GIFKit vs ViceGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIFKit
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GIFKit is an intuitive, easy-to-use GIF file generating tool! Featured with simple and pragmatic functions: - Convert video files into GIF files - Import existing GIF files and tweak - Fast convert/tweak speed - Settings including: - FPS for video files - Frameskip to reduce the file size - Max size limit: resize with the original aspect ratio - Loop - Universal app, purchase once use everywhere Hope that GIFKit will become a good companion for your work and life! Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://is.gd/1N4Qfb
ViceGuard
This utility app acts as a pocket alarm to deter theft. It monitors device motion and triggers a loud alarm if suspicious movement is detected. The alarm can be controlled remotely via an Apple Watch.
- Motion detection alarm
- Theft deterrence
- Loud alarm sound
- Apple Watch integration
- Remote activation/deactivation
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Have you already been worried to leave your phone alone on the beach when going for a swim? If yes, then this app is for you! ViceGuard is a pocket alarm that you can activate when you fear that your device might get stolen. Simply press a button and your device motion will be monitored. If a suspicious movement is detected, a strong alarm sound will be emitted! You can also activate or deactivate the alarm with your Apple Watch!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ViceGuard at every 7 months against GIFKit's every 62 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. GIFKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ViceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GIFKit ships an update every 62 months, ViceGuard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIFKit | ViceGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 实 许 | Eric ORDONNEAU |
In-app purchases
GIFKit
- Purchase GIFKit$4.99
ViceGuard
- Full Version$1.99
