What Is cizzuk.net and What Does It Offer?

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cizzuk.net is the personal site of Cizzuk, an independent developer who builds iOS apps and related tools. The site is a portfolio and distribution hub: it introduces each app, links to a “Learn more” page, and points visitors to GitHub projects, posts, notes, and contact options. If you want to know what this developer makes or where to get the apps, this page is the starting point.

Who runs the site

The site describes Cizzuk simply as someone who develops iOS apps and other things. There is no company branding or team page; the content is organized around individual products and release notes. The site is in English, though some linked posts carry Japanese titles, suggesting a Japan-based or Japan-focused developer.

Apps listed on the site

The homepage presents four apps, each with a short description and a link to more detail:

App What it does
Deflector Runs any shortcut from the Dynamic Island, Apple Watch, or Side Button. It works with Automations in the Shortcuts app to trigger shortcuts in ways that would otherwise be impossible. The Watch app runs shortcuts on your iPhone rather than on the Watch itself.
Side Search Lets users choose which voice assistant launches from the Side Button. It relies on Side Button Access, available only on iPhones in Japan, to set an assistant other than Siri — powered by Claude, Gemini, web URLs, app URL schemes, or a custom server.
CBNote Replaces Camera Control with features like notes, a clipboard manager, or voice recording. It is mostly a note app but also a camera app that can be assigned to Camera Control; in-app settings let you assign another action to Camera Control.
Alare An alarm app that won’t stop until you move your body. Powered by AlarmKit, it doesn’t need to stay open overnight, so there is less battery impact and no need to remember to open the app before bed.

Two of these have regional or hardware conditions worth noting before you try them: Side Search depends on Side Button Access, which the site says is available only on iPhones in Japan, and CBNote is built around the Camera Control feature.

Safari extensions

The site also lists two Safari extensions:

  • CSE — customizes Safari’s default search engine on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. It can also switch search engines instantly using keywords, or update search engine settings via Focus or Shortcuts.
  • WebA11Y — applies additional accessibility styles, such as bolding text, underlining buttons, and changing fonts.

Both are aimed at changing Safari behavior rather than adding a standalone app, so they are relevant if you use Safari across Apple devices.

Where to find the apps and updates

The site provides several entry points beyond the app descriptions:

  • GitHub Projects — linked from the top navigation for source code and project activity.
  • Posts — release announcements such as “Deflector 1.2 is out” (October 27, 2026), “Deflector 1.1 is out” (October 24, 2026), and “WebA11Y 3.7 is out” (October 8, 2026), plus notes on topics like avoiding forced app launches with Side Button Access.
  • Notes — shorter write-ups, including a Japanese-language note on toggling VRChat mute under Ubuntu Wayland.
  • Contact — a way to reach the developer.

For distribution, the site states that its apps are available through AltStore PAL as an alternative to the App Store, via the “Cizzuk Source,” described as the first Recommended Source for AltStore PAL from Japan. If you use AltStore PAL, you can add the Cizzuk Source there; otherwise, the individual “Learn more” pages are the place to check availability for each app.

Is this site for you?

Visit cizzuk.net if you are looking for small, focused iOS utilities that extend system features — Dynamic Island shortcuts, Side Button assistants, Camera Control replacements, or a movement-gated alarm — or if you want Safari tweaks for search and accessibility. Check the regional and hardware requirements for Side Search and CBNote first, and use the Posts section to confirm the current version before installing.