# PhoneGuard - Phone Protection — Warns before it's left behind

> iPhone proximity alerts and emergency siren for loss prevention and safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Ludwig Balla e.K..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneguard-phone-protection/id6736996707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ludwig Balla e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774294732)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneguard-phone-protection/id6736996707/reviews.md

## What is PhoneGuard?

Before Your iPhone Is Gone.
Your smartphone has become the master key to your digital life. PhoneGuard helps you make sure you never lose it.

Apple Watch required. As soon as your iPhone moves outside the protection range (approx. 10–40 m), your Apple Watch alerts you within seconds. So you can turn back before your iPhone is lost – along with access to your banking, two-factor authentication codes, tickets, and digital keys.

How PhoneGuard Protects You
- Left-behind alerts - Get warned within seconds if you leave your iPhone behind or forget it somewhere.
- Emergency Alarm - Trigger a loud alarm at the touch of a button to attract attention.

Even More Convenient with PhoneGuard Pro: Smart Pause
- Lock Screen: Turn protection on or off with a single tap. Your protection status is always visible.
- Safe Zones in three sizes (e.g., Home): Protection pauses automatically and reactivates when you leave.
- Timer: Pause protection for any duration you choose. It automatically reactivates when the timer expires.

Founder's Price: PhoneGuard Pro for €9.99/year – less than €1 per month. Cancel anytime before your subscription renews.

The Perfect Team: PhoneGuard and Apple “Find My”
Apple “Find My” helps you locate, lock, or erase lost or stolen devices. However, its “Notify When Left Behind” feature often takes approximately 5–10 minutes to send an alert when you're walking away, and is primarily designed to help you find your device.
PhoneGuard acts earlier, warning you within seconds – before your iPhone is lost.

Find My helps after a loss. PhoneGuard helps prevent it.    

Why PhoneGuard?
Around 45% of smartphone users have left their device behind or lost it at least once. Losing your smartphone often means losing far more than just a device – it can mean losing access to almost everything in your digital life.
PhoneGuard helps reduce that risk before it becomes a problem.

System Requirements
iPhone: iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later, running iOS [version to be confirmed]
Apple Watch: Apple Watch SE (1st generation) or Series 6 or later, running watchOS [version to be confirmed]

Privacy Policy: www.phoneguard-app.com/datenschutz
Terms and Conditions: www.phoneguard-app.com/agb

## Key features

- Proximity alerts for iPhone loss
- Built-in emergency siren
- Customizable safe zones
- Timer-based protection pause
- Lock screen status visibility
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $9.90 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime License | $22.99 | one-time |


## Is PhoneGuard safe?

PhoneGuard - Phone Protection appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for PhoneGuard is 87 out of 100. This assessment is based on 37 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 37 App Store ratings, 94.6% point to a safe experience, 5.4% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is PhoneGuard legit?

PhoneGuard - Phone Protection appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PhoneGuard is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneguard-phone-protection/id6736996707/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My app

*2026-09-13*

Very good app. Thank you

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-05-20*

It's glitchy

**Developer response:** Hi Meh, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that PhoneGuard didn't work as expected for you. The vast majority of our users are very satisfied with the app, so we'd really like to understand what happened in your case. Please contact us at info@phoneguard-app.com and briefly describe the issue. We'll personally look into it and do everything we can to find a solution together.

Thank you!

Ludwig Balla
Founder, PhoneGuard

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-03-15*

The response time is much quicker then apple itself. Very impressive.

### 5/5 — Customer service

*2026-02-15*

Great customer service. I am using phone guard in the USA. The company is based in Germany. I sent feedback that the app was not working. I got a prompt email response and even a phone call advising me on how to resolve the issue.

### 1/5 — Vorsicht

*2025-10-31, version 1.1.0*

Die App lässt sich nicht wieder von der Watch entfernen und verbraucht den kompletten Akku binnen kürzester Zeit. Ich kann nur empfehlen- Finger weg

### 3/5 — Phone Guard

*2025-10-23, version 1.1.0*

An sich eine schöne und nützliche Sache aber das smarte pausieren im WLAN, geht bei mir nicht.
Phone ist im Wohnzimmer und wenn ich in der Küche bin, gibt's ein Alarm, obwohl die Uhr auch im WLAN ist. 
iPhone 15ProMax
Apple Watch 9

### 5/5 — Top!

*2025-06-08, version 1.0.5*

Die App funktioniert einwandfrei und meldet auf der Apple Watch einen akustischen Alarm, sobald die Bluetoothverbindung von Phone und Watch unterbrochen ist. Dieses geschieht deutlich früher, als über „Wo ist“.

### 5/5 — Nie wieder Handy verlieren

*2025-05-19, version 1.0.2*

Ich benutze PhoneGuard nun schon seit einigen Wochen und bin sehr zufrieden. PhoneGuard hat mich nun schon mehrmals vor dem Verlust meines Handys bewahrt! Sehr einfache und schnelle Einstellung.

### 5/5 — Perfekt für den Urlaub

*2025-04-28, version 1.0.1*

Diese App ist einfach genial. Nie wieder das iPhone in der Strandtasche vergessen, wenn ich kurz zur KaffeeBar gehe! Funktioniert perfekt mit meiner Apple Watch. Nach etwa 20 Metern Entfernung bekomme ich zuverlässig eine Meldung. Genau das, was ich gesucht habe — absolute Empfehlung!

### 5/5 — Top App

*2025-04-22, version 1.0.1*

Ohne mein iPhone komme ich in nichts mehr rein – 2FA, Banking, alles blockiert. PhoneGuard schützt mich davor – top!

## Frequently asked questions about PhoneGuard

### Does PhoneGuard have ads?

Yes, PhoneGuard contains advertisements. The app is free to use with ads, and offers an optional subscription for an ad-free experience and additional features.

### What are the subscription options for PhoneGuard Pro?

PhoneGuard Pro offers a Monthly Plan for $1.99 per month and an Annual Plan for $9.90 per year, providing enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

### What devices are compatible with PhoneGuard?

PhoneGuard requires an iPhone SE (2nd gen., April 2020) or newer with iOS 18.3.1 and an Apple Watch SE (1st gen., Sept 2020) or Series 6 or newer with watchOS 10.6.1.

### How often is PhoneGuard updated?

The latest version of PhoneGuard is 1.1.3, which was last updated on February 28, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for PhoneGuard?

PhoneGuard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How does PhoneGuard compare to Apple's 'Find My' feature?

While Apple's 'Find My' is primarily for recovery after a device is lost, PhoneGuard provides immediate alerts when your iPhone leaves a set proximity zone, aiming to prevent loss before it occurs.

### Can PhoneGuard be used without an Apple Watch?

Currently, PhoneGuard requires an Apple Watch for its core proximity alert features. However, a future PhoneGuard AlarmTag is planned that will be usable without an Apple Watch.

### What is the range of the protection zone in PhoneGuard?

The protection zone for PhoneGuard is approximately 10–40 meters. You will receive an alert if your iPhone moves outside this range.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-10-14

We've made PhoneGuard smarter, more reliable, and easier to use:

• New Medium Safe Zone (approx. 400-700 m) in addition to the existing zone sizes
 • More reliable Safe Zone detection, even in the background and on Apple Watch
 • Helpful iPhone notification if protection is not active on your watch
 • Improved "iPhone Still With You?" alert with clearer messaging and more reliable dismissal
 • Enhanced Timer Pause with automatic reactivation and reminder notifications
 • Simplified onboarding and improved translations throughout the app

### 1.1.7 — 2026-08-18

1. Safe Zone improved: The Standard Zone now detects when you enter or leave more precisely – usually at around 150–250 m (previously around 400–500 m).
2. Minor bug fixes and app improvements.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-01

Further app optimizations and bug fixes for the Safe Zone feature.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-22

Even More Reliable: Improved stability and enhanced communication between iPhone and Apple Watch.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-30

• New Protection Overview: See at a glance how well your iPhone was protected over the last 14 days – including a chart and protection score.

• Improved Stability: Even more reliable Apple Watch connectivity, minor bug fixes, and additional performance improvements.

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