Comparison

Tick Detector vs NoBugPet

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

NoBugPet

Features
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NoBugPet helps you check your dog or cat for ticks after every walk. Just glide your camera across the coat — on-device detection flags suspicious spots, and an AI second opinion tells you whether it's really a tick. A tick check that takes seconds: • Scan the coat with your camera — detection runs on your device, no upload needed • Get an instant AI second opinion to confirm whether a spot is a tick • Mark bite locations on an interactive body map • Keep a dated journal of every check for you and your vet • Build a clean-streak and stay motivated to inspect after each walk • Set reminders so you never let tick protection run out Why pet parents choose NoBugPet: • Fast — a full coat check in under a minute • Private by design — scans happen on your phone, your pet's photos stay yours • Built for both dogs and cats • Available across Europe Ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme. Catching them early — right after a walk in the grass, woods, or park — makes all the difference. NoBugPet turns that quick post-walk check into a simple habit you'll actually keep. NoBugPet helps you spot and document ticks. It is not a medical device and does not replace veterinary advice. If you find a tick or your pet shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian. Start protecting your dog or cat today — scan, verify, and log every walk with NoBugPet. ——— NoBugPet is free to download. Premium features — unlimited AI tick checks, full journal history, and reminders — require an auto-renewable subscription, NoBugPet Premium, offered as weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nobugpet.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tick Detector4 screens
NoBugPet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NoBugPet at none against Tick Detector's shown. NoBugPet also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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 NoBugPet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, NoBugPet every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tick Detector versus NoBugPet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick DetectorNoBugPet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei MironchykCyberNinja Digital

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

NoBugPet

Subscriptions3
  • NoBugPet Premium$4.997 Days
  • NoBugPet Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • NoBugPet Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tick Detector free?
Tick Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoBugPet free?
NoBugPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tick Detector or NoBugPet have ads?
Tick Detector shows ads; NoBugPet does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick Detector or NoBugPet?
Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, and NoBugPet every 4 days. Most recently, Tick Detector was updated on November 5, 2026 and NoBugPet on October 24, 2026.

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