TickBug vs Tick Detector & Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickBug
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Found a tick or an unfamiliar bite? TickBug helps you record a photo, explore a possible visual match, and read practical tick and bite guidance. PHOTO MATCHES WITH CLEAR LIMITS Take a photo of a tick or bite. Results are visual suggestions, not a diagnosis. An unclear photo may not be identifiable. A photo cannot establish whether a tick is infected or whether an illness will develop. GUIDANCE YOU CAN REFER BACK TO Read the tick removal guide and region-based educational notes. Save a scan to your journal with a photo and body location, and keep profiles for yourself, family members, and pets. Use reminders to return to your notes. ONE FREE SCAN Your first scan is free. Premium provides additional scans. Review the current subscription price and terms in the app before purchasing. Restore purchases is available. TickBug provides general information and does not replace a doctor or veterinarian. If you are concerned about a bite or symptoms, seek professional advice. Terms of Use: https://pavkos.github.io/tickbug-legal/terms/
Tick Detector & Finder
This app helps you scan your skin, clothing, and pet's fur for ticks using your camera. It provides clear photo guidance, removal instructions, and information on tick-borne diseases specific to your region. Keep a log of bites and get a forecast for tick activity.
- Guided photo scans for people and pets
- Tick Spotter camera with magnification and modes
- Comparison with common U.S. ticks
- Safe tick removal instructions
- U.S. Tick Map and activity forecast (Pro)
- TickWiki with CDC guidance
- Bite log with photos and notes
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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 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 • See which ticks and tick-borne diseases are common where you live • Learn the safe way to remove a tick — and when to see a doctor or vet • Keep a simple log of bites — date, photos and notes • Calm, clear guidance — never scare tactics U.S. TICK MAP (NOTICK PRO) See which tick species and tick-borne diseases are established in your region of the United States, drawing on CDC geographic data — tap any region to learn what to watch for. Then get a weather- and season-based estimate of how active ticks may be near you, with a 7-day outlook. It's guidance built from public-health data and local weather, not a map of reported bites — so always check after outdoor time. FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES Kids are often bitten on the head, neck and hairline. Get a gentle, guided check after the park, forest or camping, and keep an eye on the area in the days after. 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 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 adults, kids, dogs, cats, clothing and gear • Tick Spotter camera — magnify, light up and switch modes (Contrast, Mono, Reveal) to make ticks stand out • Found something? Compare it against common U.S. ticks and see what each one can carry • Clear results with safe, step-by-step removal guidance • U.S. Tick Map & 7-day tick-activity forecast for your area (NoTick Pro) • TickWiki — a guide, informed by U.S. CDC guidance, to U.S. ticks, the diseases they can carry, how long a tick was attached, and whether to have one tested • Tick-check checklists for people and pets • Bite log — save the date, photos and notes FREE & NOTICK PRO Everyday tick checks are free — scanning, TickWiki and step-by-step removal. NoTick Pro adds the U.S. Tick Map and tick-activity forecast, unlimited scans, follow-up reminders, extra saved profiles and bite logs, and a year-round seasonal view. Monthly, yearly or lifetime — the price is always shown in the app before you buy. 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). Core tools — scanning, TickWiki and the removal guide — work offline; the tick-activity map needs a connection. IMPORTANT NoTick is a tick-check helper, not a medical or veterinary diagnosis tool. It does not identify a tick's species for you and 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. Guidance is informed by public-health and veterinary references, including the U.S. CDC and AVMA. 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/
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Verdict
TickBug and Tick Detector & Finder are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. TickBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tick Detector & Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TickBug ships an update every 3 weeks, Tick Detector & Finder every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | TickBug | Tick Detector & Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Korkodinov | Toss it Online |
In-app purchases
TickBug
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
Tick Detector & Finder
- Auto renewable subscriptions$4.997 Days
- Auto renewable yearly subscription$29.991 Year
- Lifetime premium$99.99
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