# Best Phone Security vs 4Warning

The clearest difference is rating: Best Phone Security at 4.6 against 4Warning's 1.5. Best Phone Security also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2). 4Warning's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Phone Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 4Warning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Best Phone Security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Phone Security has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Best Phone Security's written reviews are positive against 80% of 4Warning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Best Phone Security ships an update every 3 months, 4Warning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Phone Security | 4Warning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-phone-security/id415230664/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warning/id1581580861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Paul Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581580863) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Phone Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-phone-security/id415230664)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock New Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective security
- 🔒 Alerts user when phone is touched
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps catch intruders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm can be easily deactivated
- 🐛 Doesn't work when phone is locked
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Take photo of intruder
- Send alert notifications
- Louder alarm
- Ability to lock app with passcode


### 4Warning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warning/id1581580861)

This location-based service alerts users within a half-mile radius of live hazards and traffic disruptions. Report incidents like accidents with text, photos, or voice messages to help others avoid delays.

**Highlights:** Location-based hazard alerts, 1/2 mile alert radius, Report road accidents, Live map with incident icons, Share text, video, photo, voice messages, Avoid traffic delays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Phone Security free?

Best Phone Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 4Warning free?

4Warning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Best Phone Security or 4Warning?

Best Phone Security is rated higher. Best Phone Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while 4Warning averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Best Phone Security or 4Warning have ads?

Best Phone Security shows ads; 4Warning does not.

### Which is updated more often, Best Phone Security or 4Warning?

Best Phone Security ships an update every 3 months, and 4Warning every 2 weeks. Most recently, Best Phone Security was updated on October 13, 2026 and 4Warning on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
