# Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

> Spider & Pest Identification

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461694973](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461694973)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1461694973`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Next Vision Limited
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (44,422 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.21.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-15
- **First published:** 2019-05-14
- **Size:** 158 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picture-insect-bug-identifier/id1461694973)
- **Website:** [https://pictureinsect.com](https://pictureinsect.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app-service.pictureinsect.com/static/privacy\_policy.html](https://app-service.pictureinsect.com/static/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Picture Insect uses AI to identify insects from photos in seconds. It supports 4,000+ species—butterflies, moths, and spiders—and includes an extensive encyclopedia with names, high-quality images, and FAQs to help you learn.

The app also offers bite references, pest detection and control tips, and a personal collection to record observations. With Premium, get unlimited IDs, access to entomologists, ad-free use, and ongoing learning for a community of millions of insect enthusiasts worldwide.

## Rankings

- #6,930 — Overall
- #4 — identify
- #7 — bug fixes
- #18 — reference

## Review summary

Users praise the app for fast, accurate insect IDs across life stages and the educational value, plus a handy collection feature. However, reliability concerns and misidentifications are repeatedly mentioned, along with frustration over price and the subscription model. Billing problems and limited customer support add to the negatives, including reports of unexpected charges. Overall, the app is valued for identification and learning, but concerns about consistency and cost temper enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Accurate and versatile insect identification across life stages
- Educational and helps users learn about different insects
- Fast loading and smooth performance
- Helpful collection feature to track seen bugs
- Useful for home ID tasks and general bug identification

### Cons

- High price and subscription model; expensive
- Occasional misidentifications / reliability concerns
- Billing issues and difficulty obtaining refunds / poor support
- Perceived paywall / limited free access

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461694973)