Vector Guard - Bug Identifier

By Real Insect Risk Scientist

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Transforming research into life-saving disease prevention intelligence. Get real-time risk assessments for ticks, mosquitoes, and disease-carrying insects before outdoor activities. Built on 5+ years of field research by epidemiologist Ellie Fausett, Vector Guard gives expert-level prevention knowledge for hikers, families, and outdoor workers. KEY FEATURES: - Real-time vector risk maps for any location - Species identification with safety guidance - Seasonal forecasting and 7-day predictions - Expert prevention tips from PhD research - AI-powered tick identification camera - Offline access for remote areas Unlike generic bug ID apps, Vector Guard uses actual field data from PhD-level research. Every risk assessment is validated by real epidemiological studies. Starting with tick-borne diseases in North America, expanding to malaria and dengue prevention worldwide. Technology serving humanity's most vulnerable populations. Perfect for hikers, campers, families, park rangers, outdoor workers, and anyone who values science-based disease prevention. Privacy Policy URL: https://vectorguard.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA) URL: https://vectorguard.app/terms

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    21 Ratings

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 25.10.26

The developer, Playpen Games, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • User Content

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Information

  • Seller
    • Playpen Games, Inc.
  • Size
    • 49 MB
  • Category
    • Reference
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 11 more
    • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish
  • Age Rating
    13+
    • 13+
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    • Infrequent
      Medical Treatment information
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Premium Annual $39.99
    • Premium Monthly $4.99
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  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Playpen Games, Inc.
  • Developer Website
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