# Blockwatch App — Blockwatch Neighborhood Watch

> Community safety app for real-time alerts and crime prevention. (iPhone/iPad app by Blockwatch LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwatch-app/id1578880253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blockwatch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164180914)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwatch-app/id1578880253/reviews.md

## What is Blockwatch App?

BlockWatch is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through situational awareness and crime prevention, making safety our utmost priority. Our mobile app empowers communities to stay connected and aware, ensuring a safer, more secure environment. Join us in our mission for a better and safer tomorrow.

You receive push notification and hear an owl hoot if there is a public safety concern around the area (fire, gunman, theft, etc.) you are watching. 
Once you download the free app, set up your primary area to watch (home, school, work, grandparents’ home). You can also setup one area where you currently are visiting by using “Watch This Area” or “Near Me.” You can change this anytime you go to another area like a shopping mall. In addition, you will also receive notification if there is a police crime report posted in the area you are watching.

With BlockWatch paid subscription (monthly or yearly) users can watch up to four (4) additional areas.
Users can post an alert by choosing from a list of popular alerts. If you see something suspicious, simply raise an alert and people who are watching that area will receive a notification and hear an owl hoot.

BlockWatch is considered a quiet app. No alerts are a good thing, meaning you won’t see a push notification or hear an owl hoot if there is nothing to report. BlockWatch is also “no distraction” app, meaning when posting an alert, users don’t upload pictures of videos or record audio. Safety is of utmost import so we prefer users to take cover, leave or avoid risky areas rather than try to post pictures and videos or post on social media or chat with others using the app. 

Just like the Waze app for traffic, BlockWatch alerts are validated by users. When users receive an alert, they simply select “I see this” or “I don’t see this.”
Remember to push “Watch This Area” to activate BlockWatch while shopping, at an event, school, or church.

SHARE BlockWatch today; help friends and family be more aware and safer anywhere they are.

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://blockwatch.org/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Real-time public safety alerts
- Crime report notifications
- User-validated alerts
- Customizable watch areas
- Post alerts for suspicious activity
- No photo/video/audio posting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwatch-app/id1578880253/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2023-09-21, version 3.0.2*

I really like the ease of use. It’s nice that I can watch multiple locations, my home, my kids school, my daughters work! Great app

### 5/5 — Focused App . Just to send Alerts . No garbage.

*2023-09-01, version 3.0.1*

I was sick and tired of next door app drama , this is app focused on mission alert . Impressed !

### 5/5 — get notified when there is something going on nearby

*2022-10-25, version 1.0.9*

I like the simplicity of being able to get notified when there is something going on nearby.  Or is I see something is progressing to go on an either add it or see the details other have already reported.

### 5/5 — Safety

*2022-10-25, version 1.0.9*

I like the idea of getting safety alerts to my phone for my local area, but without all the chatting.

### 4/5 — Amazing potential

*2022-10-03, version 1.0.9*

This app seems like it will have the potential to completely change the way that we view neighborhood security!

## Frequently asked questions about Blockwatch App

### What is Blockwatch?

Blockwatch is a community safety app designed to enhance well-being through situational awareness and crime prevention. It provides real-time alerts for public safety concerns and crime reports in areas you choose to watch.

### How does Blockwatch alert users?

Users receive push notifications and an audible owl hoot when there is a public safety concern or a police crime report in their designated watch area. This ensures timely awareness of potential dangers.

### Can I set up multiple watch areas with Blockwatch?

The free version of Blockwatch allows you to set up your primary area. With a paid subscription, you can watch up to four additional areas, providing broader coverage for your safety needs.

### How are alerts validated in Blockwatch?

Similar to traffic apps, Blockwatch alerts are validated by users. When an alert is received, other users can confirm if they 'see this' or 'don't see this,' helping to verify the information.

### Does Blockwatch allow users to post photos or videos?

No, Blockwatch is a 'no distraction' app. Users cannot upload pictures, videos, or record audio when posting an alert. The focus is on immediate safety actions like taking cover or avoiding risky areas.

### What is the pricing for Blockwatch subscriptions?

Blockwatch offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The Individual Plan (Monthly) is $4.99/month with a 2-month free trial, and the Individual Plan (Yearly) is $49.99/year.

### Is Blockwatch available on all devices?

Blockwatch is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to provide safety alerts across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Blockwatch updated?

The latest version of Blockwatch is 3.0.5, and it was last updated on January 30, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and updates to ensure reliability and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2024-01-30

Updates to UI to make sharing the app easier

### 3.0.4 — 2024-01-15

Bug fixes, added username recovery system, share button is more obvious now

### 3.0.3 — 2023-11-04

Various performance and quality improvements have been made. The map should load faster, and various issues with regards to the UI and pop ups have been addressed to make for a smoother app experience. The "near me" and "watch areas" maps have been merged into a single map as to lessen the potential confusion from having two different maps. The user's current location now has a visible watch radius that can be adjusted.

### 3.0.2 — 2023-09-20

Bug fixes, more utilities

### 3.0.1 — 2023-08-28

Watch location owl markers now don't snap back when trying to drag them. Primary location and extra watch locations are now treated separately. Store page should now be working.

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## More apps by Blockwatch LLC

- [BlockWatch - Awareness Matters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockwatch-awareness-matters/id6757228583)

All apps by Blockwatch LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1164180914

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