Comparison

Dead man's switch app vs eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector

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

Head to head
About

Dead man's switch app

This app securely stores encrypted "packages" in the cloud for delivery in case of your absence. It uses step count, email, or SMS to detect your presence, notifying recipients if you fail to confirm. Designed for peace of mind and secure legacy planning.

Highlights
  • Encrypted cloud storage for packages
  • Presence detection via steps, email, SMS
  • Automated recipient notification
  • Configurable detection schedules
  • End-to-end encryption
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DMS is a safety, security, and secrecy application used to delivery a encrypted "package" in the event of your absence. Who it's for: - ordinary person planning for the unexpected - military person or person in a state of war - person in poor health wishing to delivery an "emotional will" - adventure seeker undertaking extreme challenges - professional journalist working in dangerous environment - activist protestor exercising rights against injustice - crypto bro that self-custodies their digital fortune - solo dweller, traveller, or hermit living alone - pirate with a treasure chest full of gold How it works: - the app is used to create a "package" on your device that is then uploaded and stored securely in the cloud* - detection of your presence is determined by Steps, Email, or SMS† - in the event of your absence, your recipient(s) will be contacted by email and your "package" will be delivered What ifs: - if you enable Steps but don't step, you'll be prompted with a notification before you are sent an email - if you lose your phone or delete the app, you'll be sent an email to confirm your presence - if you are captured, you can configure your detection schedule beyond 4 weeks Delivery: - this app is really about the recipient, not the user - in the event of your absence, our compliance team will review and reach out to you before delivery occurs - when delivery occurs, your recipient(s) will be notified and given their "package" - recipient delivery is easy enough for your grandma to understand Other: - for detailed setup instructions, visit https://www.deadmanswitch.com/ca/en/user-manual - for our privacy policy, visit: https://deadmanswitch.com/ca/en/privacy-policy - for our legal agreement, visit https://deadmanswitch.com/ca/en/legal - to verify our code, visit https://www.github.com/deadmanswitch - founded in Toronto, Canada in 2020 --- * User content is protected with end-to-end encryption; however, certain operational metadata is necessary for storage, retrieval, and decryption. † Functionality requires internet connectivity and access to third-party networks/services. Availability is dependent on local network conditions and government policies; in some jurisdictions connectivity may be degraded, restricted, or blocked. You are solely responsible for obtaining data connectivity and complying with all applicable laws.

About

eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector

This utility app scans your surroundings for nearby smart glasses, helping you protect your privacy in public spaces. It alerts you to devices that can discreetly capture photos, video, and audio, providing an extra layer of awareness.

Highlights
  • Scan for smart glasses
  • Auto-scan notifications
  • Adjustable detection range
  • Privacy protection tool
  • Venue privacy support
Features
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Know when camera-equipped smart glasses are nearby to protect your privacy in public spaces. eyeFIND helps protect your privacy by scanning for nearby smart glasses like Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, Snap Spectacles, and other brands that use the HeyCyan platform, so you can stay aware of your surroundings. Smart glasses look like regular sun eyeglasses, but can discreetly capture photos, video, and audio with their in-built camera and microphone. eyeFIND gives you an extra layer of awareness in public spaces, meetings, and everyday situations. Venue owners can also use eyeFIND to protect the privacy of customers and staff, by raising awareness of smart glasses in venues where they are banned. Use eyeFIND as an additional tool to detect smart glasses that may be nearby and support your venue’s no-smart-glasses policy. With eyeFIND, you can stay informed about nearby devices and make more confident decisions about your surroundings. Features * Scan for smart glasses in your surrounding area. * [PRO] Auto-scan notifications alert you when smart glasses are detected, even when the app is closed. * [PRO] Adjust the detection range to control how far away eyeFIND scans for smart glasses. —- Privacy Policy: https://eyefind.app/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://eyefind.app/#terms

Screenshots

Dead man's switch app2 screens
eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dead man's switch app at 67% against eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector's 0%. Dead man's switch app also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector's advantage is price (Free vs $22.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector is free to download; Dead man's switch app costs $22.99 up front. Dead man's switch app sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per year and eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead man's switch app ships an update every 2 months, eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dead man's switch app versus eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead man's switch appeyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector
Price$22.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeadmanswitch.com IncCommitted Code Ltd

Customer experience

Dead man's switch app

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dead man's switch app

Subscriptions1
  • Deadmanswitch7 Days trial2 variants$22.991 Year
3 purchases

eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector

Subscriptions2
  • eyeFIND Pro$1.997 Days
  • eyeFIND Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • eyeFIND Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Dead man's switch app free?
Dead man's switch app costs $22.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector free?
eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dead man's switch app or eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector have ads?
Neither Dead man's switch app nor eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead man's switch app or eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector?
Dead man's switch app ships an update every 2 months, and eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dead man's switch app was updated on November 3, 2026 and eyeFIND Smart Glasses Detector on November 3, 2026.

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