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Picture Insect: Bug Identifier Positive Reviews

Very great app even without subscription!Although without buying a subscription, you get many popups, you can easily press “continue with limited version”. I’m considering buying a subscription because I use this app so often as a gardener! For example, today I was able to identify some green lacewing larvae that were helping my garden rid of aphids. I’ve successfully identified many insects on this app and it even helped me realize that the butterflies I was finding weren’t painted ladies, but a different species. I really love using this and learning more and more about bugs. I’ve been able to identify so many spiders including crab spiders, orb weavers and a species of harvestmen I didn’t even know existed! This app also has all ladybug identifications and has helped me identify many different species. I cannot recommend this app enough. For those saying this app doesn’t give enough information about species- you can always look them up and learn more as well as how to deal with pests. (It’s what I do!) I use this app to get my identifications and then do further research. I also love how you can look back on all your identifications and pictures you have. It really feels like you have your own little collection made by you..LusnowdropVersion: 2.3

Helped my identify fruit fliesI had a bunch of small flying bugs in the kitchen & bathrooms and didn't know what they were. I thought fruit flies but I've searched the house high and low and haven't found any rotten fruit or anything so I have no idea where they're spawning from. Seems like from thin air because when I kill one two or three more appear. I thought maybe I was wrong about what it was so I downloaded this app and was able to scan one after killing one. The app did identify it as a fruit fly but most importantly it gave some helpful information on what the cause is and several options for treating them other than the fruit fly traps I've been using. This app is great. Update: this app is still super helpful. I have bi monthly pest control service treat my property but I found a random dead bug I have never seen before so I was able to scan and identify that it was an American cockroach (yuck). I’ve never had cockroaches before in my 29 years of life or at this specific property in the 7 years I’ve lived here so luckily thanks to this app I can inform my pest control service and get on top of it. The last thing I want or need is a roach infestation..ImtheshizzniyeeVersion: 2.18.7

2 years togetherI’ve been tricked 2 times into purchasing your app for a year. Apple is so resourceful I think it’s apple that’s decides to pick a one year plan for a low income senior, then it takes me months to get over it. I know one things for sure I’ve never choose a year for any app and I found out today it’s not legal for money to be taken from my acct without my authorization. There are very few apps I’d need to have longer than the free trial. But unless I choose to keep the app and check mark for one year apple can’t legally go in and take the money. In your situation I’ve been taken for the money because I forgot to delete it not because I choose to keep it. If it’s in my power I will file against apple just for the money they’ve taken and led me to believe it was right. I’m a senior I forget sometimes but I never choose weekly, monthly or yearly. Anyone who will give me my money back I won’t list for the lawyer and if I forgot it you’d have proof for court you paid it back. But appearing in court for taking from a senior isn’t something I’d want to advertise my business with. Anna.$Lovenslots$Version: 2.18.1

Very accurate!I’ve used this app for a little over a year now and identified whatever happens to spark my curiosity. The results are usually very close to an actual species, and it’s 99% guaranteed for an accurate genus classification from the 3 options it gives you. I have an older iPhone, so my camera is not all that great and I take a lot of fuzzy-ish photos of small spiders, but the accuracy is still very spot on for what the image can convey! It’s amazing how this app can pick up small details like tiny dots or spines that are barely visible from an image. The brief overview of the insect is also very insightful, although most times general about toxins or venoms (lower risk, higher risk, aggressive vs. passive, etc.). I like how it gives you a map of where the insect is commonly found and for what time of year, as well as photos from other members or sourced from online to further identify your specimen. My only criticism is the pop up every time I open the app asking me to upgrade to premium, but other than that, there are no ads whatsoever and the free version works great for me. Overall, fantastic app for the free experience! I’m no scientist so I’m not sure I would recommend this for academic studies (even though I bet it’d be a good head start to identifying a genus/family if you’re not sure), but it sure is a helpful tool for anyone curious about a bug! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.NoxaceVersion: 2.12.6

Needs WorkAn ok app. Like many ID apps, it will often try to identify to a level not possible from the photo, resulting in misinformation. For example, if I post a photo that is only identifiable to family level, it will always attempt a species ID anyway. As far as accuracy goes, it is hit or miss. I was pleasantly surprised with the accuracy of some ID’s such as a least skipper photo I posted, but it also gets other obvious and distinctive insects such as the Coral hairstreak wrong (I study butterflies so that is largely what I tested). For many insects this probably isn’t a big deal, but it would be best to leave ID’s at a higher taxon level like family or genus if it is just going to make inaccurate species ID’s. It would also be good to have a comment system of sorts since correcting the ID is confusing if the photo isn’t identifiable to species and the app put the insect in the wrong family or order. Information about the insects themselves is usually fine but some entries are about the wrong organism (Ex: Mormon fritillary description talks about Tortoiseshell butterflies which are in a different genus). I can’t see a reason to use it over other ID apps unless accuracy improves..MTroutBugVersion: 2.8.4

Good IDs, bad species informationAs an entomologist, I take my hat off to this app for surprisingly accurate & reliable identification. However, the hysteria & fear-driven (or pesticide-driven?) misinformation it spreads it pretty damned reprehensible. For instance, while it acknowledges that Harvestmen (one of two species known as “daddy long legs”) are not toxic to humans, it doesn’t acknowledge that they are literally incapable of biting humans, and goes on to say that they are, in regards to pets, a “bite animal”. As though these beneficial aphid-eating non-spider arachnids were a potential threat to your dog. Unless your “pet” is a white fly, your pets are 100% safe from these guys. And this is just one of numerous examples where the app is very out of touch with reality & potentially even destructive to the environment & horticulture as it spreads ignorance on one hand & informs in terms of basic identification with the other, making it seem more credible than it is. Because of this, I will never subscribe to premium, even though I find the app useful. Take the IDs, but always do your own research - preferably on sites that aren’t “pest management” companies with an agenda to sell their overzealous “services” a la Dale Gribble. 🙄.KorvidiaVersion: 2.14.1

It actually works!!!!! Highly recommend!I’ve never written a review before but I had to for this one. My mother saw a mystery bug on her bathroom countertops at 3am. She texted me a picture of it and asked me what it was. I of course had no idea because I’m not a big expert. Then she told me to Google it and we had a whole argument about that. Then I said screw it and tried to see if there was a bug identifier app. I downloaded this one. I uploaded the picture and assumed it wouldn’t work because the bug was almost completely camouflaged by the grain in the countertop but whatever, it was 3am and my mom wouldn’t let me sleep. So I started the app thinking it would fail and in an instant it told me exactly what bug it was! It even showed me other similar images of it to make sure it got it right! Perfect! Bang on! Genius AI app!!! Shocked that it actually identified this camouflaged bug! Highly recommend!!.Max4286Version: 2.14.0

Very good with subscription, could use more infoWe went ahead and immediately paid the $20 a year subscription for the app. My son is really into bugs, and having some thing that immediately tells you what a bug is while you are out at the park or in the backyard was invaluable. Plus he has a blog where we like to write about the bugs we see every day. So as far is the actual identification part, this app is very quick and very accurate. It has easily identified every picture we have taken. If I had a criticism, it would be that it doesn’t give you clear useful information about the bug once the bug is identified. It would be nice to have a symbol that shows up immediately indicating whether the bug is dangerous, venomous, etc. Having the scientific name and diet is nice, but not the most useful information when you’re outside..PaprikaPhdVersion: 1.2.8

Didn’t realize how much I needed thisI kept seeing these guys around my house, so I got the app to discover I had carpet beetles. I was able to figure out how to get rid of them before it became an issue. Since then I have discovered a lot of bugs. Sometimes it’s cool just to know about the ones I see outside. Sometimes I know when to get on my sister’s case, because I’ve identified some bugs as the adults of the larvae she feeds her reptiles. the app tells me some of the bugs are in our house specifically because of certain plants she keeps. It also tells me how to protect my side of the house from her antics, and if I am in any danger. It’s surprisingly accurate. Even with really tiny bugs. The trick is to take a video with flash on amd get the camera as focused l, still, and zoomed in as possible. Then take a screenshot the clearest image from the video and upload it to the app..GazorpazorpzxcvbVersion: 2.18.0

Can’t get much betterAs far as making an app to identify a bug just by taking a picture of it.. does it get anymore convenient? I HATE spiders but I just moved to an area that’s by a forest and see these big spiders marching around the house. Pretty much just wanting to see what is or isn’t poisonous and the fact this app can pretty much identify most insect even by uploading a pic is...5 stars worthy. It gives a lot of info but there are specific answers I want to know and it would be nice if it provided a little bit more info about the insects, if they can harm your animals or family/friends, and/or how common they are, what attracts them, how to handle them, etc. That would make it more interesting and provide more than sufficient information that I think most people would be curious to know. I’m using the free trial and may try the full version to see if it provides more features. Brilliant!.Brackett84Version: 1.2.2

Great appI am not an insect lover lol. I am rather terrified of insects. I am from the city and moved to the country. I have encountered insects I have never seen before. To me, every insect is deathly poisonous lol. This app has helped ease some of my anxieties. I have been able to identify insects that I thought were harmful and some species that actually protect me from some of the more harmful insects and spiders. The app provides a good amount of information. For what it could not provide, it is nothing to go do more research using other sources. I have identified over 30 types of moths that I thought were butterflies and other kinds of insects. Trying to describe some of the insects is difficult but being able to take a picture, though not 100%, is very helpful and usually more accurate than not..MelaninatedMamiVersion: 2.11.5

Great app but….As a hobbyist and bug lover, the prodpect of adding more and cooler bugs to my virtual collection is very fun. Picture insect does an amazing job at simple identification, but i see huge potential for it to be so much more. With just a few added features: 1. Some kind of social aspect 2. Rarity rankings, collection scores 3. Albums, a “favorites” section 4. Goals, incentives 1) A collection sharing feature would be incredible for attracting new users. Being able to view the bugs in the collections of my friends would just be so fun. 2) A rarity ranking feature would give users more incentive to find bugs they have never found before. It could be a simple Ai that compares data from users in your area and determines what percentage of them have a certain critter in their collection. I could imagine the feeling of finding a super rare bug and the gratification it could add. If you were able to view your collection’s score, especially in combination with a social feature would intoduce an element of competition. 3) Albums could be very useful to organize your bugs and seperate them based on any metric (location, family and genus, coloring etc.) Additionally having a favorites roster with a hard limit of 5 or so could be a way to represent your collection in a succinct way. It would make showing your best pictures to friends easier, even without a network social feature. (I find myself doing this alot :D) 4) If you were to go further to make this app more attactive to non-bug lovers, introducing quests of some kind could be instrumental. Ex. Find 5 bugs in one day. Identify a bug within a certain family. Identify a bug with max size of over ___ 10cm. Of course some kind of award for completion would be very fun, aka. Badges, stars, titles. Ok if you got this far thank you for reading. I am no game dev but I understand expecting these changes is a tall order, but I really do see an app like this becoming a phenomenon, and not just for bug people/gadeners/pest control/entomology. It could be a sincerely good game if you will..KrumblyKathyVersion: 2.7

Why I like this and why I don’tThis app has helped me discover and realize every species of bugs I’ve seen. What a helper I can know which are bad and good and even my family likes this app too. Although this might be a good app, there are problems… First of all, the app is just slow at loading which wastes my time when about to scan a bug that literally might crawl or fly away at some point which is annoying. Second, It keeps showing up with the annoying subscription which wastes more time when trying to scan a bug and we get that you want us to buy subscription, but no one is buying your annoying pop-up subscription except for maybe other people who really like bugs like bug nerds (no offense). Third, The scanner can’t even work properly in dark places. I tried to scan a spider in the dark. Guess what? Didn’t work… We might see and discover bugs in the day, but some are left to be seen and discovered at night..Signal ProductionsVersion: 2.18.7

Loving it so far!I have had this app for a few months now and as an aspiring entomologist, I've gotta say I have very few complaints! Most of the time it works properly and gives me accurate identifications while also providing options and opening the possibility of it being wrong. after i've been using the app for some time (and learned more about spiders 😃) I've noticed one or two out of hundreds of IDs have been incorrect. That being said, I love that it doesn't just spit out a species name and that it gives you full descriptions and comparison photos so that you can verify the accuracy of the identification yourself. my only complaints are that the pop-ups are annoying and that the built in camera isn't fantastic, so i normally default to using my device's camera and then importing a photo. Overall, great app that I plan to continue using throughout my studies! 4/5 😀.Ice bear for presidentVersion: 2.10.0

THANK YOU SO MUCHWhen I was younger, I was playing with my friends in a field behind our houses, and at the edge of this field was a forest. It was late at night, and it was really dark. Then one of us noticed a huge moth on a leaf. One of my friends, who had brought along a camera, took a picture of the moth. It was pretty blurry, but you could tell it was a moth. We all had no idea what kind of moth it was, and I just recently found the picture again. I decided to find out what kind of moth it was, so I downloaded this app to see if it would work. I thought it might not recognize the moth, since it was so blurry. But to my surprise, the first result was the exact moth in the picture! Thank you so much, I definitely recommend this app!.Grapes, Lemons and LimesVersion: 2.6

Good but be careful of misidentificationI am a professional in insect and invert care and keeping. I’ve owned many tarantulas, spiders, roaches, scorpions and many others. I’m always seeing new spiders in the wild I didn’t know of but lots of insects can be easily misidentified, especially by an app that goes on one picture alone. I got curious and decided to test it with my own inverts. My curly hair was misidentified as a rose hair by no fault of the app. It’s common to mistake the two due to their markings being so similar. I also tested it on my Mexican Redknee, a more identifiable species. While the app did get it right, I noticed a picture that was not a Mexican redknee on the insect page. This app is mostly accurate but still be aware that it’s AI May misidentify a big as harmless but could actually contain powerful venom! Be safe and use the app wisely!.FinnskullVersion: 2.12.1

Amazing app! Have used for years!!This is overall an amazing app! I’ve used it for about 2 years now on and off to categorize my entomological endeavors! Im 19 and all off my friends poke fun at me for loving insects but this app makes me happy! The information is not very in-depth but it is not hard to just look up the insect after it’s identified! Not that the info is incorrect or out-of-date it’s just there are millions of species of insects and it would take years to input all of the data about each! Though, there is a feature that allows you (the user) to add there own findings and information when you identify the specific species like location, age, sex, etc. which I think with time will get much better! Highly recommend!.Pokeybird20703Version: 2.12.6

Absolutely amazing!!!Great app I love it so much I’ve been using it for like a year or so now and it was life changing it keeps me learning new things and whenever I mention things I learned from the app everyone looks at me like I’m so cool for knowing this kind of stuff when they probably think I learned it from studying about it for days but all it takes is two minutes to study the insects and yes I do think it’s better than just googling it and plus it identifies the bug for you so helpful if you want to talk about necessary apps download this it’s so awesome I love it and I recommended it to all my friends I also recommend getting the plant version too literally in love with them both.EverynameistakenHowboutdisVersion: 2.18.4

Sometimes right…I understand that it’s an app, and it’s not going to be 100% right, and sometimes it’s right. Other times it’s not even close, and I feel like that can be incredibly dangerous for a user. I wanted to be really thoughtful with my review. One thing that really bothers me with the app is the misuse of basic terminology. Example: monarch butterflies. You have them listed as venomous— indicating that they have venom gland and are able to bite and inject venom. Monarchs are considered toxic/poisonous if ingested. Monarchs are not venomous, they are poisonous. They lack the mouth parts capable of biting, and lack venom to be considered venomous. The words cannot be used interchangeably, and do not mean the same thing. I appreciate the correct IDs on many bugs, and I appreciate that you offer the use of the app for free— but I also hope some updates are made..SirRobiKinsVersion: 2.12.6

Some great pros but a secret price tagThis is a very quick, simple to use app with basic information. It is great for a fast identification of an odd creepy crawly, or in my case to have on hand since moving to a semi-tropical island where everything is venomous, poisonous, or straight up trying to scare you to death. (Huntsman spider, I am side eyeing you) This would also be a great resource for a bug crazed kiddo, and keep them entertained for hours. That said, this is one of those “free” apps that REALLY wants you to sign up for their 20$ a year subscription. Personally I just pushed the X in the corner and I could still use the app, but maybe the paid for version has more info, better features or other bug stuff. For me, I just need the ‘Is this going to kill me?’ Question answered quickly, and this does the trick..AuntieEmMoMiMiVersion: 1.0.6

Love this appI love this app. It’s really helpful and fun to use to find insects, but I’m removing a star because when I had to re-download it after getting a new phone it didn’t recognize me and it before it gives you an option to log into your own account, it makes you watch a little intro video which is like 20 seconds long and it’s super. It’s their super cute little advertising video and I hate when I’m forced to watch ads or go through a little intro video when I’ve already logged into an account before. It was like do any of these app developers ever play a video game in their life before making an app you can always skip the cut scenes if you’ve seen them before and if you can’t, then it’s considered an annoying game..Korenski23Version: 2.21.0

Great Insect IdentifierThis is a great app for bug identifying. I am always in my backyard & come across all types of insects. Most of the time I would not know what I would be looking at until I found this app. Now if I see something I do not immediately recognize, I just take a pic & almost 98% of the time (I would estimate) I get the type of insect I am looking at. It’s not 100% because I would venture to say ‘user error’. Some times pics just aren’t as clear as one would like. Bugs aren’t the most cooperative when photographing. They move, jump, fly away…etc. It will provide info on what insect you input telling you what you need to know about it. Overall it is a very good app to have..NondnoVersion: 2.12.7

I quite enjoy this app!!!I am a big fan of bugs and like to take pictures of them a lot. However, I have a lot of trouble identifying the species since I’m not very well versed in entomology. So I looked for a bug identifier app and I think this one is my go to!! While there is an annoying paywall for full documents and research, I still get a description, name, and smaller amounts of specific information for free. I hate paywalls as much as the next guy, but I get what I need for free with a small summary which is all I needed anyways. I also really like the collection feature to keep track of all the bugs I’ve seen and look back on them. Overall very happy I downloaded it :3.Jaiden XenonVersion: 2.21.1

Very helpful app!I’ve been using this app for free more than two years and it’s amazing! When first downloading the app, the subscription pop-up might be confusing but it’s optional. (Press cancel in the top-right corner) During an infestation, I was able to use this app to identify pests such as bed bugs and carpet beetles easily. I also love to add to my “Insects Collection” section. I have 99 entries right now and love to go out to look for more! As a bug-lover this app has helped me figure out what species are safe to touch and lots of facts about them. The accuracy is almost always perfect! I also love their other apps such as Picture-Bird or Picture-Fish! Go check them out!.Xia Fei’s number one fan 😍Version: 2.18.0

Good but not all the way there yetBeing someone who grows a lot of food and is a student of environmental science I was excited for this app. Pros: -Easy and aesthetic interface had me identifying insects in no time. -The first choice they gave me was right 100% of my pictures submitted. They even give a few extra choices just in case. -Complete scientific name and familiar classification. Cons: -Doesn’t really tell you much “regular” information. A lot of my pictures were pest species and no info was given on how to deal with them. Sure I can google it but isn’t that what paying is for? -Some of the explanations seemed like they came from someone who’s not entirely mastered English. Which isn’t a negative cause they haven’t mastered English. I can infer and figure out what they’re saying. But it’s a scientific app. Kinda something you wanna be exact in your descriptions. Overall this app is cool on the surface and helped me ID a lot of different insects. But it lacks real substance with regards to dealing with pests or giving any detailed info on species. I understand it’s difficult given the sheer amount of insects out there. I might keep this till the seven day mark but unsure. Thanks for listening to me blab..Ballz42069yeetyoloVersion: 1.2.8

Such a quality appI was heading into bed and noticed a small bug crawling on my sheets (technically my shorts that were on my sheets). HORRIFIED I picked up my shorts, took them into the bathroom and snapped a picture of the alien-looking bug. Then after freaking out a bunch and debating sleeping in a different room, I had the idea to check if I could submit my picture anywhere to identify the bug. That’s how I came upon this app. Now my picture was sorta blurry, but to my surprise it scanned my picture and pulled up a bug that looked EXACTLY what I saw in my bed. (A Fire-Brat if y’all wanna look it up) Now, not only did I know the identity of the bug, but loads of interesting things about it; like the fact that it isn’t harmful and doesn’t bite, what may have caused it to be there, and how I can prevent it. I wasn’t expecting much since it’s the free version but WOW. Can’t go to sleep until I leave a review like this app is a game changer. Definitely recommend it for anyone who is either creeped out by bugs, interested in them, or lives with a bunch. You won’t regret it!.Le Niv NivVersion: 2.11.1

Digger Wasp IdentificationOK so this is the first time I have used this app and I found that at first it did not identify the picture of the insect that I was trying to identify; this maybe because my picture was too blurry ; so be careful that your picture is a little bit more precise. Once I made my picture a little clearer and I went through a selection because it gave me an option of what the insect variety’could be ‘ to clarify my choice. I was able to identify the culprit of a nasty sting to my right toe yesterday. I look forward to using this app. As I live in a place where there are lots of their interesting and six beneficial And occasionally annoying..HarryPeterProudVersion: 2.9.9

Must HaveIf you are an insect lover or if you have critters that have decided to make themselves at home in your house and/or yard, and are curious as to what they are, this app will certainly let you know. Not only does this app identify the critter within seconds, but it also gives you a complete breakdown of the insect and inform you if it’s harmless or not. I find myself on outdoor adventures quite a bit and constantly find “new” critters that I am curious about. If it wasn’t for this app, I would never know what they are. This app has come in handy way more than expected and quickly became one of my favorite apps; definitely in the top 3..MorrocamartinezVersion: 2.11.5

Used twice and it worked wellI have only used the app twice but it worked well both times. I even verified the results with a local extension service website. My only issue is with the information given in the “Learn More” section. In giving the hierarchy of the Burrowing Peanut Bug that was identified it listed this under phylum: ”Arthropoda - Arthropods, Crustaceans, Indris, sifakas, and woolly lemurs.” The last three are not Arthropods but Chordates. A typo? Or maybe this was added to see if anyone was actually reading the information?! Update to review: I was contacted by the developer and given a better way to correct typos etc. I’m very glad they care enough to look at their reviews! Thanks for a good app and the feedback..BiosquintVersion: 2.9.4

Good identification but not informedThis app is good at identifying insects, but it does not tell you about the benefits of these insects to the ecosystem. For example I found a goal wasp on my oak. It doesn’t tell you whether this is a harmful past or beneficial to the ecosystem. All it says is that it’s parasitic to plants which could sound bad to a lot of people. From another source on the Internet I found this: Oak gall wasps are part of the biodiversity that a healthy oak tree supports. They little or no impact on the tree's health and growth is minimal, therefore to attempt to control them is undesirable. The app would be better if it included information about whether the insect was an important part of the ecosystem versus whether it is invasive or dangerous..WishIHadthisSooner!Version: 2.10.5

Picture Insect: Spiders & Bugs Is a Fantastic Resource with Room for Improvement!I recently downloaded the app Picture Insect: Spiders & Bugs and I must say, it's a nice app to have for all insect enthusiasts out there. The app provides a comprehensive collection of high-quality images and information about spiders and bugs, making it a valuable resource. One of the aspects that caught my attention is the app's user-friendly interface. It's easy to navigate through the different categories and explore the variety of insects featured. The images are stunning and provide a detailed look at each species, allowing users to appreciate the intricate details of these creatures. The app also offers a wealth of information about each insect, including their habitat, behavior, and unique characteristics. This makes it not only entertaining but also educational, providing a great learning tool for both kids and adults interested in entomology. However, the only drawback I found with this app is its price. In my opinion, the cost is a bit on the higher side considering there are other similar apps available for a lower price or even for free. It would be great if the developers could consider adjusting the pricing to make it more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, I would suggest adding a location-specific option to the app. It would be beneficial to have a feature that allows users to filter insects based on their geographical location. This would enhance the app's functionality and make it more personalized for users in different regions. Overall, Picture Insect: Spiders & Bugs is a great app to have if you have an interest in spiders and bugs. Despite the slightly high price, the app's stunning images and informative content make it a worthwhile investment. With a few improvements, such as a location-specific option, this app has the potential to be even more exceptional..LitldevlVersion: 2.12.6

Great tool for discovering insectsTo be honest. I’m not a fan of insects..at all. However I do find a lot of them fascinating. Especially with what I continue to learn from this app. It has been a great help in learning which insects are harmful and I should be extra cautious around. I have gone through a ridiculous amount of agony from a insect bite that caused me to seemingly out of nowhere cause a rash/hives daily. I eventually went to the dermatologist and was diagnosed with Papular urticaria which causes my skin to be hyper sensitive to certain bug bites. It’s the worst!!! But This app has helped me tremendously be aware of the insects around me while doing my work outside..MomoSMom18Version: 2.19.0

Love this!!I use this to collect pictures of bugs I come across and learn more about them. The only thing I would change about the app is. One, make it so that when you load the app up it’s fast to get to the camera just in case I need a quick shot. (Granted if I paid for it the initial and only ad wall would not be preventing me from doing so) Two, I would like more interesting facts about the bugs I see. (What do they tend to eat?, how do they typically behave, do that have any unique characteristics that set them apart. Other than that I love this app and have used it to take photos of 100+ bugs..Hotdog11546Version: 2.16.0

Updated Review to 5 StarsUpdate: My originally mentioned updated wishes for this app remain the same EXCEPT now the ease of adding insects to your collection are WAY easier! Still hoping for a slide and delete. Would also like more identification for insects in their youngest form. I.E. caterpillar, egg sacs, chrysalis, pupas, and so on. It’s hit or mis if you will get an accurate result. I also gave 5 stars for the personal response, not automated, addressing my review and I thought that was really awesome! It shows that they have a great thing (this app) and they really want to expand on it and make it as user friendly as possible. I really appreciate that. I almost forgot the coolest thing of all! Dr. Buzzy Help! I have been avoiding it since the birth of it but I finally used it the other day and… WOW! It takes asking a question to ask a question sometimes to get what you want but so much easier than trying to find it online these days. I wish I had been using it sooner. So much information! Old Review: I use it all the time but it still needs some adjustments. I’ve noticed not with just this app but internet image search as well that they went from very accurate to hardly ever accurate (internet). This app has been able to keep the most accurate percentage and one I will trust overall. My issue is I find myself needing to take a show three different pictures of the same thing and if I get 2 same answers I will go with it. Some days it will never give the same results and it asks me if it’s correct. There needs to be an I don’t know option bc I have to close the app bc I don’t want to say yes or no. There also needs to be an easier way to delete than one picture at a time. Like allowing selecting multiple photos. Or if it has to be singular then a slide delete option not clicking three dots. If you are registered to be off the tiniest bit it just opens the info and you can’t delete from there. After a few times doing that it becomes too tedious to clean up the collection of misidentified insects. I would also like to suggest being able to add insects to your collection from photos already in the identify column. I have deleted some from my phone and I don’t want to save it to collect it and have it in another spot vs just allow it me to pin/flag it or save from within the app. Once again great app and I use it daily. I would just love some more ease within the app itself..AshB1717Version: 2.18.2

Too coolThis is by far one of the coolest apps I’ve ever downloaded. My husband and I like to travel and we’re always seeing cool and new spiders and insects we’ve never seen before. We’re usually pretty fascinated by them and time permitting can spend hours pouring over Google search results to find a match. We were on a retreat in Virginia when we found a spider we couldn’t quite find a match to on Google and I downloaded this app. It found it immediately and I’ve used it multiple times since then! The yearly rate is very affordable and I feel that I’ll be using this app regularly!.Alyce BallVersion: 2.12.1

Couldn’t have asked for a better app!I never realized anyone had made such a great app before, but when I saw this in the App Store I was like, “no way!”. So I tried it out and have used it every week since getting it because often times I’ll find a bug and I’ll wonder what it is, or a spider and will want to know if it’s harmful to me or my pets. It even has a bug bite identifier!!! How cool is that!? The developers also have some other apps that come in handy too like plant identifying tools and even animal identifiers. I can’t wait for them to release more great stuff for sure..Sushi510Version: 2.12.12

Feeding curiosityI love this app because it truly helps me and my daughter, who loves bugs, learn so much about the fascinating creatures around us that so many are naturally afraid of. My daughter is someone I’m so proud of because she has inspired people who would never think about going near bugs to hold bugs and even become inquisitive about them. We would have never come as far as we have on our bug-loving journey if it wasn’t for the security we feel when we ask if the bugs we come across are harmful or not. Thank you for this amazing app!.WinkvilleVersion: 2.18.0

Great app, works quicklyCame across a large spider. Usually with a few keywords I can get close on Google, but I just couldn’t identify it. I opened this app, uploaded my photo, and it identified the spider correctly within a few seconds. It also made some other similar suggestions if I disagreed, so that was cool. Anything you scan gets put in your collection, so it’s a fun way to keep track of what you find. I like that you can see photos that other people have submitted too, but I wish there was some way to rate them or something so the best pic is shown. Some are far better than others, but it’s a good starting point..LimeBalthazarVersion: 2.6

Pretty good at identifying bugs, but….It’s very obvious a that AI is the foundation of this app. That’s fine, machines are very good at pattern recognition. This makes for accurate identification ~97% of the time. The problem I have with this app is the generative AI used for the descriptions of the bugs I identify. It frequently contradicts itself within the same entry. Does the spider have venom at all? Is it mildly toxic or can it cause severe allergic reactions? Who knows! The app certainly can’t tell you. With gen AI, you get a lot of misinformation fed to the algorithm and it ends up mixed in with the real stuff when the entries are generated. It is negligent to include info at all if you won’t do the bare minimum of looking it over yourself for blatant contradictions. It’s definitely a great starting off point for getting an ID, but do your own research afterwards if you want your knowledge to be accurate. I wouldn’t have said anything if the app was free, but I paid for this. It gets 4 starts for preforming the main function I downloaded it for..Secretly a birdVersion: 2.18.8

Great service this isI live in an old building,beautiful as it is I have found that myself and my husband and kitty are not alone in this wooden wonder. I am not a smart phone fanatic but my husband included to his a plant and tree identifier for our walks and a light went off in my little bean brain if only one to identify the tiny little less than friends I keep finding in my casa …. And then I found you! vERY helpful for me-and now my hubby doesn’t think I have a screw loose anymore. Thank you so much and don’t change a thing please it works perfect as is. Sincerely Amy.BeanbrainyVersion: 2.14.1

Very helpfulAs someone with SEVERE arachnophobia, this app basically helps me determine which spiders are venomous, and living in the south there are more than enough to go around. This app has been super helpful at helping identify different kinds of spiders, and even helped alert us to several brown recluse in our house. The ONLY thing I would suggest is maybe having a toggle option that would allow you to read the info about the identification, without seeing the pictures. I obviously understand why there are pictures, but it definitely makes my experience that much more anxiety inducing..OhhhhhmyyyyyygodddddddVersion: 2.10.3

OkIt works but it sometimes gives you the wrong insect or only a scientific name for the insect. It also gives you a scientific classification on the insect..Reign,zoom and eveVersion: 1.0.4

Very coolBut it would also be cool if the app told me if the bugs bite. Can i pick up this beetle and put it outside with my bare hands? Thats what i want to know..AgeofbobVersion: 1.1.10

Vraiment cool 😊Cette application est très pratique et très intéressante 😊.Insectes 👍Version: 1.1.10

FiabilitéFiable jusqu’au genre et parfois la famille. Facile à utiliser..SergT2020Version: 1.0.7

Good ishGood app.GfhfucbcjfufjcjcicgVersion: 2.18.4

Good but needs improvementIf it had the option to identify eggs and nests I’d rate it 5 stars.Jnb1984Version: 2.8.2

Mouse spiderThankful for this App. Informative and allows me to “up” my hero status to the squeamish, in my midst, with my vast array of knowledge. Or rather, the wisdom in my pocket,….literally (lol)..HarlOtiVersion: 2.21.1

Awesome AppGreat tool for seeing what’s lurking around!!!.007MaverickVersion: 2.21.1

Fun app very helpfulEnjoy being able to identify little critters I encounter everyday. Thanks for the easy and fun app!.Singing SageVersion: 2.21.1

GreatGreat.Jr got rizzVersion: 2.21.1

Bug identifierGood helpful app but a bit inconvenient to have to unlock certain info.Pancake flopVersion: 2.21.1

Official Spider League AppDo not use any other app under threat of suspension.SimmysimeVersion: 2.21.0

MoverA very good app. Always lets me know what is creeping in my house or outside. Highly recommend..CatsOnSomedayVersion: 2.20.0

AWESOME SAUCEI use this app everyday! It’s free and it’s really accurate! Would recommend <33.LoviostaVersion: 2.19.0

N’existe plusMédiocre et ma volé mon abonnement de 45$ et ne me donne pas accès à leur nouvelle version aussi payante. Du volé pur et simple..Chlorophylle55Version: 2.18.8

Children n campingGreat app to have on your phone with children that are very curious on what kind of bug that is we could take pictures. Allow them to take pictures and then identify what creature it is. It is perfect app for camping with children..Glenda bhVersion: 2.18.8

Pictures insectesTrès bien ce site. Facile d’accès et en plus il est gratuit et en français. Merci.MusiquelgVersion: 2.18.8

Ok appI like using this app to find out what Bug I'm seeing and whatnot, but I wish you'd go back to how it was before when you could read the information about the bugs. Example: I'd like to know how a bug is harmful to animals, plants, humans. Seems like information I should be allowed to see for free..Kali.rVersion: 2.18.8

Spider leagueGet triples. Triples is best. Triples makes it safe.JonesatVersion: 2.18.8

Details are excellentThis app allows a deep dive into a particular insect, which is great. I love that they share male and female views If you find an error they are quick to respond My only complaints is the use of the name “pest control”. Insects and spiders are beneficial and the name of the app suggests otherwise..JDC1328Version: 2.18.8

Witerally the bestI don’t use any other app for identifying insects, is super helpful and love all the info!.GsisjajVersion: 2.18.7

ImpressivePretty impressed with this app, found my bug by just uploading a photo of it !.LolcanadaVersion: 2.18.6

Amazing programI really love this app. It’s quick and convenient while also providing accurate information. I recommend this..Paigie03Version: 2.18.6

Awesome appThis app has been a life saver! Thank you !.NadiakapalaVersion: 2.18.5

Prevented bed bug infestationThis app is straight fire on skibidi, I was able to identify a bed bug when I didn’t know what it was and prevented an infestation, if I hadn’t used this app, I would’ve probably released it. Whoever created this app has a special place in heaven just for them, and plus it shows if the bug is venomous or not. So if you’re looking to handle bugs but don’t know if they bite, download this. This app is crazy. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I love you developer..BaewotVersion: 2.18.5

Best App EverThis app tells you exactly what bug you are trying to identify. It’s a great tool you can use it outside, the mall, your work anywhere you see bugs!.CdfvnhuhyygfddgujVersion: 2.18.4

It’s goodIts gets some stuff incorrect but it’s good for learning about bugs it’s very cool in my opinion I think you should get it!!!.UufftyutufyfutyftyuVersion: 2.18.4

Why make us pay for something we can search on google ? LolApp is still useful to a certain extent don’t get me wrong but now theyre making us pay for free information… either remove that or let us go back to google and cancel the whole app ?!? Like wth😂.BsiwnaiajajdbsbnwVersion: 2.18.4

Gotta catch them all!!I love this my Pokédex is getting bigger and I love collecting little critters and information about them, it’s like a little dictionary of all the insects I encountered!.Chxrles.8Version: 2.18.4

Love this appI find it quite useful and reliable. 4 stars because it feels like the threat of insects might be over stated..AnnexiVersion: 2.18.1

The appThis app is very useful to learn about different types of insects.MawlahiVersion: 2.18.3

I love talking with AII love talking with the AI and when I was talking with AI I named him I mean robot BUZZY.Hicran92Version: 2.18.3

New Update, New UII love the new interface system and basic info it gives with a list of its lifecycle. Amazing ⭐️.NotAnAwesomeCustomerVersion: 2.18.2

Easy, Worked great first try ,and free!Just as the title says..DaddyTaylorJ420Version: 2.18.2

So worth it!I love this app. Super informative and accessible! Six legs out of 6.The MPWVersion: 2.18.2

Great app for identifying insectsI use it all the time for insects atriums my gardens to identify if they are a pest or predator. It helps me decide if I keep them or get rid of them..J GodinVersion: 2.18.0

Life n Death situationsHow come I need to pay now to figure out if a spider bite is going to kill me? Got this app to remind myself of how most insects don’t intend on harming me, but now I need to pay in order to find out :(.NqpkzhVersion: 2.18.1

Excellent AppThis app is awesome! I use it to educate not only myself but for the entire family! I have 2 young kids and it’s nice to be able to actually define all types of interesting arthropods!.22APODVersion: 2.17.1

Life saverLiving in Costa Rica, this app has helped me identify threatening and friendly critters helping me keep my dogs safe.NplnswVersion: 2.17.0

WowTrès intéressant!!.ClogaVersion: 2.17.0

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Picture Insect: Bug Identifier Negative Reviews

FAIL. 🥱I’m glad there’s so many good reviews and that so many people are happy with this app but unfortunately i’m not. It’s a well made app and it looks good but every time I use it it pops up a bug that doesn’t even remotely look the same. I have a brand new iPhone SE 2020 so I have an up to date brand new camera that takes clear images and every time i’ve used this the pictures came out amazingly so I know it’s not because i’m taking a bad picture. I just downloaded this app today because I keep finding crazy looking caterpillars in my garden that I have no idea what they are and i’m never able to find out what they are by looking it up online so I looked up caterpillar identification and this app popped up. The caterpillar i’m trying to identify has bright green and brown stripes and has short white spikes sticking out of the brown stripes. The first time I took a picture of the caterpillar they showed me an all brown caterpillar. The second time I did it they showed me an all green caterpillar with black spikes. And finally the third time of trying they showed me a red and black caterpillar. At this point it honestly seems like they’re just showing random caterpillars and not actually using my pictures to identify it. I’m not sure if i’m just unlucky or if the app doesn’t like me (lol) or if all of the good reviews on here ain’t real (i’ve seen a lot of apps have fake paid reviews to get people to download so wouldn’t surprise me). But who knows maybe it’s because i’m using it for free and didn’t choose to pay for the “premium” version or sign up for the free trial of it. But oh well i’m gonna delete this app and keep on looking for a legit way to identity the bugs in my garden. Wouldn’t reccommened it but who knows you might have better luck then me 🤷🏻‍♀️.ANiMeTrAsH 👅Version: 1.1.9

UNSUBSCRIBE SOLUTION HERE: within 7 days to avoid charge!SOLUTION to cancelling subscription: iPhone users: Go to Settings —> select your Apple ID —> subscriptions —> here should be a list of all the apps you subscribe (pay money) for: select the app you want to unsubscribe from (Picture Insect - Insect ID Pro) —> select the red unsubscribe option. Make sure to do this within the 7 day window. Background: I downloaded this app to try to identify if a spider in my kitchen was a brown recluse. It gave me three guesses, one of which was a brown recluse, and the other two’s pictures and information didn’t seem to match. Not super helpful when it comes to potential medically significant venom...I realize this app is not for clinical purposes, so I’m not criticizing it for that, but a little more knowledge would have been helpful to at least narrow it down. Most importantly: The fact this app isn’t forthcoming about its subscription service makes it feel sleazy and kind of taking advantage of less tech-savvy people who might not know how to cancel the subscription, or even know they are signing up for one. I can see my mother falling into this trap and then not ever realizing she is being billed month to month. I probably would have stuck with it, but for that reason, it makes me lose respect for the developers. There are many other great identification apps out there, explore those first. I’ve had success with Seek - a little rough around the edges, but the app gets better all the time..ErinerichardVersion: 1.1.9

Don’t waste your time or money!!The absolute worst app, and you know that to be true when the app asks, “Did we get the insect correct?” HUH? That’s the point of the app is to identify the insect! You wouldn’t pay for an app to ask You if They were correct! Good luck trying to zoom in just perfectly and having the bug in perfect focus, in the right frame and keeping that shot while trying to find the picture button. Good luck if you’re trying to identify anything that is alive!! There’s also the multiple-multiple differing what I would call, “guesses” for the same exact bug by from a different view. This app has not only cost me money, but HOURS of time trying to get an exact picture for it to ask “did we identify the insect correct -with a box to check yes or no” and then to have a list of reasons why the answer wasn’t correct!!?? Just don’t. Use google lens..Mama2daughtersVersion: 2.18.7

The app is wrong about 50% of the timeI take macro photographs of insects and have a decent amount of entomology experience. This app is pretty much useless to me due to its high rate of misidentification. For me, it’s up around 50%. These aren’t obscure insects either, in may cases they are native Wyoming species. I run into the same problem with identifications from around the world on iNaturalist. The app is wrong about 50% of the time on those, too. I see A LOT of rave reviews about how accurate this is. It makes me wonder how other reviewers are so certain it’s accurate. My guess is that the insect looks something like the Picture Insect photo, and therefore, it must be accurate. I’m not sure, but I suspect this app takes the entered photo and compares it to other photos and once it finds something similar, it identifies it. There doesn’t seem to be any consideration about where the insect was located, the habitat, its posture, etc. I had one his morning where it misidentified a transverse ladybug for a seven spotted ladybug. I could be mistaken, but when I try to correct a misidentification, it only corrects it on my ID. I don’t think it lets the developers know that the app is wrong. If I don’t trust the app, it doesn’t do me any good. There are much better resources available online..Why can't i post this without coming up with a nickname? Dumb.Version: 2.21.1

Why I would NOT recommend this appOkay okay, I really love bugs and animals and I wanted an app that would help identify them so I got this one because the other one was not free (it is called insect identification) and it worked very well, but I could only use it one time (because it lets you used it one time before if makes you buy it) so I went back on the App Store and got this one so I could identify bugs for free. I was looking forward to it, so I tested it by going through my camera roll and choosing a flea, it did it’s thing and when it loaded it said it was a— Lesser Stripedtail scorpion??!!!! ( look up what they are if you don’t know, they are called Lesser Stripedtail scorpion and a flea) So then I tested different bugs and — it was all wrong. The only one it got right was the crane fly (Mosquito hawk). So that is why I thing you should NOT get this app, and thanks for reading till the end I really needed to talk/rant about this app..Buggy budVersion: 2.0

Treacherous advertisingThe vendor offers this application through the Apple Store stating that it is free during an one-week trial period when you can cancel the subscription. I did not like the application and spent several hours trying to find a way to cancel the subscription before I get charged ~$30. My account at Apple or iTunes finds the subscription as “free for one week”, but does no offer any option to cancel. Instead, it offers many options to subscribe! Even if I accept the minimum one-week period, I am not sure whether that subscription will remain for one week and will not be extended automatically: it is described as “weekly”. To me, this process appears to be intentionally conceived to deceive. I apologize and withdraw this bad review if there is a clear way to cancel the subscription without any automatic renewal and billing..Constantin, IEEE Life FellowVersion: 2.11.9

Completely inaccurateI tried this on a spider 1/2 inch in diameter. It gave me everything from a wood tick (I know what those look like) to several varieties of moth, to a brown rat. Not kidding. A brown rat. I also had to get within a foot of the spider to take a decent photo; zoom wouldn’t work well enough from any further away, even 2 feet, on my iPhone that tends to have excellent zoom capabilities. I tried reporting the inaccurate reading (seriously. Not a rat of any color. Wrong phylum entirely), but that wasn’t an option. I tried putting “spider,” but it wanted me to pick which one. Feeling that to be somewhat defeative of the purpose of downloading the app to begin with… I gave up. Less than 10 attempts on the same creature, and I’ve blown through my free tries. No reason to think the paid version is any better. No thank you..Thrin4thewinVersion: 2.4

Does not work wellI chose this app because I have its “sister” app for identifying plants and couldn’t be more impressed with that one! This bug one, on the other hand, is basically useless. I’ve tried identifying many types of bugs, many attempts each, and each attempt it gives me a different result and almost every time that result is incorrect and usually not even close. On top of that, the data they have on each bug they identify is extremely minimalistic and basically useless. Again, their plant app excels greatly in this area with tons of accurate and useful information so I expected better from the same creator. 2 stars because it does identify some insects and that’s kind of cool, but really doesn’t do anything “well”….Tmaxxman33Version: 2.9.9

Wish i could give a 0So i downloaded this JUST to write a review, my mom and i were outside and saw a bug, she used the app on her phone to see what it was and NOWHERE on the main part said this bug (assassin bug) would bite you and inject you with venom. so i decided to help this little guy because he was stuck in a spider web. he then latched onto my finger and bit me and i couldn’t get him off for a minute and i started crying and freaking out, i was in SO much pain. it’s been 2 hours and my finger is still numb and throbbing. this app needs to have better descriptions and SAY on the main part when you first scan that it will bite you and the pain is worse than a freaking bee!! i’m super annoyed that im in pain. this could’ve been avoided if their were more cautionary usage..Zoeyoeyoey1006Version: 2.19.0

Ok for bug ID but not sure if creators know it's not 1920It is ok so far for insect ID but the "harmful to human" section of the Hairy Rove beetle contains the following statement regarding them being found in some meat in kitchens: Containing irritant substances, it has certain risks and is troublesome for housewives. ??.SP404Version: 2.7

Scam appSuch a stupid app, you need to pay to see what kind of insect you’re identifying 😂.Whywouldyoudownloadthis?Version: 2.3

Not accurateIn theory this is a great app, but using it has been disappointing. So far, the insects that it’s identified are totally wrong identifying them as one that is native to a totally different continent & climate. You’d think when identifying, it would identify based on a users location as well since the environment is so important to knowing which insect it could be..Sweet_LorraineVersion: 2.6

HarmfulHow in the world are you going to lock the harmful of humans etc. behind a paywall that is so unethical on moral etc..ImashowyahowdaVersion: 2.21.1

InsectsI’ve asked the same question six times on the same picture and get a different answer every time. This app is useless..Holy sh--Version: 2.21.1

Zero stars is more suitableWhat rationale can there be to not be able to include pictures from my devices library? Tv.P A B’sVersion: 2.21.1

Not a free appDownloaded for a friend was supposed to be a free app should have removed as credit card was charged. Did not need the application at all and should’ve been able to have a short term but charged me for a year of something that I cannot use..Five star AimerVersion: 2.21.1

No delApp will not let me delete it from my app library. Scam..Synch35792468Version: 2.20.0

In-App Purchases Only Revealed After InstallingThe description on the App Store does not include in-app purchases. When I install the app it is immediately on a subscription trial page. Uninstalling immediately..Dragon of Air and FireVersion: 2.18.8

Must Pay to UseCan’t access a single part of the app without having to pay $50. Identification and information isn’t even accurate. Don’t waste your money..MelliexoxAVersion: 2.18.8

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