# iAntiTheft vs FOCUS

The clearest difference is rating: iAntiTheft at 4.6 against FOCUS's 1.8. iAntiTheft also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). FOCUS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iAntiTheft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FOCUS asks for nothing beyond the download.

iAntiTheft holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAntiTheft has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iAntiTheft ships an update every 2 months, FOCUS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAntiTheft | FOCUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iantitheft/id1026601065/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-el/id1155997836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022704640) | [Moztec Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/932993004) |

## What reviewers say

### iAntiTheft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iantitheft/id1026601065)

This application provides robust security features to protect your phone from theft. It offers multiple alarm modes triggered by specific actions like cable unplugging, device movement, or removal from a pocket. The app intelligently detects calls and Siri usage to prevent false alarms and integrates with your device's security features.

**Highlights:** Four protection modes (Power, Motion, Pocket, Earphone), Smart Auto-Protection mode, Call and Siri detection, Integrates with Passcode, Touch ID, Face ID, Maximizes volume automatically, Runs reliably in the background, Today Widget support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast and reliable
- 🔒 Effective security features
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Alarm can be deactivated by turning off the device
- 👎 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Alarm not triggering consistently
- Issues with volume control and muting

**Requested features**

- Prevent thief from turning off the device
- Add photo/video capture of the thief
- Integrate with Apple Watch for remote control
- Implement a delay option for alarm activation


### FOCUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-el/id1155997836)

This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, GSM switch integration, Automated SMS commands, Easy alarm activation/deactivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAntiTheft free?

iAntiTheft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FOCUS free?

FOCUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iAntiTheft or FOCUS?

iAntiTheft is rated higher. iAntiTheft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while FOCUS averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do iAntiTheft or FOCUS have ads?

Neither iAntiTheft nor FOCUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iAntiTheft or FOCUS?

iAntiTheft ships an update every 2 months, and FOCUS monthly. Most recently, iAntiTheft was updated on September 26, 2026 and FOCUS on August 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*