Comparison

ViceGuard vs AizuDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Motion detection alarm
  • Theft deterrence
  • Loud alarm sound
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Remote activation/deactivation
Features
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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!

About

AizuDeck

Features
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AizuDeck is a routine timer for Apple Watch that guides you through timed steps with haptic wrist taps — no screen-watching needed. Build your routines as flows: name each step, set its duration, and choose a haptic cue pattern. Whether you're pacing a presentation, flowing through yoga poses, timing your morning routine, or managing cooking steps — AizuDeck keeps you on track through touch alone. KEY FEATURES - Haptic Cues: 4 distinct patterns (Tap, Double, Triple, Long) signal each step transition on your wrist - Custom Flows: Name your steps, set durations, and pick cue patterns - Live Adjustments: Bump or trim time on the fly during a session - iPhone Sync: Edit flows on iPhone, run them on Watch — always in sync via WatchConnectivity - Screen-Off Ready: Timer and haptics keep running when your wrist is down PERFECT FOR - Presenters who need to pace their talks without checking a clock - Yoga & meditation practitioners timing poses and breathing - Morning routines and daily rituals - Cooking with multi-step timing - Anyone who wants to stay in flow without screen distractions FLOWPASS (Optional) Free to use with core features. Upgrade to FlowPass for: - Unlimited deck slots - Unlimited steps per flow - Ad-free iPhone experience

Screenshots

ViceGuard2 screens
AizuDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AizuDeck at every 4 days against ViceGuard's every 7 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ViceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AizuDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViceGuard ships an update every 7 months, AizuDeck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ViceGuard versus AizuDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViceGuardAizuDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric ORDONNEAUYuya Nakai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ViceGuard

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
1 purchases

AizuDeck

One-time1
  • FlowPass$5.99

Questions

Is ViceGuard free?
ViceGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AizuDeck free?
AizuDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViceGuard or AizuDeck have ads?
Neither ViceGuard nor AizuDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViceGuard or AizuDeck?
ViceGuard ships an update every 7 months, and AizuDeck every 4 days. Most recently, ViceGuard was updated on November 3, 2026 and AizuDeck on October 31, 2026.

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