Comparison

Prey vs Cerberus

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

Head to head
About

Prey

Protect your devices with advanced tracking and security features. Remotely locate, lock, and secure your laptops, phones, and tablets. Offers a comprehensive suite of tools for device monitoring and data protection.

Highlights
  • Device tracking
  • Geolocation
  • Screen lock
  • Remote alarm
  • Mark as missing/recovered
  • Geofences
  • Custom wipe
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Prey: Tracking & Security All-in-one device fleet management Enroll iPhones and iPads into Prey or manage your entire inventory on the go. With this iOS app, admins can monitor and secure their mobile fleet directly from their iPhone or iPad. Unified fleet monitoring Oversee your entire inventory regardless of the operating system. Trigger actions and track locations for devices running Android, ChromeOS, Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS, all from a single iOS dashboard. Note on OS compatibility: To ensure the highest security standards, available features are OS-specific. Capabilities such as Kill Switch, Remote Lock, or Missing Reports vary based on the target device’s operating system and permissions. Core capabilities - Always-on tracking: Precise location data and Geofences with automated alerts. - Remote security: Wipe, Lock, Reset, and Retrieve files to protect sensitive data. - Evidence: Gather network data, photos/screenshots (opt-in), and location history. - Fleet automation: Schedule security actions, manage device loans, and set custom team roles. Note: Features vary by plan. Please select the plan that best suits your organization’s needs. Security first: Authentication To provide the highest level of protection, Prey uses password-only authentication. Requiring full credentials instead of Face-ID or Fingerprints ensures that only authorized admins can execute sensitive security commands, eliminating risks associated with biometric bypasses. Why choose Prey? - 15+ Years of expertise: A global leader in device recovery. - Privacy & transparency: Open Source code ensures your data is only accessed when you explicitly request it. - Certified protection: We are SOC2 certified, meeting the highest standards for data security. Visit preyproject.com for more information.

About

Cerberus

Securely store all your private information, from passwords and credit cards to documents and notes, protected by a master password and AES encryption. Organize diverse data types and access them conveniently from your pocket.

Highlights
  • Password storage
  • Credit card storage
  • Document storage
  • Note-taking
  • AES encryption
  • Custom categories
Features
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Have all your private data in your pocket, protected with a master password. With Cerberus, you can create securely store info about: -- Passwords of sites, bank accounts, lockets, etc -- Credit card numbers, membership cards, etc -- Documents like passport, driver license, social security, etc -- Technical specifications of cellphones, computers, cars, etc -- Notes about ideas, projects, confessions, etc -- Private websites -- Data from your family, friends, etc Everything is protected by a single password of your choice. Cerberus uses it to cryptograph your information with the AES algorithm, the same one applied in secret documents of governments. In simple English: no password, no information. And this is all FREE! But if you really like the app and want to have some extra features, you can also buy: -- Creation of new categories and fields for your entries -- No advertisements + color themes -- Disguise of the lock screen -- Multiple profiles (different passwords revealing different data)

Screenshots

Prey4 screens
Cerberus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prey at 4.6 against Cerberus's 2.7. Prey also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 7). Cerberus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Prey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Cerberus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prey holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prey has 4.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prey ships an update every 4 weeks, Cerberus every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prey versus Cerberus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreyCerberus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrey, Inc.Jan Krueger Siqueira

Customer experience

Prey

All ratings4,044 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative39.7%

Cerberus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Prey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Login and account management issues
  • Inaccurate location reporting
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live camera/video feed for remote monitoring
  • Improved battery optimization
  • Simplified onboarding and configuration
  • Enhanced compatibility across iOS, Android, and desktop platforms

Cerberus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Prey

Subscriptions1
  • Starter plan, 1 year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Starter plan, 1 year$29.99
  • Personal plan, 1 year$54.99
5 purchases

Cerberus

One-time5
  • Custom Fields$2.99
  • Color Themes$2.99
  • New Profiles$2.99
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  • Disguise$2.99
  • All Features$4.99

Questions

Is Prey free?
Prey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cerberus free?
Cerberus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prey or Cerberus?
Prey is rated higher. Prey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Cerberus averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Prey or Cerberus have ads?
Neither Prey nor Cerberus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prey or Cerberus?
Prey ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cerberus every 11 months. Most recently, Prey was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cerberus on October 6, 2026.

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