# Offender Watch Parent — user reviews > 45 indexed App Store user reviews of Offender Watch Parent by Watch Systems, LLC, rated 2.30/5 from 15 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-watch-parent/id1337998833/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-watch-parent/id1337998833.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (15 of 45) ### 2/5 — Was This App Forgotten? *2025-07-13, version 5.0.0* Downloaded because the Sheriff suggested that we do because we just were made aware of two pedo’s that moved into our subdivision a month ago. Several live in the neighboring area as well that we knew of a few months ago. THIS App is garbage, I am assuming that it hasn’t been updated in months or even years and it’s asking for money for a paid subscription??? No way Jose. I am deleting this app ### 3/5 — Not bad *2024-08-31, version 4.7.7* I’m keeping it for the time being because the state that I live in (New Hampshire) doesn’t easily offer a map to view offenders in your radius. This app helps with that, and it does seem to show the ones in my area just fine. It was easy to set up and it’s simple to interact with. I linked it with my Apple account and was good to go within a minute or two of installing. It does feel unfinished, though. While yes, it shows the offender’s name, it doesn’t show anything else about them. No image or list of their convictions, so unfortunately, then I have to go pull up the website and cross search their information just to see that for myself. That’s very tedious, time consuming, and if it weren’t for the fact that, again, my state for some reason doesn’t like to make maps of this available to the public for some reason, it would be enough to turn me off of the app entirely. It would be very nice to see that data fetched or at the very least, provide an actual direct link to the individual’s profile (not just the search engine where I’ll still have to manually type in the name and zip code). Also, a dark mode toggle would be wonderful. The eye strain is a killer. ### 1/5 — DO NOT GET *2023-12-12, version 4.7.1* The app doesn’t even start up or open. Do not waste your time read the other reviews. ### 1/5 — Paid and Robbed. *2023-11-05, version 4.7.1* Paid for the upgraded version and it won’t work. The app has no changes. I try to search and it says to subscribe to family watch which I already did and paid for + is in my Apple subscriptions. When I go to press subscribe again nothing happens. Reading the comments this is a known issue that has not been fixed. How much money has been stolen by the app creators? Makes me think a predator is behind this app to make it difficult to search other sick people. ### 1/5 — Lazy app *2023-09-26, version 4.7.1* You click on more information for the offender, and it basically just tells you to look it up yourself. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-06-26, version 4.7.1* Apparently, Vermont only uses this database for the public to search for offenders. And the only way to view this information is through the app. Nothing shows up. Have tried multiple addresses just to make sure it want me, but the app just shows a map - with absolutely zero information about convicted sex offenders on it. It just looks like google maps. Tried to go to the help section and it’s just FAQ and no way to contact anyone to ask how to better use the app. This should be public information. The free version doesn’t do anything - and you shouldn’t have to pay for this information anyway. ### 3/5 — Paid version not working *2023-06-24, version 4.7.1* I upgraded to the Family Watch paid version to use the tracking. Apple confirmed the subscription, but when attempting to used any of the paid features, I’m being promoted to upgrade again. However, even attempting to select the upgrade button does nothing. Canceling the subscription, disappointing not to be able to use. But the free version does what it says it will with no issues so far. ### 1/5 — Not worth the download. *2023-06-21, version 4.7.1* Downloaded but it literally just shows the name and address. No photo, no description of anything. Waste of time to download. ### 1/5 — Free - not *2023-05-28, version 4.7.1* Just me, no family to track. Want to be aware. Get nothing on this app without subscribing to a plan. Recommended by our county sheriff, but not helpful. ### 1/5 — Didn’t even work *2023-05-28, version 4.7.1* I restarted my phone and the app 3 times and everytime it would stay on a black screen no matter how long I waited. Useless ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2022-12-29, version 4.0.4* App doesn’t work, absolutely useless ### 1/5 — Useless *2022-11-20, version 4.0.3* This app is absolutely useless, not helpful has zero information about offenders complete waste of time ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-10-31, version 4.0.3* Doesn’t show any offenders on the map. There has to be some in North Las Vegas ### 2/5 — Thing to be aware *2022-10-28, version 4.0.3* Some of these locations are in error or lack information. I clicked on several locations that took me to the national sex offender registry and was unable to view any info. Also when people move, if the address was a former sex offender address, it is not regularly updated. So you could find yourself targeted by individuals. There is a lot of potential here, but the best thing you can do is learn to be alert to you surroundings, and act accordingly. Fortunately, my place is not on the registry. Something I wish to have asked before my purchase. I got lucky on that one. ### 2/5 — App needs a lot of work *2022-10-28, version 4.0.3* I downloaded this app to see sex offenders in my area and it’s not show any. The map keeps giving an error message saying the offenders list maybe incomplete. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Buggy *2026-03-23, version 5.0.0* So I had to give my email after doing so I should be able to search city and state, but it also wants ZIP Code and other information. I don’t understand why I can’t just say the town and state? that it is in the state or whenever you move the map why nothing pops up. It’s a very outdated app that needs work ### 1/5 — Not good *2026-02-05, version 5.0.0* I really hope that this app is not paid for by any tax dollars. It barely functions. Nice concept, poorly done. ### 1/5 — Piece of Junk *2026-01-16, version 5.0.0* The Utah Sex Offender site sent me here. Downloaded the app but it didn’t show anything. I’ve received emails so I know there are some near me, but this app does nothing. ### 1/5 — No pictures, no address *2025-11-05, version 5.0.0* Terrible. ### 1/5 — Simply doesn’t work *2025-08-29, version 5.0.0* The app doesn’t show anything, even on major cities ### 1/5 — doesn't do anything *2025-08-22, version 5.0.0* This app appear to just be a ploy to start a subscription. It is tricky in that it just pops up a pay prompt randomly, hoping you accept. I did not see anything listed on the map. ### 1/5 — Garbage App *2025-08-05, version 5.0.0* Does not work in Austin Texas. There is nothing here? Texas is full of pedos and other apps tell me where they are. Disappointing. ### 1/5 — No search results *2025-08-01, version 5.0.0* Horrible app. Hard to navigate. And have not been able to pull up a single Sex offender in a 20 mile radius. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t do anything *2024-05-14, version 4.7.6* My app didn’t even search when I put an address in. Downloaded and uninstalled within 3 mins ### 1/5 — If I could make my review negative stars, I would. *2024-01-26, version 4.7.1* App reports very old data, listing addresses not on any offender registries. They’re putting innocent people at risk and opening themselves up to legal action. Who’s monitoring all this? They’re certainly cashing all the subscriber checks coming in, but not providing a real service. Fraud. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-03-30, version 5.0.0* This is a great app, it can scan your child’s contacts for sex offenders and so much more! ### 5/5 — Luigi *2024-12-18, version 5.0.0* Great app for tracking your kids and seeing if they are near sex offenders Also can see if sex offenders contact your kids ### 5/5 — 😀 *2023-06-05, version 4.7.1* I’m very happy with your app. It is very helpful, I used it to submit my uncles nephew. Thank you so much ### 5/5 — Just submitted my uncle *2023-06-05, version 4.7.1* Cheers uncle was added no less then 5 mins later 👍 ### 5/5 — App doesn’t work *2023-06-05, version 4.7.1* I download the app to protect my kids and weirdly enough it keeps pinging my phone as a pedofile app is broken ### 5/5 — Best app of it’s kind on market *2020-10-20, version 2.9.32.1* Have seen a lot of sex offender apps but apparently only Safe Virtual Neighborhood is partnered with local law enforcement who register and monitor the offenders. Kids are all over the place with activities-with SVN we feel better knowing where the sex offenders are relative to where my kids are right now! Only SVN as far as I know does this. ### 5/5 — Such a great app! *2020-10-16, version 2.9.32.1* Wonderful app to keep my family safe!!! ### 5/5 — Kid safety *2020-10-16, version 2.9.32.1* Much needed app to help keep kids safe from offenders ### 5/5 — Great update *2020-10-15, version 2.9.32.1* No brainer app if you have any children ### 5/5 — Great for finding Sex Offenders anywhere! *2020-10-15, version 2.9.32.1* I feel safer thanks to this app. **Developer response:** Thank You! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-22.*