TickScan vs Comet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickScan
This utility app uses advanced camera filters to help you find and remove ticks and other small insects on pets and people. It works offline and includes educational guides for safe removal and prevention.
- Advanced camera enhancement filters
- Detects tiny or hidden insects
- Works offline
- Step-by-step removal guides
- Educational insect articles
- Pet inspection tips
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TickScan is a simple and effective tool for spotting ticks and other small insects on pets and people. Using advanced camera enhancement filters, the app helps you detect even tiny or hidden ticks in hard-to-reach areas or thick fur. The app includes more than five smart filters—such as Negative, Heatmap, High-Contrast, and others—designed to highlight small details and improve visibility. These tools make it easier to check your pets or yourself after hikes, walks, or time outdoors. TickScan works completely offline, so you can use it anywhere, even in remote areas without internet access. The app also provides helpful guides and educational materials: step-by-step instructions on safely finding and removing ticks, tips on how to inspect pets, and articles about insects, seasonal risks, and pet care. TickScan offers a modern and easy-to-use way to protect yourself and your animals. The first week is free.
Comet
This AI-powered browser serves as a personal assistant, enhancing focus and streamlining workflows. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, scheduling, and research.
- Unified AI search
- Instant context and automation
- Summarize, shop, schedule, research
- Personalized workflow adaptation
- Tab and inspiration management
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Comet is an AI-powered browser that acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Boost your focus, streamline your workflow, and turn curiosity into momentum. · Unified AI search, instant context, and automation across every site. Summarize, shop, schedule, and research—directly in the browser. · Enjoy the web and let the AI assistant handle your chores · Do everything on your to-do list faster with Comet · Comet adapts to how you think and work, learning your habits to keep you organized. Never lose track of tabs or inspiration. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Comet at every 8 days against TickScan's every 2 months. Comet also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). TickScan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TickScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Comet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TickScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comet has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TickScan ships an update every 2 months, Comet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TickScan | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (7.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 291 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mikita Arshynau | Perplexity AI, Inc. |
Customer experience
TickScan
Comet
In-app purchases
TickScan
- 1 Week Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Month Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Comet
- Perplexity Pro$20.001 Month
- Perplexity Pro$200.001 Year
- Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
