Comparison

TickChecker vs TickScan

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

Head to head
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

About

TickScan

This utility app uses advanced camera filters to help you find and remove ticks and other small insects on pets and people. It works offline and includes educational guides for safe removal and prevention.

Highlights
  • Advanced camera enhancement filters
  • Detects tiny or hidden insects
  • Works offline
  • Step-by-step removal guides
  • Educational insect articles
  • Pet inspection tips
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TickScan is a simple and effective tool for spotting ticks and other small insects on pets and people. Using advanced camera enhancement filters, the app helps you detect even tiny or hidden ticks in hard-to-reach areas or thick fur. The app includes more than five smart filters—such as Negative, Heatmap, High-Contrast, and others—designed to highlight small details and improve visibility. These tools make it easier to check your pets or yourself after hikes, walks, or time outdoors. TickScan works completely offline, so you can use it anywhere, even in remote areas without internet access. The app also provides helpful guides and educational materials: step-by-step instructions on safely finding and removing ticks, tips on how to inspect pets, and articles about insects, seasonal risks, and pet care. TickScan offers a modern and easy-to-use way to protect yourself and your animals. The first week is free.

Screenshots

TickChecker4 screens
TickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TickChecker at 1.7K against TickScan's 2. TickChecker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TickScan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TickChecker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TickScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TickScan 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickChecker ships an update every 5 weeks, TickScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TickChecker versus TickScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickCheckerTickScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer326 LAB - FZCOMikita Arshynau

Customer experience

TickChecker

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

TickScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TickChecker

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing through the camera

Requested features

1 request
  • Free or one-time payment option

TickScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

TickChecker

Subscriptions13
  • PRO Weekly$1.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
  • 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$19.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$29.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
3 purchases

TickScan

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TickChecker free?
TickChecker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickScan free?
TickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TickChecker or TickScan?
TickScan is rated higher. TickChecker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while TickScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TickChecker or TickScan have ads?
Neither TickChecker nor TickScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickChecker or TickScan?
TickChecker ships an update every 5 weeks, and TickScan every 2 months. Most recently, TickChecker was updated on October 23, 2026 and TickScan on October 24, 2026.

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