Comparison

Roundlet vs Tick Checker

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

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About

Roundlet

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Roundlet is the cozy, fast, and professional way to design crochet patterns right from your iPhone or iPad. Built for amigurumi makers and pattern designers tired of fighting with Notes and Google Docs, Roundlet turns messy stitch-by-stitch capture into clean, shareable patterns. DESIGN PATTERNS THE EASY WAY • Chip-based pattern builder, tap to add stitches, repeats, and sequences instead of typing • Automatic row and round numbering • Smart stitch counting that flags mismatches before they become frogging sessions • Repeat groups in your choice of notation: (sc, inc) ×6, [sc, inc] ×6, or *sc, inc* ×6 • Magic ring and foundation row support for working in continuous rounds • Add photos, captions, and notes anywhere in your pattern A STITCH LIBRARY THAT WORKS LIKE YOU DO • 30+ built-in stitches with abbreviations and descriptions • Create your own custom stitches and technique modifiers (FLO, BLO, FP, BP, and more) • Reusable sequences, save a shell, V-stitch, or granny cluster once and drop it in anywhere • The Craft Room keeps your stitches and sequences organized outside any single project • Pin your favorite sequences to a one-tap toolbar PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT: ALWAYS FREE • Export polished, print-ready PDFs of any pattern • Multiple themes and layouts • Perfect for sharing, selling on Etsy or Ravelry, or printing for your project bag YOUR WORK, EVERYWHERE • Works fully offline, no account required to get started • Back up and restore your entire library as a .crochet file • Optional iCloud sync keeps projects in step across iPhone and iPad (Premium) FREE & PREMIUM Roundlet is free with up to 2 projects, the full stitch library, the pattern builder, and unlimited PDF export. Upgrade to Premium for: • Unlimited projects • Custom stitches, sequences, and modifiers • Creative Export (copy pattern text and images for blogs, listings, and social) • iCloud sync across all your devices Premium is available monthly, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Whether you're designing your first plushie or running a pattern shop, Roundlet keeps your ideas organized, your stitch counts honest, and your patterns looking professional. Happy hooking! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tick Checker

This app helps you quickly check for ticks on people, pets, and gear after outdoor activities. It provides guided photo scans and clear instructions for tick removal, with reminders for follow-up checks. Designed for families, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a calm and informative approach to tick safety.

Highlights
  • Guided photo scans for humans and pets
  • Tick Spotter camera with magnification and modes
  • Step-by-step tick removal guidance
  • Bite log with photos and notes
  • Follow-up reminders
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Came back from a walk, the park, the garden or a hike? Ticks are tiny, painless and easy to miss. NoTick is your calm, friendly tick-check assistant for the whole family and your pets. Scan skin, fur, clothing and gear with your camera, get clear photo guidance, and see exactly what to do if you find a possible tick — fast. WHY PEOPLE USE NOTICK • Check faster after every outdoor trip • Spot ticks you'd otherwise miss in hair and fur • Learn the safe way to remove a tick — and when to call a doctor or vet • Keep track of bites and get follow-up reminders • Calm, clear guidance — never scare tactics FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES Kids are often bitten on the head, neck and hairline. Get a gentle, guided check after the park, forest or camping — plus reminders to watch the area later. FOR DOG & CAT OWNERS Fur hides ticks around ears, collar, paws, belly and skin folds. Part the fur, scan with your camera, and check the spots ticks love in seconds. FOR HORSES, RABBITS & OTHER ANIMALS Any animal that spends time in grass and bushes can pick up ticks. Use guided scans and checklists wherever ticks like to hide. FOR HIKERS, RUNNERS, GARDENERS & CAMPERS Back from the trail? Check yourself head-to-toe and inspect clothing, boots and gear before ticks settle in. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Guided photo scans for humans, children, dogs, cats, clothing and gear • Tick Spotter camera — magnify, light up and switch modes (Contrast, Mono, Reveal) to make ticks stand out • Smart photo tips for sharper, clearer scans • Clear results with safe, step-by-step removal guidance — always free • Tick-check checklists for people and pets • Bite log — save the date, photos and notes • Follow-up reminders to watch the area or your pet • Tick Radar for the Netherlands — today's tick activity, based on live weather • Source-backed guide (CDC, ECDC, NHS, AVMA and thuisarts.nl) PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans, photos and notes stay on your device by default and are never uploaded without your clear consent. No account needed. No ad tracking (no IDFA). Works offline. IMPORTANT NoTick is a tick-check helper, not a medical or veterinary diagnosis tool. It cannot guarantee an area is tick-free — always do a full manual check too. If you find a possible tick, remove it as soon as possible. Contact a doctor if you feel unwell or notice a spreading rash after a bite, and contact a vet if your pet seems unwell. ABOUT TOSS IT ONLINE NoTick is made by Toss it Online — simple, useful apps for everyday life. Discover more at www.tossitonline.com. Questions or feedback? info@tossitonline.com — every message is read personally. Privacy Policy: https://www.tossitonline.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.tossitonline.com/terms/

Screenshots

Roundlet4 screens
Tick Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tick Checker at none against Roundlet's 3. Tick Checker also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Roundlet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tick Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Roundlet versus Tick Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundletTick Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAlex PattersonElard Tissot

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Roundlet

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
None

Tick Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roundlet free?
Roundlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tick Checker free?
Tick Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roundlet or Tick Checker have ads?
Neither Roundlet nor Tick Checker shows ads.

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