# iGotYou vs Backpaper

The clearest difference is price: Backpaper at Free against iGotYou's $0.99. Backpaper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). iGotYou's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Backpaper is free to download; iGotYou costs $0.99 up front. Backpaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iGotYou asks for nothing beyond the download.

iGotYou ships an update monthly, Backpaper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGotYou | Backpaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[1.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Niv Gutherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/386496354) | [Leandro Gartner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270406368) |

## What reviewers say

### iGotYou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473)

This app helps identify theft or unauthorized access to your device. It can alert you with a photo and location data via email when motion is detected, the device is removed from a pocket/bag, or the power cable is unplugged. Configure email settings and a secret pattern to activate and disarm alerts.

**Highlights:** Motion detection alert, Pocket/bag removal alert, Power cable unplug alert, Photo capture (front/rear camera), GPS location tracking, Email notifications, Secret pattern lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Takes photos and sends location
- 🔊 Alarm function works
- 📧 Emails alerts and pictures
- 💡 Innovative idea for security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not lock phone
- 🏠 Bypassed by home button
- ❌ Inconsistent functionality
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing to configure

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Email sending fails
- Location not received
- App minimizes easily
- Doesn't work on iPhone 4/4s

**Requested features**

- Integrate with iPhone lock screen
- Shortcut for emergency activation
- Alarm only on screen touch
- Total lock including power button via certificates
- Take photo on multiple wrong passcode attempts


### Backpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpaper-wallpapers/id6456572371)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción Mensual | $1.99 | per month |
| Suscripción Anual | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGotYou free?

iGotYou costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backpaper free?

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

### Do iGotYou or Backpaper have ads?

Backpaper shows ads; iGotYou does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGotYou or Backpaper?

iGotYou ships an update monthly, and Backpaper every 5 days. Most recently, iGotYou was updated on October 19, 2026 and Backpaper on October 14, 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.*