# Snatch Guard - App Lock — Shield Apps When Phone Grabbed

> Shield Apps When Phone Grabbed (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Mamiev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snatch-guard-app-lock/id6767921766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleg Mamiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896520872)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snatch-guard-app-lock/id6767921766/reviews.md

## What is Snatch Guard?

Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps — banking, messaging, photos, notes — with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode.

HOW IT WORKS

- Detects the grab — the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone.
- Locks your apps instantly — system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds.
- Only you can unlock — Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields.
- Works in background — protection stays active even while you're using other apps.
- Tamper resistant — shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed.

WHY SNATCH GUARD?

In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones — they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos.

Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes — it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch — if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection.

Snatch Guard fills this gap.

FALSE POSITIVES?

If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings.

PRIVACY

- No data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry
- No network calls — the app never connects to the internet
- Location stays on device — used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted
- All processing happens on-device

FEATURES

- Choose which apps to protect
- Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G – 6.0G)
- Background protection via location keep-alive
- Event log with location of detected incidents
- Face ID or passcode unlock
- Custom shield appearance
- Step-by-step onboarding

Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-24

- Rate the app from Settings
- Minor improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-17

- Improved layout for smaller screens
- Clearer button labels
- UI polish and stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-05-15

No release notes.

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