iSafeCharge+ vs phoneWatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSafeCharge+
Transform your device into a robust anti-theft alarm. It alerts you if your phone is moved or unplugged while charging. Features include intruder photos and adjustable sensitivity for maximum security.
- Motion detection alarm
- Charger unplug alert
- Intruder photo capture
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Force max volume siren
- Background protection
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**iSafeCharge - Phone Security Alarm** • Turn your iPhone into a powerful anti-theft alarm. Whether you're charging at a café, studying at the library, or just keeping your phone safe at home – iSafeCharge has you covered. ** Three Protection Modes:** • Motion Detection – Alerts you when someone picks up or moves your phone • Cable Detection – Triggers if someone unplugs your charger (also detects power outages!) • Both – Maximum protection with motion AND cable monitoring **Smart Features:** • Intruder Photos – Automatically captures photos when someone unlocks your phone to stop the alarm • Adjustable Sensitivity – Fine-tune motion detection to prevent false alarms • Force Max Volume – Siren plays at full volume even if your phone is muted • Works in Background – Protection continues even when screen is locked • Battery Indicator – See your charge level at a glance **Perfect For:** • Charging in public places • Protecting your phone on your desk • Monitoring power outages overnight • Catching nosy friends or family! * Simple to use: just tap ARM and walk away. Only you can stop it by unlocking your phone.
phoneWatcher
Receive timely alerts on your smartwatch when your phone's battery level drops below a customizable threshold. Ensure you're never caught off guard by a dead phone battery again.
- Watch notifications for low phone battery
- Customizable notification threshold
- Supports all Watch complications
- Regular phone battery checks
- Avoid dead phone surprises
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Get alerted on your Watch when your phone is low on battery. Select notification threshold according to your risk tolerance. Supports all Watch complications. Just add one to your favorite Watch Face and your phone's battery will be checked regularly. Don't get surprised by a dead phone battery again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: phoneWatcher at none against iSafeCharge+'s 1. phoneWatcher also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). iSafeCharge+'s advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (77 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iSafeCharge+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. phoneWatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSafeCharge+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSafeCharge+ has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iSafeCharge+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of phoneWatcher's.
iSafeCharge+ ships an update monthly, phoneWatcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSafeCharge+ | phoneWatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (77 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App4Life Sweden AB | Erwin Mazariegos |
Customer experience
iSafeCharge+
phoneWatcher
Bugs and requests
iSafeCharge+
Reported bugs
14 issues- Motion sensor not working when phone is locked
- Alarm continues to ring even after closing the app
- Alarm cannot be turned off without shutting down the phone
- Motion sensor does not trigger alarm when phone is locked
- Alarm does not stop when cable is re-plugged
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- Alarm can be muted by pressing volume buttons
- App does not work with Apple battery cases
- Alarm can be bypassed by opening the camera and recording a video
- Alarm can be turned off by lowering the volume
- Motion sensor function is unresponsive
- Alarm continues to sound after unplugging the cable
- Alarm cannot be stopped by swiping
- App makes fraudulent charges without consent
- App collects user data (www google com, app-measurement, googleads doubleclick)
Requested features
14 requests- Allow changing alarm volume
- Add sound for full charge
- Add voice control for alarm
- Add option for calmer alarm sounds
- Add a passcode or other method to turn off alarm
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- Add timer until fully charged
- Add light and dark mode
- Add different alarm settings
- Add manual safe charge setting
- Add option to start app automatically when charger is connected
- Display battery percentage
- Upgrade logo
- Add instruction manual
- Disable volume controls when phone is locked
phoneWatcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iSafeCharge+
- Remove ads$0.99
phoneWatcher
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iSafeCharge+ free?
Is phoneWatcher free?
Which has better reviews, iSafeCharge+ or phoneWatcher?
Do iSafeCharge+ or phoneWatcher have ads?
Which is updated more often, iSafeCharge+ or phoneWatcher?
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