Comparison

Best Phone Security vs xFlash

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

Head to head
About

Best Phone Security

This app triggers an alarm when your device is touched or moved, deterring unauthorized access. It offers a PIN code for unlocking and a security alarm to notify you of any tampering. Ideal for protecting your device in public or from prying eyes.

Highlights
  • PIN code unlock
  • Security alarm notification
  • Motion-triggered alarm
  • Deterrent against unauthorized access
Features
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------------------------------------------------------ Don't wait! Protect Your iPhone/iPad Now! ------------------------------------------------------ Use alarm on your iPhone/ipod/ipad when in public or also to catch those sneaky friends and family who try to peek into your iPhone when you're away. What really happens when you're in the shower, sleeping, or just away from your device. Use this high quality app to trigger an alarm. Best part is if your friends or family know you have an advanced alarm they will never dare to touch the phone. They will be frightened to touch it a second time and so its an excellent deterrent. FEATURES: - Pin Code to unlock your iPhone & iPad - Security Alarm To Notify You - Alarm Triggered Thru Motion

About

xFlash

This utility app simulates hazard warning lights for your device. It provides a simple, straightforward way to activate flashing lights, useful for signaling or emergencies.

Highlights
  • Hazard warning light simulation
  • Alternating flashing lights
  • Simple interface
  • Emergency signaling
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xFlash - Hazard warning lights - "does what is says on the tin"

Screenshots

Best Phone Security4 screens
xFlash1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xFlash at none against Best Phone Security's 1. xFlash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Best Phone Security's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 137) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Best Phone Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Best Phone Security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Phone Security has 3K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Best Phone Security's written reviews are positive against 67% of xFlash's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Best Phone Security versus xFlash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Phone SecurityxFlash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3K ratings) — better4.4 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better137
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCMARK MANSER

Customer experience

Best Phone Security

All ratings3,025 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,037 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative21.9%

xFlash

All ratings135 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Best Phone Security

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm doesn't always trigger
  • Doesn't work as expected when phone is locked
  • Crashes frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Take photo of intruder
  • Send alert notifications
  • Louder alarm
  • Ability to lock app with passcode

xFlash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Best Phone Security

One-time1
  • Unlock New Features$4.99
None

xFlash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Best Phone Security free?
Best Phone Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xFlash free?
xFlash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Best Phone Security or xFlash?
Best Phone Security is rated higher. Best Phone Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while xFlash averages 4.4 from 137 ratings.
Do Best Phone Security or xFlash have ads?
Best Phone Security shows ads; xFlash does not.

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