# tCheck vs Strain Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strain Guide at 83% against tCheck's 25%. Strain Guide also leads on ratings volume (913 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). tCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strain Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. tCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

tCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strain Guide has 913 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of tCheck's written reviews are positive against 83% of Strain Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

tCheck ships an update every 2 months, Strain Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tCheck | Strain Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcheck/id1325740228/reviews)** | [4.8 (913 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **913** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Engineered Medical Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325740227) | [phannafest llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209901791) |

## What reviewers say

### tCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcheck/id1325740228)

This app simplifies potency testing by calculating recipe doses and logging test results. Organize your herbal testing process and track infusions to understand what works best for you.

**Highlights:** Recipe dose calculation, CBV test logging, Review previous results, Organize herbal testing, Track infusion strength

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strain Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strain-guide/id1596314933)

Explore thousands of cannabis strains with detailed information on effects, flavors, and growing tips. Features an AI assistant for personalized recommendations and advanced search filters. Track your favorites and add personal notes for easy reference.

**Highlights:** AI strain assistant, Advanced search and filtering, Personalized notes and favorites, Growing and harvesting information, Strain suggestions, Community ratings and comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strain guide, pro, monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Strain Guide Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Strain guide, pro, yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable
- 🔍 Useful database and reference guide
- 📚 Extensive strain information
- 🗒️ Ability to save notes on favorite strains
- 🤝 Good for both new and experienced users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Obnoxious commercials/ads
- ⏱️ Frequent ads interrupting usage
- 🔍 Limited strain selection
- 🤖 Temperamental app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on startup
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Photo identification feature to identify strains
- Ability to filter strains by terpene profile
- Option to remove ads through a paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tCheck free?

tCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strain Guide free?

Strain Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, tCheck or Strain Guide?

tCheck is rated higher. tCheck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Strain Guide averages 4.8 from 913 ratings.

### Do tCheck or Strain Guide have ads?

Strain Guide shows ads; tCheck does not.

### Which is updated more often, tCheck or Strain Guide?

tCheck ships an update every 2 months, and Strain Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, tCheck was updated on July 21, 2026 and Strain Guide on September 28, 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.*