# TickTracker vs DETICKT IT

The clearest difference is rating: DETICKT IT at 4.6 against TickTracker's 4.2. DETICKT IT also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 58%). TickTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (100 vs 25). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DETICKT IT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TickTracker's written reviews are positive against 80% of DETICKT IT's.

TickTracker ships an update every 4 months, DETICKT IT every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TickTracker | DETICKT IT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktracker/id1346060330/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detickt-it/id1623027174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LivLyme Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346060329) | [Antonia Kolb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623027176) |

## What reviewers say

### TickTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktracker/id1346060330)

This app helps users track and report ticks in their area, providing educational information about tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. It aims to increase awareness and safety regarding tick encounters.

**Highlights:** Real-time tick tracking, Tick reporting, Lyme disease education, Tick safety information, Public awareness

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good idea for tracking ticks
- 👍 Helpful for identifying ticks
- 👍 Raises tick awareness
- 👍 Useful for preventing Lyme disease
- 👍 Great resource for tick information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes constantly
- 🐛 App gets hung up easily
- 🐛 Features unresponsive
- 🐛 Cannot report sightings

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work anymore (recent reports)
- Start Tracking button does not respond
- Grey square with swirling circle instead of reports
- App gets hung up easily
- App placed user in Africa when zip code was US

**Requested features**

- More users needed for detailed picture
- Ability to zoom in on current location
- Ability to click on sightings for more info
- More information for identifying ticks (size comparisons)
- Ability to type in zip code or city/state to view other ticks


### DETICKT IT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detickt-it/id1623027174)

Identify ticks with a photo and receive a comprehensive risk assessment for tick-borne diseases. The app uses your location to determine the risk from common tick species.

**Highlights:** Tick identification via photo, Comprehensive risk assessment, Location-based disease risk, Identification of common tick species

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TickTracker free?

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

### Is DETICKT IT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TickTracker or DETICKT IT?

DETICKT IT is rated higher. TickTracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while DETICKT IT averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do TickTracker or DETICKT IT have ads?

Neither TickTracker nor DETICKT IT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TickTracker or DETICKT IT?

TickTracker ships an update every 4 months, and DETICKT IT every 9 months. Most recently, TickTracker was updated on November 2, 2026 and DETICKT IT on November 3, 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.*