# iSafeCharge+ vs Safe Charging

The clearest difference is rating: Safe Charging at 5.0 against iSafeCharge+'s 4.3. Safe Charging also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). iSafeCharge+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSafeCharge+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Safe Charging sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safe Charging holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSafeCharge+ has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iSafeCharge+ ships an update monthly, Safe Charging every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSafeCharge+ | Safe Charging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isafecharge-plus/id1088815397/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-charging/id1543706213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App4Life Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/507125048) | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) |

## What reviewers say

### iSafeCharge+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isafecharge-plus/id1088815397)

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.

**Highlights:** Motion detection alarm, Charger unplug alert, Intruder photo capture, Adjustable sensitivity, Force max volume siren, Background protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 👍 Works as intended (sometimes)
- 👍 Useful for security
- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Good for family use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't stop
- 🐛 Motion sensor issues
- 🐛 Alarm too loud
- 🐛 Volume can be muted
- 🐛 Bypassed easily

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Safe Charging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-charging/id1543706213)

This utility app prevents phone theft while charging in public. It activates a protection mode with a single tap, alerting you if your device is unplugged. Ideal for use in airports, offices, and hotels.

**Highlights:** Anti-theft protection, Charging security, One-tap activation, Public place safety, Phone security alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade To Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade To Pro | $30.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSafeCharge+ free?

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

### Is Safe Charging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSafeCharge+ or Safe Charging?

Safe Charging is rated higher. iSafeCharge+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Safe Charging averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iSafeCharge+ or Safe Charging have ads?

Safe Charging shows ads; iSafeCharge+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSafeCharge+ or Safe Charging?

iSafeCharge+ ships an update monthly, and Safe Charging every 2 months. Most recently, iSafeCharge+ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Safe Charging on October 8, 2026.

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