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Released
December 28, 2025
Updated
July 22, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Stay informed about neighborhood safety with real-time crime maps and alerts. Report incidents quickly and securely, and track safety trends in your community. Designed for residents who want to be aware without feeling anxious.

✓Real-time crime map
✓Fast incident reporting
✓Customizable alert zones
✓Location-based safety scores
✓Community feed of reports
✓Privacy-first design
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What's New in WatchTower

2.0.8

July 22, 2026

STORE UPDATE

3

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

WatchTower Subscription

WatchTower Subscription

$2.991 Month
Price Updates
October 5, 2026→$2.99
June 1, 2026→$2.99
May 27, 2026→$2.99
March 7, 2026→$3.99
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User reviews

This is needed

Unreal app

Not worth it if you don’t pay

Kept seeing videos on instagram about this app and thought it sounded really cool. Downloaded it tonight and already deleting it 10 mins later. The app is useless if you don’t pay to use it. You can’t see any reports unless you pay to access. Disappointing

Everything is behind a paywall

When setting up an area, told you can have a free 1km radius, which I’m fine with. Only to then find even to see the notifications within that 1km you have to pay. For an app that simply just gives alerts you can mostly get from VicEmergency, $10 is a bit of a stretch.

Subscriber beware

I’d be very hesitant to use an application that takes up authoritative public warning information from Police and Emergency Services and parks it behind a paywall and markets it as their information.

You cannot remove your personal data

Doesn’t allow you to permanently remove your data when you delete the app. That’s very suspicious for a so called safety app.

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FAQ

What is WatchTower?

WatchTower is a community-powered safety app that provides real-time visibility into crime and suspicious activity in your area. It features a live crime map, incident reporting, and customizable alerts to help residents stay informed.

How does WatchTower's safety score work?

The safety score for any location is updated every 15 minutes based on nearby reports. You can track whether your area is getting safer or more dangerous over time with trend data and category breakdowns.

Can I report incidents with WatchTower?

Yes, WatchTower allows you to report incidents quickly using a guided flow that includes photos and location. Built-in AI automatically strips personal information and moderates images to ensure reports are useful and safe.

What are the benefits of WatchTower Pro?

WatchTower Pro unlocks full report details with images and exact addresses, unlimited custom alert zones, category breakdowns for your safety score, and red flag reporting for serious incidents. It starts with a free trial and can be canceled anytime.

Is WatchTower free to use?

The basic version of WatchTower is free to use. There is an optional subscription, WatchTower Pro, available for $2.99 per month, which offers enhanced features and starts with a 3-day free trial.

What devices does WatchTower support?

WatchTower is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has a clean, dark mode interface designed for clarity and ease of use across these Apple devices.

How often is WatchTower updated?

The latest version of WatchTower is 2.0.6, and it was last updated on June 1, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

What is the age rating for WatchTower?

WatchTower has an age rating of 12+. This suggests that the content and features are considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older.