Comparison

Tick Detector vs Subtext

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

Subtext

Features
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Drop a screenshot of your chat — or import the whole conversation — and see what the messages actually say. Subtext reads the patterns in your texting and gives you a verdict with receipts: real quotes from the chat behind every conclusion. THE NUMBERS, COUNTED BY CODE Import your chat (WhatsApp export, Telegram export, or paste) and Subtext counts the facts no one can argue with: • Who starts the conversations — and who carries them • Median reply time, yours vs theirs • Dry replies, double texts, questions left hanging Every number opens to the exact messages behind it. THE READ A sharp, honest take on the dynamic — interest, effort balance, emotional availability, consistency. No drama invented: if the chat looks healthy, Subtext says so. RED FLAGS. WITH RECEIPTS. Low effort, deflection, hot & cold — each flag quotes their actual words. Green flags too: real effort gets credit. REPLY COACH Stuck on an answer? Get three replies in three tones — soft, direct, or mirroring their energy — written like a human, not a bot. PRIVACY FIRST Read once, then gone. Chats are analyzed and never stored. Evidence quotes are computed on your device. Subtext describes patterns in messages — it can't read minds. Verdicts are hedged, honest, and always backed by what's visible in the chat. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://subtextapp.net/privacy

Screenshots

Tick Detector4 screens
Subtext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subtext at none against Tick Detector's shown. Subtext also leads on update cadence (fortnightly 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 Subtext sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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, Subtext fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tick Detector versus Subtext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick DetectorSubtext
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndrei MironchykIlia Liubimov

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

Subtext

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tick Detector free?
Tick Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tick Detector or Subtext have ads?
Tick Detector shows ads; Subtext does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick Detector or Subtext?
Tick Detector ships an update every 2 months, and Subtext fortnightly. Most recently, Tick Detector was updated on October 9, 2026 and Subtext on October 2, 2026.

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