# NxtSteps vs InsectLens

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NxtSteps at none against InsectLens's 10. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InsectLens sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. NxtSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NxtSteps against 5.0 for InsectLens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NxtSteps | InsectLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectlens-bug-identifier/id6783878280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robby Blakemore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293541886) | [懿峰 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890054093) |

## What reviewers say

### NxtSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nxtsteps/id6760346663)

This app helps students prepare for college applications by providing educational resources and guidance. It aims to make the application process more manageable and increase preparedness for higher education.

**Highlights:** College application preparation, Educational resources, Student guidance, Increased preparedness for higher education

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### InsectLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insectlens-bug-identifier/id6783878280)

Identify insects and spiders instantly by pointing your camera. Get clear safety information, learn about their role in your garden, and track your discoveries with a personal log. Explore the natural world around you with detailed species profiles.

**Highlights:** Instant insect identification, Safety level assessment, Garden friend/foe identification, Detailed species profiles, Personal observation log, Naturalist badge system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InsectLens Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| InsectLens Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| InsectLens Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| InsectLens Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro 年订阅回归优惠 | $69.99 | per year |
| InsectLens Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NxtSteps free?

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

### Is InsectLens free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NxtSteps or InsectLens?

NxtSteps and InsectLens are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NxtSteps or InsectLens have ads?

Neither NxtSteps nor InsectLens shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*