# iBug vs BugKnow

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iBug | BugKnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibug-insect-and-bug-identifier/id6766929909/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugknow-bug-identifier/id6773239750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BerthX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534129683) | [SenseWake Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857548431) |

## What reviewers say

### iBug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibug-insect-and-bug-identifier/id6766929909)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $47.99 | per year |


### BugKnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugknow-bug-identifier/id6773239750)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bugknow Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| BugKnow VIP Annual | $39.99 | per year |


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