Comparison

Security Alarm vs ViceGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Security Alarm

This app helps protect your phone from unauthorized access by triggering an alarm and capturing a selfie of anyone who tries to touch or take your device. It offers multiple protection modes and advanced features to identify and deter intruders.

Highlights
  • Capture intruder selfies
  • Motion detection alarm
  • Power cable unplug alarm
  • Headset unplug alarm
  • Pocket mode alarm
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • Background alarm operation
Features
Read full description

Best Security Alarm To Protect Your iPhone from your family members, friends and strangers trying to intrude into your phone privacy. “Security Alarm - AntiTheft” - Simply activate the Alarm and capture intruders Selfie, when your phone is touched or taken by intruder, you can catch nosey family, friends or strangers red handed! Using this App, you can protect your iPhone with “6” strong Modes: Smart Protection Modes 1. Motion Mode
Place your iPhone on a stable surface and start monitoring. If unexpected movement is detected, the app can trigger an alarm to draw attention to the device. 2. Power Mode
Monitor your charging connection and receive an alarm if the charging cable is disconnected while protection is active. Ideal for charging at work, in hotels, airports, cafés, or other shared spaces. 3. Audio Mode
Protect your iPhone while headphones or supported audio accessories are connected. The app can alert you when the monitored audio connection is interrupted. 4. Pocket Mode
Start monitoring before placing your iPhone in a pocket or bag. An alarm can sound when the device is removed, helping you react quickly in crowded or public places. 5. Silent Watch Mode Watch Mode provides discreet monitoring when you want to know who may have handled your iPhone. Silent monitoring without a loud alarm. When Watch Mode is active and the required monitoring screen remains open, the app can automatically capture photos after detected interaction. Review captured photos later in the private Intruder Gallery. 6. Notify Mode -Device unlock activity review Notify Mode records app-observed unlock activity while monitoring is active. When you return, review the detected time and confirm whether the activity was yours. This mode is useful when your iPhone may be accessible to family members, friends, coworkers, or other people in a shared environment. Customize your protection - Select your preferred alarm sound- 6 in app + from your device - Adjust alarm volume level - Turn vibration on or off - Alarm Sound On/Off  - Set Protection Start Delay Time - as You Prefer - Adjust motion sensitivity - Choose the number of intruder photos will capture at event trigger - Configure each protection mode independently FEATURES:  - Capture Intruders Selfie - Multiple Intruders Selfie, with Different Angles, Chance of Identify Intruders Increase - Share Intruders Photo among your Family and Friend Circle - View Break In Attempts by Intruder - Displayed On Icon - Passcode Lock with 4 Digit Pin Code - TouchID, FaceID Support to Stop Alarm - Reset or recover your app passcode - Auto Lock Maximum Volume Control. - Vibrates when Alarm Fire - Set On/Off - Accurate Motion-Sensing Algorithm. - Back up supported app data with iCloud Designed For Everyday Situations Security Alarm is useful when: - Leaving your iPhone on a desk - Charging in a public or shared location - Using headphones at the gym or while travelling - Carrying your phone in a pocket or bag - Monitoring access in a shared home or workplace - Checking whether someone handled your device while you were away Protect your iPhone with flexible monitoring, customizable alerts, discreet photo capture, and clear activity review—all in one modern security app. Use “Security Alarm - AntiTheft” app in iPhone when you are in crowded public place, in the shower, sleeping, or just away from your device, to trigger an alarm & capture a photo of intruder trying to peek into your phone. Important: Security Alarm is designed as an additional deterrent and monitoring tool. It cannot guarantee prevention of theft, unauthorized access, loss, or damage. Some features require the app to remain open and visible while monitoring is active. Availability may depend on device capabilities, permissions, and iOS limitations. Disclaimer : This app working in background mode, it will drain your battery so use it only when you need to protect your iPhone.

About

ViceGuard

This utility app acts as a pocket alarm to deter theft. It monitors device motion and triggers a loud alarm if suspicious movement is detected. The alarm can be controlled remotely via an Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Motion detection alarm
  • Theft deterrence
  • Loud alarm sound
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Remote activation/deactivation
Features
Read full description

Have you already been worried to leave your phone alone on the beach when going for a swim? If yes, then this app is for you! ViceGuard is a pocket alarm that you can activate when you fear that your device might get stolen. Simply press a button and your device motion will be monitored. If a suspicious movement is detected, a strong alarm sound will be emitted! You can also activate or deactivate the alarm with your Apple Watch!

Screenshots

Security Alarm4 screens
ViceGuard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ViceGuard at 100% against Security Alarm's 55%. ViceGuard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Security Alarm's advantage is ratings volume (526 vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Security Alarm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ViceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ViceGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Alarm has 526 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Security Alarm's written reviews are positive against 100% of ViceGuard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Security Alarm ships an update every 6 weeks, ViceGuard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Security Alarm versus ViceGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurity AlarmViceGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (526 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings526 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNileshKumar RathodEric ORDONNEAU

Customer experience

Security Alarm

All ratings526 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative37.5%

ViceGuard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Security Alarm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Alarm goes off randomly
  • Can't turn off alarm
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't detect intruders
  • Incompatible with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Delay alarm to allow disabling
  • Link photos to email
  • Improve headphone detection
  • Add timer to unlock
  • Improve low light photo quality

ViceGuard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Security Alarm

One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$3.99
  • Full Version + Remove All Ads$5.99
1 purchases

ViceGuard

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Security Alarm free?
Security Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ViceGuard free?
ViceGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Security Alarm or ViceGuard?
ViceGuard is rated higher. Security Alarm averages 4.3 out of 5 from 526 ratings, while ViceGuard averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Security Alarm or ViceGuard have ads?
Security Alarm shows ads; ViceGuard does not.
Which is updated more often, Security Alarm or ViceGuard?
Security Alarm ships an update every 6 weeks, and ViceGuard every 7 months. Most recently, Security Alarm was updated on October 11, 2026 and ViceGuard on September 19, 2026.

Other comparisons