Comparison

ViceGuard vs BagWatch

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

Head to head
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
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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!

About

BagWatch

Features
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BagWatch turns your iPhone into a smart bag alarm. Place your phone inside your bag, tap Start Alarm, and enjoy your day — if someone tries to steal your bag, a loud siren fires quickly to scare them off and alert people nearby. Designed for iPhone — place your iPhone inside your bag to use BagWatch. (Runs on iPad in iPhone compatibility mode only.) HOW IT WORKS • Tap Start Alarm and wait 15 seconds while you get ready • Lock your screen and place your iPhone near the top of your bag • BagWatch monitors motion in the background • If your bag is lifted, carried away, or snatched, the alarm sounds • Unlock your phone and tap Turn Off to stop the siren LOUD SIREN + YOUR VOICE • Choose from multiple siren sounds • Record your own voice alert (for example: “Stop! That’s my bag!”) • Voice clips stay on your device — private and local PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • No cloud upload of motion data or voice recordings • No ads, no tracking, no analytics • Sensor data is processed on your device in real time • Microphone used only if you choose to record a voice alert SUBSCRIPTION • Start with a 7-day free trial — no payment required upfront • After the trial, continue with an annual auto-renewable subscription (price shown in the app; localized by the App Store) • Renews automatically each year unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Your subscription syncs across devices signed in with the same Apple ID IMPORTANT BagWatch is a theft deterrent, not insurance and not a connection to police or emergency services. Stay aware of your belongings and use the alarm as an extra layer of protection. Perfect for cafés, study sessions, beach trips, co-working spaces, and anywhere you need to step away for a moment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bagwatch.dinno.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

ViceGuard2 screens
BagWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BagWatch at every 5 days against ViceGuard's every 7 months. ViceGuard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ViceGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BagWatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViceGuard ships an update every 7 months, BagWatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ViceGuard versus BagWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViceGuardBagWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEric ORDONNEAUTing Pong Pang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ViceGuard

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
1 purchases

BagWatch

Subscriptions1
  • BagWatch Annual$1.991 Year

Questions

Is ViceGuard free?
ViceGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BagWatch free?
BagWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViceGuard or BagWatch have ads?
Neither ViceGuard nor BagWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViceGuard or BagWatch?
ViceGuard ships an update every 7 months, and BagWatch every 5 days. Most recently, ViceGuard was updated on September 19, 2026 and BagWatch on October 22, 2026.

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