Comparison

LuckySap vs TickChecker

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

Head to head
About

LuckySap

This app helps maple syrup producers track sap collection, predict future sap flow based on weather, and estimate syrup yield. It provides detailed analytics for individual trees and collection methods, supporting both backyard hobbyists and commercial operations.

Highlights
  • Sap collection logging
  • Weather-aware sap flow predictions
  • Syrup yield calculator
  • Brix tracking
  • Tree-by-tree analytics
  • Multi-season history
Features
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LuckySap is the season log for maple sugarmakers — with a sap-flow forecast built on the rule every sugarmaker knows: freezing nights, thawing days. Check the flow outlook for today and the next two days, log what the buckets brought in, record every boil, and watch the season add up: gallons of sap, gallons of syrup, your best day, and your sap-to-syrup ratio. FREE • Save one sugarbush location and its season tap count; manual place search works without GPS permission • Seasonal Dashboard with recent logs, sap and syrup totals, and regional planning guidance • Faster logging with optional remembered values and measurements from your last entry • September–August seasons keep autumn and spring records together • Free 3-day sap forecast, including today, scored from your local freeze-thaw temperatures • Evening heads-up (optional) when tomorrow looks like a strong run — empty the buckets tonight • A reminder when sugaring season is about to open where you tap, and another on opening day (21 maple states and provinces) • Log every sap collection — date, gallons or liters, sugar reading, taps collected, notes • Track boil sessions & yield — sap boiled, syrup made, hours on the fire, USDA grade, notes • Season stats — totals, first and last collection, best day, average sugar, sap-to-syrup ratio • Records & year-over-year comparison across every season you log • Achievements, from First Tap to Sugarmaker • Sugaring 101 reference guide — when to tap, drilling the tap hole, reading the weather, boiling down, knowing when it's syrup, filtering, and grading • Export collections and boils to CSV • Full backup and restore, including saved photos, costs and preferences • iCloud account status and observed log-transfer activity • English and French (Canada) PREMIUM • Record boil fuel and other costs, plus season expenses; totals stay separate by currency, with recorded cost per unit of syrup and per tap when a season count is available • Extended sap-flow forecast beyond the free 3-day outlook — plan your boil weekends in advance • Syrup yield predictions for every collection, from its gallons and sugar reading, using the updated Rule of 86 (University of Vermont, 2013) • Daily sap chart — every collection day on one chart; tap a bar for that day's detail • Bucket & syrup-color photos on every collection and boil session GOOD TO KNOW • Cost summaries include only what you record, not profit or a complete cost of production. Previously recorded costs stay readable, removable and included in free backups after Premium expires. • The forecast is a planning aid built from the weather forecast, not a promise. Trees don't read forecasts. • Yield predictions are estimates. Your evaporator and your finishing point decide the final number. LuckySap Premium is an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://getluckysap.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getluckysap.com/privacy Support: https://getluckysap.com/support

About

TickChecker

Easily scan for ticks on pets and people using your phone's camera. Get smart detection, track encounters, and receive prevention tips to reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners.

Highlights
  • Scan for ticks on skin or fur
  • Smart tick detection
  • Track tick encounters
  • Prevention tips
  • Supports dogs, cats, and humans
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TickChecker is your smart tick finder for pets and people. Whether you’re hiking, walking your dog, or exploring outdoors, this app makes tick identification, tick scan, and prevention tips easy and accessible. • Scan for ticks on skin or fur with your phone's camera • Spot ticks early with smart detection • Track tick encounters and reduce exposure risk • Reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases • Designed for both dogs, cats - and you • Fast, easy, and intuitive to use Ticks are tiny, but dangerous. Detect them before they bite. Download TickChecker today - and check smarter, not harder. Terms of Use: https://326labs.com/tickchecker/tc Privacy Policy: https://326labs.com/tickchecker/pp

Screenshots

LuckySap4 screens
TickChecker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TickChecker at every 5 weeks against LuckySap's every 11 months. TickChecker also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LuckySap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LuckySap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and TickChecker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LuckySap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TickChecker has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuckySap ships an update every 11 months, TickChecker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LuckySap versus TickChecker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuckySapTickChecker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews—34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuck at Home, LLC326 LAB - FZCO

Customer experience

LuckySap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TickChecker

All ratings1,664 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative56.0%

Bugs and requests

LuckySap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TickChecker

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing through the camera

Requested features

1 request
  • Free or one-time payment option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LuckySap

Subscriptions1
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
10 purchases

TickChecker

Subscriptions10
  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly$5.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$11.991 Month
  • PRO 3 Month$14.993 Months
  • PRO Yearly$29.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LuckySap free?
LuckySap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickChecker free?
TickChecker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LuckySap or TickChecker?
LuckySap is rated higher. LuckySap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TickChecker averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do LuckySap or TickChecker have ads?
Neither LuckySap nor TickChecker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuckySap or TickChecker?
LuckySap ships an update every 11 months, and TickChecker every 5 weeks. Most recently, LuckySap was updated on November 4, 2026 and TickChecker on November 8, 2026.

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