Comparison

ArmorLink vs Deflector ◇

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

Head to head
About

ArmorLink

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ArmorLink is a control and configuration platform for modular cosplay suits, armor systems and interactive props. Designed for makers, cosplayers and prop builders, ArmorLink allows you to connect compatible modules, configure hardware settings and control complex suit systems from a single interface. Whether you’re building an advanced Iron Man suit, a sci-fi armor system or custom animatronic props, ArmorLink helps simplify communication between modules and reduces development complexity. Features • Connect and manage ArmorLink-compatible modules • Configure devices wirelessly • Trigger actions, animations and effects • Monitor module status and battery information • Control LEDs, servos, audio systems and accessories • Simplify communication between distributed suit components • Designed for scalable, modular armor projects • Built for makers, cosplayers and prop developers ArmorLink is intended for use with ArmorLink-enabled hardware and firmware.

About

Deflector ◇

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
  • Lock Screen shortcut buttons
  • Apple Watch shortcut buttons
  • Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.

Screenshots

ArmorLink4 screens
Deflector ◇3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArmorLink at every 5 days against Deflector ◇'s every 2 weeks. ArmorLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArmorLink ships an update every 5 days, Deflector ◇ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArmorLink versus Deflector ◇: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmorLinkDeflector ◇
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal MuehlbergerCizzuk Shihu

In-app purchases

None

ArmorLink

No in-app purchases

None

Deflector ◇

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArmorLink free?
ArmorLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deflector ◇ free?
Deflector ◇ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArmorLink or Deflector ◇ have ads?
Neither ArmorLink nor Deflector ◇ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArmorLink or Deflector ◇?
ArmorLink ships an update every 5 days, and Deflector ◇ every 2 weeks. Most recently, ArmorLink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Deflector ◇ on October 31, 2026.

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