TickScan vs Tick Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickScan
Instantly identify ticks from a photo using advanced AI. Get species identification, confidence levels, and physical descriptions to help verify findings. Consult a medical professional for any health concerns.
- AI-powered tick identification
- Species identification
- Confidence level reporting
- Physical description
- Instant analysis
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TickScan uses advanced AI to identify ticks from a photo taken with your camera — instantly. Found a suspicious bug on yourself, your child, or your pet? Don't guess. Point your camera at it and let TickScan analyze it in seconds. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and tap SCAN 2. Point your camera at the suspected tick 3. Capture the photo 4. Watch a short ad and get your AI-powered result instantly WHAT YOU GET • Tick detected / Not a tick — clear verdict • Species identification (e.g. Deer Tick, Dog Tick) • Confidence level • Physical description to help you verify FREE TO USE TickScan is free. A short video ad plays before each scan to keep the app running. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER TickScan is an AI tool for general information only. It is not a medical device and results may be incorrect. Always consult a doctor or veterinarian for medical advice regarding tick bites, Lyme disease, or other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick Checker
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TickSentry helps you check for ticks on yourself, your family, and your pets, before a small problem becomes a big one. QUICK LIVE CHECKS Point your camera and let Live Scan highlight areas on the live preview that are worth a closer look. GUIDED CHECKS FOR DOGS AND CATS Follow a simple, region-by-region routine built for pets, and pick up right where you left off if you're interrupted. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION Found something? Choose or take a photo, crop it the way you want, and get a structured result: likely species, key features, confidence, and clear next steps. TICK SIGHTINGS MAP & SEASON INFO Browse a map of reported tick sightings near you and around the world, and see when tick activity typically picks up in your region. LEARN AS YOU GO Read straightforward guides on safe removal, common mistakes to avoid, what a bite can look like, repellents, and more. TickSentry gives visual guidance, not a medical diagnosis. It can't rule out a tick and doesn't replace a vet or doctor. FREE TO START, UPGRADE FOR MORE Try TickSentry with a limited number of free scans, guided checks, and identifications. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited Live Scan and Guided Check sessions, plus a generous monthly identification allowance. Terms and Conditions: https://ticksentry.app/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://ticksentry.app/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TickScan at none against Tick Checker's 3. TickScan also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Tick Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TickScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TickScan against 5.0 for Tick Checker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TickScan has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | TickScan | Tick Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hezy Golan | Georgios Koukouris |
In-app purchases
TickScan
No in-app purchases
Tick Checker
- TickSentry Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- TickSentry Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- TickSentry Pro Annual$39.991 Year








