# VMaxxx vs Tick Detector

The clearest difference is rating: VMaxxx at 5.0 against Tick Detector's 3.8. VMaxxx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Tick Detector's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VMaxxx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tick Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VMaxxx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tick Detector has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VMaxxx ships an update every 5 days, Tick Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VMaxxx | Tick Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmaxxx/id6742869993/reviews)** | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-detector-pet-tick-scan/id6746358081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [haoyang cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800135129) | [Andrei Mironchyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619640238) |

## What reviewers say

### VMaxxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmaxxx/id6742869993)

Record your voice and receive an analysis to enhance its attractiveness. An in-app purchase unlocks exclusive content and Pro features for a more refined experience.

**Highlights:** Voice recording, Voice analysis, Attractiveness enhancement, Exclusive Pro content, In-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Tick Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-detector-pet-tick-scan/id6746358081)

This app transforms your phone into a rapid tick scanner for pets, working offline without sign-up. It uses a negative filter to highlight pests against fur, aiding in early detection. Features include torch mode for low light and smart reminders.

**Highlights:** Offline scanning, Torch mode for low light, Smart reminders, Real-time negative filter, Privacy-focused (images stay on device)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TickDetector Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| TickDetector Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Coffee Break | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dinner Treat | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VMaxxx free?

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

### Is Tick Detector free?

Tick Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VMaxxx or Tick Detector?

VMaxxx is rated higher. VMaxxx averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tick Detector averages 3.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do VMaxxx or Tick Detector have ads?

Tick Detector shows ads; VMaxxx does not.

### Which is updated more often, VMaxxx or Tick Detector?

VMaxxx ships an update every 5 days, and Tick Detector every 2 months. Most recently, VMaxxx was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tick Detector on October 28, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*