Tick Detector vs Wishest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline scanning
- Torch mode for low light
- Smart reminders
- Real-time negative filter
- Privacy-focused (images stay on device)
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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
Wishest
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Wishest помогает получать в подарок именно то, что хочется. Создавайте красивые вишлисты для себя, добавляйте желания по ссылке и делитесь ими с близкими. Друг или родственник сможет выбрать и забронировать подарок, а вы не увидите деталей — сюрприз останется сюрпризом. В Wishest можно: - собирать желания в отдельные вишлисты для любого повода; - добавлять товары из интернет-магазинов и делиться списком одной ссылкой; - бронировать подарки друзьям незаметно для владельца списка; - находить идеи по категории, получателю, поводу и бюджету; - создавать события, приглашать гостей и собирать ответы; - проводить Тайного Санту без ручной жеребьёвки; - следить за важными датами, друзьями и подарками в одном месте. Было бы желание!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wishest at none against Tick Detector's 5. Wishest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tick Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wishest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, Wishest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tick Detector | Wishest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Mironchyk | Sergey Kayukov |
In-app purchases
Tick Detector
- TickDetector Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- TickDetector Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Coffee Break$1.99
- Lunch Boost$4.99
- Dinner Treat$9.99
Wishest
No in-app purchases









