CRPD vs Vector Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRPD
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The CRPD Advocacy Toolkit is the first mobile app of its kind, providing ready access to the full text and structure of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Originally launched to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the CRPD, this app has been completely rebuilt and relaunched in celebration of the 20th anniversary. FEATURES: Full Text of All CRPD Articles — Browse the complete Preamble, all 50 Convention articles, and all 18 Optional Protocol articles. Country Ratification Status — View which countries have signed, ratified, or not yet signed the CRPD and its Optional Protocol, organized across five status categories. Searchable Country Lists — Quickly find any country's CRPD status with built-in search. Sponsor Information — Learn about the organizations supporting the CRPD Advocacy Toolkit, including the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP), American University, and The Nippon Foundation. The CRPD Advocacy Toolkit is developed by the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) at American University as the first of several innovations toward a comprehensive mobile advocacy platform to help advance universal ratification and implementation of the CRPD by States Parties.
Vector Guard
Get real-time risk assessments for disease-carrying insects like ticks and mosquitoes before outdoor activities. This app provides expert-level prevention knowledge, species identification, and seasonal forecasting based on extensive field research.
- Real-time vector risk maps
- Species identification with safety guidance
- Seasonal forecasting and predictions
- Expert prevention tips
- AI-powered tick identification
- Offline access
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CRPD at none against Vector Guard's 2. Vector Guard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vector Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CRPD asks for nothing beyond the download.
CRPD ships an update every 2 months, Vector Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRPD | Vector Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Derrick Cogburn | BUILT BY FOUNDRY, INC. |
In-app purchases
CRPD
No in-app purchases
Vector Guard
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year






