Bug Identifier - BugLens
Muhammad Mukama Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Bug Identifier - BugLens is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Muhammad Mukama. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated August 25, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 25
- 2025 · v1.0.2
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About Bug Identifier - BugLens
Found a bug you can't identify? Take a photo and get instant answers. BugLens is a bug identifier that uses image recognition to identify insects, spiders, and other small creatures you encounter. How It Works: Point your camera at any bug or upload a photo from your gallery. This bug identifier scans the image and provides identification details within seconds. You'll get the species name, key characteristics, and basic information about what you found. Ask Questions: Got questions about your discovery? The built-in AI chatbot can answer follow-up questions in plain English. Ask about diet, habitat, whether it's harmful, or anything else you want to know. The responses are straightforward and informative. Keep Track of Your Finds: Each identification gets saved to your personal collection with the photo, details, date, and location. It's useful for tracking what insects you've seen in different places or seasons. Students can use it for projects, gardeners can monitor beneficial insects, and nature enthusiasts can document their discoveries. Share Your Discoveries" Share interesting finds with friends through social media, text, or email. Sometimes you'll spot something unusual that others might find interesting too. Who Uses BugLens Parents use this bug identifier to help kids identify backyard insects. Students use it for biology assignments. Gardeners use it to learn about beneficial vs. harmful insects. Hikers use it to identify creatures they encounter on trails. Anyone curious about the insects around them can find this bug identifier useful. Features (These features require a premium subscription): Photo identification of insects and bugs Upload existing images from your device Species information and characteristics AI chatbot for questions Personal collection to save discoveries Share findings with others Subscription Information: BugLens offers a premium subscription that unlocks bug identification, AI chatbot functionality, and detailed species information. The app can be downloaded for free, but core identification features require a subscription. What You'll Learn BugLens helps you understand the insects in your environment. You might discover that the spider in your garage is actually beneficial, or learn which butterflies are native to your area. The app provides factual information without overwhelming detail. Accuracy The bug identifier system works well with clear photos taken in good lighting. Like any identification tool, results are most reliable when the subject is clearly visible and in focus. The AI continues to improve with regular updates. Getting Started Download the app, take a photo of any insect you find, and see what it identifies. The interface is straightforward – no complicated setup or learning curve. Start building your collection right away. BugLens makes insect identification accessible without requiring expertise in entomology. Whether you're dealing with a mystery bug in your house or exploring nature with kids, this bug identifier provides practical information when you need it. Terms of Use: https://www.cramly.app/legals/plantasy/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cramly.app/legals/plantasy/privacy
What’s new
Version 1.0.2 · Updated August 25, 2025
We’ve squashed some bugs in Bug Identifier – BugLens
App privacy
The developer, Muhammad Mukama, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Photos or Videos
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: App Functionality
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