# WatchTower — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of WatchTower by Dominic Porter, rated 4.00/5 from 2 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtower/id6756336058/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtower/id6756336058.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (10 of 47) ### 2/5 — Mainly a vic emergency copy *2026-07-15, version 2.0.6* Perhaps I am in the wrong area but all my alerts are the same as the free vic emergency app. The app is also dependent on users with a paid subscription filling in the incidents, so a real hit and miss. ### 3/5 — Fine *2026-07-12, version 2.0.6* The app works fine but you need to pay to look at some notifications ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2026-06-29* If you have notifications on and you set the bubble around your house, you get so much notifications! Its so good to use i check it every time i get a notification and no bugs i have found so good app! ### 2/5 — Notification permission *2026-06-17, version 2.0.6* Asks for notification permission but iOS never shows the notification permission popup, and WatchTower has no Notifications settings page, great concept. If it worked ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-05-25* Download app, but does not go past the first page. There is 10 minutes I will never get back ### 5/5 — JM *2026-05-24* Absolutely brilliant app. Easy to use, fast updates, and a great way to stay aware of what’s happening around your area. The live alerts and community reporting make it feel genuinely useful and modern. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to stay informed and safer ### 5/5 — Game changer *2026-05-24* With everything going on in Melbourne at the moment, this app came up at the right time. Super efficient and upto date and brings back the community feeling which is lacking. ### 5/5 — Perfect app for crime *2026-05-24* Literally exactly what Australia needs. Simple and basic to use ### 5/5 — Spot on *2026-05-24* really helpful and easy to use. Well laid out, simple to navigate, and makes it convenient to access information quickly when needed. I like how everything is organised ### 5/5 — BRILLIANT *2026-05-16* This app is amazing! It’s addictive and I feel safer, plus I have the opportunity to share crime with everyone and make people aware of what goes on ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Buggy and overcomplicated *2026-08-12, version 2.0.8* Install process is ridiculously overcomplicated. I couldn’t get it to work so I suggest it’s not worth your time. ### 1/5 — Vibes *2026-07-08* In a sea of AI slop this app feels like it has most certainly been vibe coded over a few prompts. It is riddled with bugs, dead links, and UX choices that make zero sense. My advice to the developer, roll back to basics. Simplify the entire app and run some actual UAT before pushing your next update. Looking at the developers list of other apps I feel he has just learnt what vibe coding is and is getting very excited by what it can do. This app could be 5 stars, just needs some work to get there. ### 1/5 — Scam app *2026-07-06, version 2.0.6* Just another scam app, gets you to give over all your information then hits you with a paywall. ### 1/5 — Too much useless reporting! *2026-06-27, version 2.0.6* Too many f4rts reporting random stuff. “Unmarked delivery van parked in my street”, “Someone standing at the bus stop but didn’t board the bus”. These people seriously need to get their head checked other than that the app itself is a great concept. ### 1/5 — Can’t setup *2026-06-25, version 2.0.6* No way to setup an account as there is NO way in enable notifications at all! It’s been like this for well over a week. DO BETTER if you’re trying to be the go to public safety app. 🤦‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Unable to close account & data removal *2026-06-25* Trialled this app, when you go to remove your account it comes up with an error to contact developers. I emailed the email they have on their app and have not received a response. I could just remove the app but I want my data removed. Do NOT sign up if you do not want the ability to opt out and are data conscience ### 1/5 — Misleading *2026-06-16, version 2.0.6* Tells you the price AFTER they collect your account details ### 1/5 — Not working *2026-06-07, version 2.0.6* Doesn’t work despite all settings being open and working no matter how many times I have refreshed it ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-05-25, version 2.0.3* Can’t access. No verification email sent or received. Very buggy. ### 1/5 — Lack of Availability *2026-05-25, version 2.0.3* Unavailable in my area and unavailability to allow notifications ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Highly recommended *2026-07-22* Makes me feel much safer and aware of what’s happening in the area. I love the safety features like the fake call and being followed button. ### 5/5 — AMAZING! *2026-07-22, version 2.0.7* Such an awesome tool for living around ‘Gotham City’ aka Melbourne right now. 100% in love with this app and 5 stars doesn’t do it justice! ### 5/5 — Real Time Neighbourhood Watch *2026-07-12* I’ve had this app for a couple of months now & its a great community tool. Get notifications in real time, whether it’s a traffic hazard, suspicious activity etc or more serious incidents of crime. As a subscriber I’m able to set up multiple watch zones & as my mother lives alone I’m now able to check activity around her which gives a little comfort knowing I can alert her with the help of this app. I’ve referred my family, friends & clients because the more it grows as a community the stronger the community stands in possibly preventing & disrupting opportunistic criminals. Watching out for one another is the best tool we have right now. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-12* I have had a few incidents in my street which thanks to watch tower and the community it has brought together I was notified about the events. Highly recommended ### 5/5 — Handy and interesting *2026-07-12* It’s an easy way to let your community know about dodgy behaviour and a way to feel safe. ### 5/5 — Great option for the security conscious. *2026-07-12* Getting great info about what’s going in our area. ### 5/5 — Peace of mind *2026-07-12* It’s a great app. I’ve got all my family onto it as the more people using it, the better. I live in a rural community and love the fact that locals are also using it. Works better than our local grapevine! ### 5/5 — Major peace of mind *2026-07-12* I’ve used this not just for safety in my local neighbourhood but for live traffic updates that I can’t find elsewhere. Knowing what’s going on in real time has been great at making me more proactive about my family’s safety. The app is easy to use and I like how it can be customised to desired radius. Not going to lie, reading the daily feed gives me a laugh because it’s just so well written along with very specific insights into various wrongdoings. Highly recommended for anyone after peace of mind! ### 5/5 — Great concept *2026-07-11* Love the idea of a community driven safety app. hope more people sign up – the more people, the more intel on the platform, the more useful becomes for everyone ### 5/5 — What is says on the tin *2026-07-10, version 2.0.6* Great app, easy to use must have --- *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 2026-09-01.*