# Tick vs Relay Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Relay Shield at 5.0 against Tick's 2.0. Relay Shield also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Relay Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Relay Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relay Shield has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tick | Relay Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tick-identifier/id6751296358/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relay-shield-content-blocker/id6771122060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chetan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882019879) | [Relay Health Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569873667) |

## What reviewers say

### Tick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-tick-identifier/id6751296358)

Instantly identify tick species from a photo to assess disease risks and prevent tick-borne illnesses. Offers outdoor safety tips for hikers, gardeners, and pet owners.

**Highlights:** Instant tick recognition via photo, Database of over 30 tick species, Disease risk assessment, Bite severity analysis, Outdoor activity safety tips, Pet safety information

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |


### Relay Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relay-shield-content-blocker/id6771122060)

This app helps you block unwanted adult content across your iPhone, including within apps and Safari. It uses on-device detection and Screen Time controls to enforce your chosen boundaries, offering accountability features and personalized reminders.

**Highlights:** On-device content detection, Screen Time integration, App and website protection, Accountability alerts, Personalized reminders, Passcode protection, Quick start from Control Center

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tick free?

Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Relay Shield free?

Relay Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tick or Relay Shield?

Relay Shield is rated higher. Tick averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Relay Shield averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tick or Relay Shield have ads?

Neither Tick nor Relay Shield shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*