# Bug Identifier Bug Finder

> Insect Identifier, Insect Identification, Identify Bugs, Insects with a snap

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.insectidentifier.insectid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.insectidentifier.insectid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.insectidentifier.insectid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Identifier Studio
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 527,137
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (7,955 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2021-10-14
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insectidentifier.insectid)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/bug-id-app/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/bug-id-app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Bug Identifier Bug Finder is an intuitive Chrome extension that helps users instantly identify various bugs, butterflies, spiders, and insects through photos or live camera snaps. With a high-quality, globally-curated database, this tool delivers accurate and reliable insect identification anytime and anywhere. Users can easily create personal collections to save discovered species and explore rich educational content to deepen their understanding of the fascinating world of insects.

Ideal for students, teachers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds, Bug Identifier Bug Finder offers a seamless experience with a friendly interface and quick results. It serves as a practical insect identification and learning companion, enhancing awareness of the crucial role insects play in our ecosystem.

## Rankings

- #97,055 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.insectidentifier.insectid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Pros: Helpful and informative insect identification; comprehensive for safety decisions; many users express positive sentiment (Excellent, love it). Cons: Paywalls/weekly charges, heavy ads, and reliability issues (upload failures, inconsistent results); incorrect identifications vs. alternatives; cancellation/refund difficulties. Overall, useful for insect ID but marred by monetization, ads, and reliability problems.

### Pros

- Helpful and informative insect identification.
- Comprehensive and reliable for assessing safety when encountering unknown insects.
- Positive user sentiment, with reviews describing it as Excellent or love it.

### Cons

- Aggressive monetization with paywalls and weekly subscription charges; free version often not truly free.
- Excessive advertisements and ad loops that disrupt usage.
- Reliability problems like inability to upload/take photos and inconsistent identifications.
- Incorrect identifications and poor performance compared to alternatives (e.g., Google Lens).
- Difficulties canceling or obtaining refunds; refund/subscription management concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.insectidentifier.insectid)