Comparison

Arctic Spas vs Tick Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arctic Spas

Remotely manage your Arctic Spa or All Weather Pool from any device. Customize lighting and jets, control heating and filtration, and monitor water chemistry. Receive error notifications with video support.

Highlights
  • Preset spa experiences with lighting and jets
  • Power management for heating and filtering
  • Monitor and adjust temperature
  • Control Spa Boy® salt water system
  • Receive error code notifications with video support
  • Access water chemistry and owner's manual
Features
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Monitor and control your Arctic Spa / All Weather Pool from anywhere in the world using the Arctic Spas App on your phone, tablet, Apple Watch, or via the web at https://www.myarcticspa.com For guidance on how to easily web connect your Spa please view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxz1yCeeRpc 1. Preset your Spa Experience with lighting and jets! Whether it’s for tranquil alone time, spending quiet time with your partner or quality time with family and friends. 2. Power Management gives you control to set your spa to heat and filter as you desire - Based on Peak Power. 3. Monitor and adjust your spas temperature, adjust your Spa Boy® salt water system and change your filtration cycles. 4. Receive notifications for error codes directly on your iOS device; follow the notification for a description of the error with video support. 5. Access detailed information on water chemistry, standard/optional features, as well as your standard owner’s manual and quick reference cards. 6. Order your hot tub supplies https://www.arcticspasonlinestore.com. The Arctic Spas App makes Hot Tubbing Easy! Fast and Reliable

About

Tick Identifier

Instantly identify ticks by uploading or taking a photo. Access a large database for quick identification. Subscribe for full access to all features.

Highlights
  • Instant tick identification
  • Photo upload for identification
  • Large tick database
  • Ad-free experience
  • Full access subscription
Features
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Identify any tick! Just take or upload photo. - Instant work - Big database - No ads Subscribe to get full access: $9.99 per month, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maksimbarnash.site/tickid/privacy.html

Screenshots

Arctic Spas4 screens
Tick Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Spas at 4.8 against Tick Identifier's 1.0. Arctic Spas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tick Identifier sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Arctic Spas asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arctic Spas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic Spas has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arctic Spas ships an update every 6 weeks, Tick Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arctic Spas versus Tick Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArctic SpasTick Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Falls Manufacturing LimitedSuleyman Can Ahsen

Customer experience

Arctic Spas

All ratings2,281 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative36.1%

Tick Identifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Arctic Spas

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Persistent login issues
  • Inconsistent water monitoring
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view exact chemical levels
  • Automatic water chemistry adjustment
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More customization options
  • Integration with smart home platforms

Tick Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arctic Spas

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tick Identifier

Subscriptions1
  • Tick Identifier Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Arctic Spas free?
Arctic Spas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tick Identifier free?
Tick Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arctic Spas or Tick Identifier?
Arctic Spas is rated higher. Arctic Spas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Tick Identifier averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Arctic Spas or Tick Identifier have ads?
Neither Arctic Spas nor Tick Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arctic Spas or Tick Identifier?
Arctic Spas ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tick Identifier monthly. Most recently, Arctic Spas was updated on September 29, 2026 and Tick Identifier on June 2, 2026.

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