Comparison

PhyOSC vs Are You Sure

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

Head to head
About

PhyOSC

This app uses Apple Watch data to control sound based on your body movements. It converts sensor data and arm movements into OSC messages for DAWs, allowing for dynamic soundscapes during exercise. Customize filters and settings for varied audio expressions.

Highlights
  • Receives Core Motion data from Apple Watch
  • Converts sensor data to OSC messages
  • Supports 12 types of arm movements
  • Applies digital filters to data
  • Saves and recalls filtered settings
  • Switches DAW devices via settings
Features
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PhyOSC is an application that supports your exercise with Apple Watch, controlling the sound according to your body movement. Instead of uniform music at the sports gym, The instructor's improvisational movement enhances the atmosphere of the venue during the session. ------------------------- Features of PhyOSC ------------------------- 1) PhyOSC receives Core Motion data from Apple Watch on iPhone. The iPhone converts this sensor data and 12 types of arm movements trained by machine learning into OSC messages and sends them to the IP address and Port number to which the DAW is connected. 2) PhyOSC can apply a digital filter when converting Apple Watch Core Motion data received by iPhone into OSC message data. 3) OSC can name and save the filtered settings. This setting can be instantly recalled and switched, so even with the same arm movement, setting A produces a cheering sound effect, and switching to setting B produces a drum kick sound. It realizes a variety of expressions such as changing the waveform of the oscillator and the oscillator. In addition, the TCP / IP address and Port number of the OSC message destination are set in the settings, so you can switch DAW devices by switching the settings. ------------------------- System Requirements ------------------------- PhyOSC requires iPhone and Apple Watch. The required operating environment is as follows: Apple Watch : watchOS 8 Apple Watch Series 5 or higher recommended iPhone: iOS 15 iPhone 8 or higher recommended ------------------------- Limitations ------------------------- The accuracy of machine learning recognition is not 100%. Incorrect results may be output depending on the speed and angle of arm movement. We continue to research the latest research and look for new approaches to improve accuracy.

About

Are You Sure

This app helps you reduce screen time by prompting you to state your reason for opening a locked application. It then asks if you're sure you want to proceed, encouraging mindful usage and pattern recognition through a private chat history of your justifications.

Highlights
  • Reason prompting before app access
  • Private chat history of justifications
  • Active session time limits
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
  • Ad-free and notification-free experience
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I built "Are You Sure" because I wanted a simple way to reduce my screen time. Essentially I was looking to help break a common loop... I would pick up my phone to check something, and twenty minutes later, I'm halfway down a rabbit hole without an intent. So I wanted to build a tool that didn't just "block" apps, but instead helped me document and understand why I was opening them in the first place. How it works: When you try to open an app you’ve locked, "Are You Sure" gently interrupts that habit loop. It asks you a simple question: "Why do you want to use this app right now?" You type your reason, and then (facing your own reason) you get to decide: Are you sure? Features: The Conversation: Your history with each app is stored as a private chat with yourself. Seeing your past reasons is meant to help you spot patterns and decide if that "quick check" was actually worth it. Active Sessions: When you do decide to unlock an app, you get a set amount of time. Once it’s up, the intention loop starts again. Privacy First: There are no accounts and no tracking. Your data never leaves your device. It’s your history, for your eyes only. Purely Helpful: No ads, no paywalls, and no annoying notifications. The app stays in the background until you need it. I built this for the fun of learning and for the benefit of reducing my own screen time. I hope it helps you find a little more space in your day for the things that are meaningful to you. And if you find it helpful, there’s an option to leave a tip, but the app is (and always will be) fully free to use. Thank you for checking this out, Ant

Screenshots

PhyOSC4 screens
Are You Sure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Are You Sure at 100% against PhyOSC's 0%. Are You Sure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PhyOSC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Are You Sure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Are You Sure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PhyOSC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Are You Sure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhyOSC ships an update every 7 months, Are You Sure every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PhyOSC versus Are You Sure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhyOSCAre You Sure
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaru SuzukiAnthony John Caccese

Customer experience

PhyOSC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Are You Sure

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhyOSC

One-time1
  • Unlimited$0.99
3 purchases

Are You Sure

One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$7.99

Questions

Is PhyOSC free?
PhyOSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Are You Sure free?
Are You Sure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhyOSC or Are You Sure?
Are You Sure is rated higher. PhyOSC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Are You Sure averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do PhyOSC or Are You Sure have ads?
Neither PhyOSC nor Are You Sure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhyOSC or Are You Sure?
PhyOSC ships an update every 7 months, and Are You Sure every 8 days. Most recently, PhyOSC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Are You Sure on October 24, 2026.

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