# iGotYou

> Device security app alerts on unauthorized access with photo, location, and email notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Niv Gutherz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Niv Gutherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/386496354)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473/reviews.md

## What is iGotYou?

iGotYou lets you identify intruder/theft with alarm, photo and location (using GPS). 
Supports iPhone, iPod and iPad.

On the first time you open the app you need to configure your email. 
The preferred method is to create a dedicated iGotYou email account from gmail or hotmail. E.g create a new email account: yourname.igotyou@gmail.com.  You might need to enable less secure settings in gmail if test mail does not work. (https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps)

Once you have created a new email account for iGotYou please enter the following information in iGotYou:

email field: yourname.igotyou@gmail.com
password field: password

After completing the email settings, you can click on the Test Email button to test your settings.

A test email will be sent to you. Please check your inbox/spam folders for that test email.

To complete your settings for iGotYou return to the main screen and click on the Pattern button.
Select your secret pattern and remember it!

Now you can select from 3 different modes.

1.Motion alert – In this mode you will be alerted if someone move/pick your phone. (Use iDevice motion detector)

2.Pocket/Bag alert – In this mode you will be alerted if someone take your phone from your pocket/bag. (Use iDevice proximity detector)

3.Power alert – In this mode you will be alerted if someone unplug the power cable from your phone. (Use iDevice power detector)

Once you selected your alert mode, click on the “click Here To Lock” button to activate the app.
A popup message telling you what do will be displayed.

- In case you selected the Motion alert mode, after clicking OK you will have 10 seconds to put your phone on a table.

Don’t close the app or your phone!

After 10 seconds the app will dim the screen and continue to run with minimum power.
When someone (including you) will pick up/move the phone a short beep will be heard and a picture will be taken from the front and rear camera.
An email with a picture + device location will be sent to your configured email.
You have 15 seconds to disarm the app by selecting your secret pattern before hearing an alarm.
The alarm will be stopped after the configured time (“Sound Duration”) or by selecting the right pattern.

- In case you selected the Pocket/Bag alert mode, after clicking OK you will have 10 seconds to put your phone in your pocket/bag.

Don’t close the app or your phone!

After 10 seconds the app will dim the screen and continue to run with minimum power.
When someone (including you) will take the phone from your pocket/bag a short beep will be heard and a picture will be taken from the front and rear camera.
An email with a picture + device location will be sent to your configured email.
You have 15 seconds ... (Same as before)

- In case you selected the Power alert mode, after clicking OK you will have 10 seconds to connect your phone to a power source.

Don’t close the app or your phone!

After 10 seconds the app will dim the screen and continue to run with minimum power.
When someone (including you) will unplug the phone from the power source a short beep will be heard and a picture will be taken from the front and rear camera.
An email... (same as other modes)

In addition you can enable/disable the use of flashlight when alarm is triggered.
You can also enable/disable the option to save the photo to your photo album. (Camera roll).

Retry Count – configure how many times you can try to enter your secret patter before triggering an alarm.
Sound – Select the preferred sound from list of sounds. (Including None for no sound)
Sound Duration – Select the time in seconds that you hear the alarm.

Play Beep - If enabled will play a short beep sound when intruder is detected.

Pattern reset: Delete the app from the task bar and open it again in case you forgot your pattern and the app is locked.
Double click on the Home button to open the task bar.

have a question regarding iGotYou?
please feel free to contact us at support@novniv.com

## Key features

- Motion detection alert
- Pocket/bag removal alert
- Power cable unplug alert
- Photo capture (front/rear camera)
- GPS location tracking
- Email notifications
- Secret pattern lock

## What do users think of iGotYou?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📸 Takes photos and sends location
- 🔊 Alarm function works
- 📧 Emails alerts and pictures
- 💡 Innovative idea for security

**Cons**

- 🚫 Does not lock phone
- 🏠 Bypassed by home button
- ❌ Inconsistent functionality
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing to configure
- 💸 Waste of money
- 📧 Email sending issues
- 📱 Not integrated with system lock
- ⏳ Needs to be kept open/foreground
- 👎🏼 Amateurish and poorly executed
- 🔒 Doesn't work with passcode lock
- 🚫 Can be easily closed/minimized
- 📧 Asks for email password
- ❌ Doesn't work on older devices
- ⚠️ False advertising
- ❓ Unclear instructions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Email sending fails
- Location not received
- App minimizes easily
- Doesn't work on iPhone 4/4s
- Update not appearing
- Test email settings incorrect
- App disabled after incorrect attempts
- Motion alarm triggered by notifications
- Cannot set up Yahoo mail
- Cannot lock app
- Camera sound/visual cannot be turned off
- Picture sent to junk mail
- App stops working when home button pressed
- GPS active all the time
- Doesn't send email of photo
- Doesn't work unless app is open
- Doesn't have real pass lock on phone
- Doesn't lock phone
- Motion alarm triggered by incoming messages
- Cannot bypass with home button
- App doesn't work
- Alarm doesn't sound
- Cannot get app to send email
- Doesn't send pic or location to email

**Most requested features**

- Integrate with iPhone lock screen
- Shortcut for emergency activation
- Alarm only on screen touch
- Total lock including power button via certificates
- Take photo on multiple wrong passcode attempts
- Option to enable photo on wrong passcode only
- Block phone shutdown
- Auto-lock when screen goes blank
- Continuous running mode
- Portuguese version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Trash

*2020-05-03*

Doesn’t work all gotta do is swipe up son unlocked it first try

### 1/5 — Useless app way too complicated

*2019-11-08*

Way too complicated. Email doesn’t work. I want my money back

### 1/5 — Should provide refund!!!

*2019-02-11, version 2.8*

This is an amateur cosmetic lock screen only. Can be easily closed by locking or selecting the iPhone button,I imagine it’s a basic Boolean that triggers an alarm, Complete scam I’ll be submitting complaint!!!!!

### 1/5 — Atalho p/ Ativação do Lock

*2018-06-24*

- Sugiro atalho (ex. apertar 2 vezes botão power) para ativação do lock em situações de emergência, por exemplo, se você sabe que será roubado e deverá entregar o aparelho, nesse caso travando antes de entregá-lo. 
- Sugiro um modo de sinalização do alarme somente quando alguém tocar na tela 2 ou 3 vezes. 
- Por fim, deixo a dica que já é possível fazer o lock total, inclusive botão power, através de certificados de confiança do sistema para o app (ex: app Prey).

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2018-04-29, version 2.8*

Wants you to create an email and give them the password and email address!
Steer well clear

### 1/5 — Muito ruim!

*2018-02-04*

Ele ate tira foto e manda pro email, mas tem q bloquear pelo aplicativo e criar uma senha tipo a dos samsungs... só vai funcionar se tu deixar o app aberto, coloquei dinheiro fora.

### 2/5 — Not what I thought it was

*2017-07-15*

I thought this app would email me a picture of the person holding my phone in case someone had stolen it. Instead you have to lock your phone using the app and set it down so and if anyone tries to take it an alarm goes off. Stupid.

### 1/5 — IGotYou

*2017-03-02*

👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 nunca como igotya de cydia. Mejórenla. ☹️😡

### 1/5 — Dumb

*2016-11-04*

I thought it was for if someone tried to open the phone using a passcode too!! I don't need it for any of this other stuff. I don't ever purposely set my phone on the table and walk away! Why would I do that? And if I accidentally do it, I wouldn't set the alarm first!  This makes no sense! Why did I buy this? I don't want it now!

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2016-05-20*

At first I couldn't figure out how to have it email me the picture and location but after emailing tech support they messaged me the day after and were very helpful in helping me out. Now I'm able to get the email with the pictures and location and the app workings amazing. Would definitely recommend! Thanks rony for the help!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about iGotYou

### What does iGotYou do?

iGotYou is a security application designed to help you identify potential theft or unauthorized access to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. It alerts you by taking photos and sending your device's location via email when specific events occur.

### What are the main alert modes available?

The app offers three primary alert modes: Motion alert, which triggers if the device is moved; Pocket/Bag alert, which activates if the device is removed from a pocket or bag; and Power alert, which notifies you if the power cable is unplugged.

### How do I set up email notifications?

To set up email notifications, you need to configure a dedicated email account (e.g., from Gmail or Hotmail) within the app. You will then enter the email address and password, and can test the settings by sending a test email. Ensure 'less secure app access' is enabled in your email account settings if needed.

### How do I disarm the alarm?

After an alert is triggered and a photo is taken, you have 15 seconds to disarm the app by entering your secret pattern. If the pattern is entered correctly within the time limit, the alarm will be stopped. Otherwise, the alarm will sound for a configured duration.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

This application supports iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. It utilizes the device's built-in motion, proximity, and power detectors to function.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-07-27

- Improvements
- Bug fixes

### 2.8 — 2017-08-28

- Bug fixes

### 2.7 — 2014-06-22

- Fix a problem on iPhone 4/4S that did not allow to edit the email settings

### 2.6 — 2014-06-13

- Bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2013-08-30

- Bug fixes

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