Comparison

iBug vs BugKnow

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

Head to head
About

iBug

Identify insects from a photo and learn if they are harmless, helpful, or pests requiring attention. Get pest diagnosis, build a personal collection of identified creatures, and receive photo tips with an AI assistant for better identification.

Highlights
  • Instant insect identification from photos
  • Pest diagnosis and removal advice
  • Personal insect collection and notes
  • Photo tips and AI assistant
  • Identification of bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders
Features
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Identify insects from a photo and understand whether they are harmless visitors, helpful species, or pests that need attention. MAIN FEATURES: - Instant insect identification: Take or upload a picture to identify bugs, beetles, flies, ants, spiders, and other small creatures. - Pest diagnosis: When an insect may be a nuisance, iBug explains the likely issue, possible damage, and practical steps to remove it safely. - Personal insect collection: Save identified insects, revisit notes, and keep track of what you have found at home, outside, or while traveling. - Photo tips and AI assistant: Get guidance for clearer photos and ask follow-up questions when you need more context. Use iBug as a practical field companion for insect identification and pest guidance. Terms of use: https://berthx.io/ibug/terms Privacy policy: https://berthx.io/ibug/privacy

About

BugKnow

Instantly identify insects, spiders, and other arthropods with a photo. Get detailed species profiles, check bites, assess pest severity, and build a personal bug collection. Connect with a community for identification help.

Highlights
  • Instant bug identification via photo
  • Detailed species profiles
  • Bite and sting reference checker
  • Pest severity assessment
  • Personal bug collection
  • Community identification help
Features
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BugKnow is a bug identifier app designed for everyday Americans who want to understand the bugs around them. Whether you're a curious homeowner, an outdoor enthusiast, or a parent trying to keep your family safe — BugKnow gives you fast answers when you need them most. Spotted something crawling across your floor? Woke up with a bite you can't explain? Found pests in your garden and don't know where to start? Open BugKnow, point your camera, and get the answers you need — instantly. Key Features: Instant Bug Identification Identify thousands of insect species, spiders, and other arthropods with a single photo. Fast, accurate, and easy to use — no expertise required. In-Depth Species Profiles Explore detailed information on each species, including behavior, habitat, impact on humans and pets, life cycle, and more. Your pocket field guide, always with you. Bite Checker Not sure what bit you? Upload a photo of the bite or sting area and get a reference result based on visual patterns. For informational purposes only — not a medical tool. Pest Severity Assessment Found signs of an infestation at home? Answer a few quick questions and get a reference assessment of how serious the situation may be, along with practical next steps. Build Your Bug Collection Save every find and organize your discoveries into custom folders. Track the species you've encountered and build your personal insect collection over time. Community Bug Identification Help Not confident in your ID? Post your find and let fellow enthusiasts help you figure it out. Together, we know more. end user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ privacy policy: https://bugknow.com/privacy-policy/ terms of use: https://bugknow.com/terms-of-use/ Support: Support@bugknow.com

Screenshots

iBug4 screens
BugKnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BugKnow at 100% against iBug's 33%. BugKnow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5). iBug's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. iBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and BugKnow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BugKnow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iBug's written reviews are positive against 100% of BugKnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBug ships an update weekly, BugKnow every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBug versus BugKnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBugBugKnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerthXSenseWake Limited

Customer experience

iBug

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BugKnow

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iBug

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
2 purchases

BugKnow

Subscriptions2
  • Bugknow Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • BugKnow VIP Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is iBug free?
iBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BugKnow free?
BugKnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBug or BugKnow?
BugKnow is rated higher. iBug averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while BugKnow averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do iBug or BugKnow have ads?
Neither iBug nor BugKnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBug or BugKnow?
iBug ships an update weekly, and BugKnow every 3 months. Most recently, iBug was updated on October 7, 2026 and BugKnow on October 7, 2026.

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