ViceGuard vs Pickpocket Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Motion detection alarm
- Theft deterrence
- Loud alarm sound
- Apple Watch integration
- Remote activation/deactivation
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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!
Pickpocket Alert
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Available for Rome, Milan, Paris, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Valencia. View & create alerts of pickpockets when you see them or are a victim of theft. You will be notified of any pickpocket alerts around you, can view all details of the alerts and their location on the map, as well as receive important safety information on avoiding pickpockets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickpocket Alert at none against ViceGuard's 1. Pickpocket Alert also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. ViceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pickpocket Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.
ViceGuard ships an update every 7 months, Pickpocket Alert weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViceGuard | Pickpocket Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eric ORDONNEAU | Adriano Barbet |
In-app purchases
ViceGuard
- Full Version$1.99
Pickpocket Alert
No in-app purchases
