring nature. Additional Information: • Identify up to 5 insects for free. • Upgrade anytime for unlimited identifications and extra insights. • Built for everyone—from curious beginners to professionals in biology and agriculture. • Simple, intuitive interface designed for quick results. Download now and discover the hidden world around you! Whether it’s a spider on your wall, a beetle in your garden, or an unknown bug on your hike—find out instantly what it is and learn everything about it! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Peeka

Identify insects and other small creatures using your camera. Learn about their safety, collect them in a digital field guide, and earn experience points. Offers a fun, educational adventure for all ages.

Highlights
  • AI-powered bug identification
  • Collect Discovery Cards
  • Build a digital Field Guide
  • Earn XP and rank up
  • Chat with AI guide
  • Safety guidance for bugs
Features
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A bug on the kitchen wall. Photograph it. In seconds Peekabug tells you what it is, whether it is a problem and what to do tonight. Free every day: • Common and scientific name, with an honest confidence level: Likely, Possible or Best guess • Safety verdict: Safe, Careful or Danger • What to do tonight, this week, and when to call a licensed pest professional or a doctor • Look-alikes, to correct the ID yourself • Explore: which bugs are likely out near you right now, worked out from local iNaturalist records for this month (all years) and the time of day. Likely, never promised • A Bug Hotel: every bug you identify checks in, and the guests wake and sleep with the real time and weather. Peeka runs the front desk • A 181-species Field Guide and badges 3 free identifications a day; failed photos do not count. Peeka Pro: try free for 7 days, then $39.99/year. Unlimited identifications and Ask Peeka, Bug Briefs for anywhere, a monthly report and gold frames. Safety verdict and local Bug Brief stay free. How accurate? On 50 expert-verified iNaturalist photos, Peeka named the exact species 72% of the time, the right genus 76%; Likely match was right 21 of 23. Field notes are AI-written: a good start, not the last word. In English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Japanese. Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Terms of Use: https://www.peekabug.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.peekabug.com/privacy

Screenshots

InsectScan4 screens
Peeka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InsectScan at daily against Peeka's weekly. InsectScan also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, 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. InsectScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Peeka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InsectScan ships an update daily, Peeka weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
InsectScan versus Peeka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsectScanPeeka
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Innovations, SLBLWTCL

In-app purchases

4 purchases

InsectScan

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full year access$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • 5 credits$0.99
  • 50 credits$4.99
2 purchases

Peeka

Subscriptions2
  • Peeka Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Peeka Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is InsectScan free?
InsectScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peeka free?
Peeka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InsectScan or Peeka have ads?
Neither InsectScan nor Peeka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InsectScan or Peeka?
InsectScan ships an update daily, and Peeka weekly. Most recently, InsectScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Peeka on October 25, 2026.

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