# The Tick App vs WAC+

The clearest difference is rating: WAC+ at 4.5 against The Tick App's 3.9. WAC+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 24). The Tick App's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 16%). 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.

WAC+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WAC+ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of The Tick App's written reviews are positive against 16% of WAC+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Tick App ships an update every 2 months, WAC+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tick App | WAC+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tick-app/id1374944136/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wac-plus/id6443450190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 98 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.3 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/908478605) | [Smart Health Clubs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333435433) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tick App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tick-app/id1374944136)

This app helps prevent tick encounters and tick-borne diseases by allowing users to report tick sightings. It also provides educational resources on tick identification, removal, and prevention, and allows for tick submission for expert identification.

**Highlights:** Report tick encounters, Prevent tick-borne diseases, Tick identification guides, Tick removal instructions, Submit ticks for identification, Research collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WAC+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wac-plus/id6443450190)

Discover a wide range of fitness classes and swim programs designed for all levels. Enhance your training with specialized premium classes and learn to swim in a safe, supportive environment. Sync your workout and nutrient data with your iPhone's Health app.

**Highlights:** Premium fitness classes, Group swim lessons, Private swim lessons, Workout data syncing, Nutrient data syncing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly and professional staff
- 🚀 Multiple convenient locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky and difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Inaccurate usage tracking
- 🐛 Slow and poor quality
- 🐛 Confusing with multiple apps
- 🐛 Barcode takes too long to load

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to check in or cancel classes
- Inconsistent functionality between old and new apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for classes by workout type across all locations
- Option to view calendar of booked classes
- Larger font size for class times
- Ability to easily check in and cancel classes
- Integration with Apple Wallet for barcode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tick App free?

The Tick App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WAC+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Tick App or WAC+?

WAC+ is rated higher. The Tick App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while WAC+ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do The Tick App or WAC+ have ads?

Neither The Tick App nor WAC+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Tick App or WAC+?

The Tick App ships an update every 2 months, and WAC+ every 9 days. Most recently, The Tick App was updated on September 10, 2026 and WAC+ on September 23, 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.*