Comparison

TickScan vs PetBugFinder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

PetBugFinder

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PetBugFinder helps you scan your pet's coat for unwanted hitchhikers in seconds. The live camera feed uses tuned color inversion and highlights to make moving insects stand out against fur. Use it after outdoor adventures to make sure your dog or cat comes home pest-free. Stay ready with: - Real-time filters including Normal, General Inversion, and Edge modes at no cost. - Premium Light, Dark, Brown, Gold, and Gray filters that unlock extra contrast for different coat colors. - Freeze-frame capture, 1x/2x zoom, and tap-to-focus so you can inspect tricky spots without chasing a wiggly pet. - Back or front camera support plus flashlight control for low-light checks. - Custom daily, weekday, or weekend reminders that prompt post-walk bug inspections. PetBugFinder is a visual aid only and does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.

Screenshots

TickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PetBugFinder at none against TickScan's 3. On price 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. TickScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PetBugFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TickScan versus PetBugFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickScanPetBugFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikita ArshynauY2J Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TickScan

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

PetBugFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TickScan free?
TickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetBugFinder free?
PetBugFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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