# Tick Detector vs Bobki

The clearest difference is rating: Bobki at 4.7 against Tick Detector's 3.8. Bobki also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Tick Detector's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tick Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bobki sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bobki holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tick Detector has 33 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, Bobki fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tick Detector | Bobki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-detector-pet-tick-scan/id6746358081/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobki/id6755192899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Mironchyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619640238) | [Stremoukhova Olesya Sergeevna, IP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626476960) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Bobki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobki/id6755192899)

This app helps pet owners manage their animals' health and well-being. It features a smart calendar for appointments, a tick detector, a guide to animal behavior, and an online health check-up tool. Create profiles for multiple pets to track their records and receive personalized reminders.

**Highlights:** Smart pet calendar and reminders, Tick and flea detector using phone camera, Animal body language and behavior guide, Online pet health check-up and symptom checker, Multi-pet profiles and management, Health records and vaccination tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tick Detector free?

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

### Is Bobki free?

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

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

Bobki is rated higher. Tick Detector averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Bobki averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Tick Detector or Bobki have ads?

Tick Detector shows ads; Bobki does not.

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

Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, and Bobki fortnightly. Most recently, Tick Detector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bobki on October 24, 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.*