# TickChecker vs GlowScreen

TickChecker and GlowScreen both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GlowScreen's written reviews are positive against 34% of TickChecker's. GlowScreen also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). TickChecker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 80). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TickChecker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and GlowScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GlowScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TickChecker has 1.7K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of TickChecker's written reviews are positive against 100% of GlowScreen's.

TickChecker ships an update every 5 weeks, GlowScreen fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TickChecker | GlowScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickchecker/id6746040491/reviews) | **[4.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowscreen-wallpaper-and-widgets/id6762244867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 559 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [326 LAB - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772075789) | [梓怡 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857548558) |

## What reviewers say

### TickChecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickchecker/id6746040491)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| PRO 3 Month | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast detection
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Accurate tick detection
- 💡 Helpful prevention tips
- 👍 Works well on pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 No free trial

**Reported bugs**

- 🔍 Difficulty seeing through the camera

**Requested features**

- Free or one-time payment option


### GlowScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowscreen-wallpaper-and-widgets/id6762244867)

Personalize your phone's home and lock screens with a variety of widgets, live wallpapers, and charging animations. Create custom looks with photo widgets, weather displays, and quick action shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets (photo, calendar, clock, battery, health), Dynamic Island widgets, Live and static wallpapers, Customizable charging animations, Weather and clock widgets, Countdown timers, Quick action shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week with 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week with 3-Day Free Trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Trial | $34.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Trial | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TickChecker free?

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

### Is GlowScreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TickChecker or GlowScreen?

GlowScreen is rated higher. TickChecker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GlowScreen averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do TickChecker or GlowScreen have ads?

GlowScreen shows ads; TickChecker does not.

### Which is updated more often, TickChecker or GlowScreen?

TickChecker ships an update every 5 weeks, and GlowScreen fortnightly. Most recently, TickChecker was updated on November 5, 2026 and GlowScreen on November 5, 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.*