Comparison

Tick Detector vs Tick Checker

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

Head to head
About

Tick Detector

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
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Tick Detector turns your iPhone into a lightning-fast tick scanner for dogs and other pets — no internet, no sign-up, just instant peace of mind. Optimized for dogs but also usable on cats and even horses, it uses a real-time negative filter so bright dots pop against the coat and help you spot ticks and fleas before they bite. Why Pet Owners Love It • Offline scanning — perfect for trails, parks, backwoods • Torch mode — one-handed checks in low light • Reminders — daily, every 2 days or weekly with 1-hour snooze • Privacy — images stay on your device How It Works 1. Open Tick Detector and aim the camera at your dog. 2. Inverted colours highlight ticks, fleas and other tiny pests. 3. Move slowly — bright spots stand out in negative view. 4. Tap the flashlight if lighting is poor. Key Features • Negative Filter: real-time, contrast-boosted view for dog fur • Smart Reminders: auto-skip if you’ve scanned today • Notification Actions: Snooze or Scan Now straight from alert • Tip Jar: optional in-app tip to support updates • In-App Review: prompt appears only after meaningful use • Lightweight & Battery-friendly: no accounts, ads or tracking Quick Guide (30 sec) 1. Brush your dog’s coat. 2. Use good lighting or enable the torch. 3. Scan slowly and watch for bright dots. 4. Remove ticks with tweezers, disinfect the area and monitor skin. Disclaimer Tick Detector is a visual aid, not a medical device. Detection accuracy is not guaranteed. If you find a tick or notice skin changes, consult a veterinarian. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT0LZcZaOWmmNm-gs-i3-4Ru4BQ2qrk-xPQO8NOk9DuLOCmYa42k7MgXWAfAfRYP5QCZs098aEkmRRS/pub

About

Tick Checker

This app helps you quickly check for ticks on people, pets, and gear after outdoor activities. It provides guided photo scans and clear instructions for tick removal, with reminders for follow-up checks. Designed for families, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a calm and informative approach to tick safety.

Highlights
  • Guided photo scans for humans and pets
  • Tick Spotter camera with magnification and modes
  • Step-by-step tick removal guidance
  • Bite log with photos and notes
  • Follow-up reminders
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Came back from a walk, the park, the garden or a hike? Ticks are tiny, painless and easy to miss. NoTick is your calm tick-check assistant for the whole family and your pets. Scan skin, fur, clothing and gear with your camera, get clear photo guidance, and see exactly what to do if you find a possible tick — fast. WHY PEOPLE USE NOTICK • Check faster after every outdoor trip • Spot ticks you'd otherwise miss in hair and fur • See which ticks and tick-borne diseases are common where you live • Learn the safe way to remove a tick — and when to see a doctor or vet • Keep a simple log of bites — date, photos and notes • Calm, clear guidance — never scare tactics U.S. TICK MAP (NOTICK PRO) See which tick species and tick-borne diseases are established in your region of the United States, drawing on CDC geographic data — tap any region to learn what to watch for. Then get a weather- and season-based estimate of how active ticks may be near you, with a 7-day outlook. It's guidance built from public-health data and local weather, not a map of reported bites — so always check after outdoor time. FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES Kids are often bitten on the head, neck and hairline. Get a gentle, guided check after the park, forest or camping, and keep an eye on the area in the days after. FOR DOG & CAT OWNERS Fur hides ticks around ears, collar, paws, belly and skin folds. Part the fur, scan with your camera, and check the spots ticks love in seconds. FOR HIKERS, RUNNERS, GARDENERS & CAMPERS Back from the trail? Check yourself head-to-toe and inspect clothing, boots and gear before ticks settle in. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Guided photo scans for adults, kids, dogs, cats, clothing and gear • Tick Spotter camera — magnify, light up and switch modes (Contrast, Mono, Reveal) to make ticks stand out • Found something? Compare it against common U.S. ticks and see what each one can carry • Clear results with safe, step-by-step removal guidance • U.S. Tick Map & 7-day tick-activity forecast for your area (NoTick Pro) • TickWiki — a guide, informed by U.S. CDC guidance, to U.S. ticks, the diseases they can carry, how long a tick was attached, and whether to have one tested • Tick-check checklists for people and pets • Bite log — save the date, photos and notes FREE & NOTICK PRO Everyday tick checks are free — scanning, TickWiki and step-by-step removal. NoTick Pro adds the U.S. Tick Map and tick-activity forecast, unlimited scans, follow-up reminders, extra saved profiles and bite logs, and a year-round seasonal view. Monthly, yearly or lifetime — the price is always shown in the app before you buy. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans, photos and notes stay on your device by default and are never uploaded without your clear consent. No account needed. No ad tracking (no IDFA). Core tools — scanning, TickWiki and the removal guide — work offline; the tick-activity map needs a connection. IMPORTANT NoTick is a tick-check helper, not a medical or veterinary diagnosis tool. It does not identify a tick's species for you and cannot guarantee an area is tick-free — always do a full manual check too. If you find a possible tick, remove it as soon as possible. Contact a doctor if you feel unwell or notice a spreading rash after a bite, and contact a vet if your pet seems unwell. Guidance is informed by public-health and veterinary references, including the U.S. CDC and AVMA. ABOUT TOSS IT ONLINE NoTick is made by Toss it Online — simple, useful apps for everyday life. Discover more at www.tossitonline.com. Questions or feedback? info@tossitonline.com — every message is read personally. Privacy Policy: https://www.tossitonline.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.tossitonline.com/terms/

Screenshots

Tick Detector4 screens
Tick Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tick Detector at 3.8 against Tick Checker's 3.0. Tick Detector also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 2) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). Tick Checker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tick Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tick Checker 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

Tick Detector holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Tick Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tick Checker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tick Detector versus Tick Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick DetectorTick Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (33 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei MironchykElard Tissot

Customer experience

Tick Detector

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

Tick Checker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tick Detector

Subscriptions2
  • TickDetector Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • TickDetector Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee Break$1.99
  • Lunch Boost$4.99
  • Dinner Treat$9.99
3 purchases

Tick Checker

Subscriptions2
  • Auto renewable subscriptions$4.997 Days
  • Auto renewable yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$99.99

Questions

Is Tick Detector free?
Tick Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tick Checker free?
Tick Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tick Detector or Tick Checker?
Tick Detector is rated higher. Tick Detector averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Tick Checker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tick Detector or Tick Checker have ads?
Tick Detector shows ads; Tick Checker does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick Detector or Tick Checker?
Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, and Tick Checker fortnightly. Most recently, Tick Detector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tick Checker on October 24, 2026.

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