Comparison

PlugGuard vs RiseCue

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

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About

PlugGuard

This app provides enhanced security for your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook while charging. It features motion detection and a PIN-protected alarm that sounds if the charger is unplugged or the device is moved. Customizable sounds and a volume boost ensure you're alerted to any unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • Motion detection safety alarm
  • Individual PIN lock function
  • Volume boost for loud alerts
  • Customizable charging alarm sounds
  • Safe plug mechanism
  • Anti-theft alarm
Features
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Introducing the PlugGuard - Charger Plug Alarm Security App - the ultimate solution for safe and secure charging of your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. This game-changing app offers an exclusive lock and motion detection feature. Only your chosen PIN can turn off the charging alarm, providing superior protection for your device in different cases. All over the world: - 68% of phone users encounter the issue that their partner violates the privacy of their private correspondence - 46% said they could not live without their smartphones - 12% are victims of phone theft PlugGuard - Charger Plug Alarm is reducing the percentage of these cases providing alarm features for safe charge. Key Features: - Motion Detection Safety: An innovative feature designed to provide an extra layer of protection for your valuable device. Its high-tech motion detection ensures your phone stays safe while charging by sounding a loud alarm if someone tries to move it. - Individual Lock Function: Take your charging security to the next level with the ability to establish a personal PIN. This PIN is needed to turn off the charging alarm, giving you an additional level of safety. Even if someone can unlock your device, the charging alarm adds an additional layer of protection. - Volume Boost: This unique feature maximises the volume during the alarm, ensuring an alerting loud alarm if your charger is unplugged. - Customizable Charging Alarm: Make your charging alarm unique with a variety of distinctive sounds guaranteed to catch your attention. You'll always be aware when your plug guard detects an unplugged charger. - Safe Plug Mechanism: Protect your charging iPhone with our distinct plug lock feature, which limits unwanted access to your device while it's charging. This security measure is effective even on the lock screen, ensuring a rapid response to an unlock situation. Use Cases: - Shared Spaces: Enhance your iPhone's or iPad's charging safety in shared environments like hostels, dorms, or apartments. Our charging alarm provides an extra layer of protection against unplanned charger unlocks or unplugs. The unlock feature ensures only you can turn off the alarm. - Travel Security: Our charger lock and loud alarm system is your ideal companion for safety on the move. Use our app on public transport to secure your charger in crowded places. The unlock feature offers immediate notification if your charger is unplugged, helping prevent theft via the anti-theft alarm. - Public Charging Stations: Enjoy worry-free charging at public spots like airports or cafes. PlugGuard provides instant alerts when your charger is unplugged, allowing you to swiftly address potential threats. - PlugShare Locations: Use shared PlugShare locations with confidence. Our app's loud alarm quickly notifies you if your device is unplugged, minimizing theft risk. An unlock action is needed to silence the alarm, keeping your device safe. - Office Security: PlugGuard is your ideal office partner, ensuring your iPhone and valuable data stay safe from unplanned unplugging during charging. The unlock feature allows the app to immediately alert you if your device's charge is compromised. - Events: Count on PlugGuard to provide prompt alerts at various events if your device is unplugged, encouraging swift action. The unlock feature ensures that only you can silence the charging alarm, enhancing your device's safety. Experience the pinnacle of charging and plug protection with PlugGuard - Unplug Detection & Anti-Theft alarm app. No need to worry about theft or unplanned unplugging - charge your iPhone securely and with confidence. Unlock a universe of safety and peace of mind with our app. Download it now for the ultimate secure charging experience! Privacy Policy: https://usgs.app/privacy_policy Terms Of Use: https://usgs.app/tos

About

RiseCue

Features
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RiseCue helps you wake up naturally by aligning your alarm with the sunrise. Instead of jarring alarms at arbitrary times, wake with the sun and start each day feeling refreshed and energized. WAKE WITH NATURE Your body's internal clock is designed to wake with natural light. RiseCue calculates the exact sunrise time for your location and wakes you at the perfect moment—whether that's at first light, sunrise, or just after. FLEXIBLE TIMING OPTIONS Choose when to wake relative to sunrise: • Nautical Dawn – Wake as the sky begins to lighten (~60 min before sunrise) • Civil Dawn – Wake as the horizon becomes visible (~30 min before sunrise) • Sunrise – Wake right as the sun appears • After Sunrise – Ease into the morning (10 min after sunrise) BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED RiseCue features a calm, meditative interface that adapts to the time of day. Experience a peaceful dawn aesthetic in the morning, bright daylight during the day, and a soothing night mode in the evening. PERFECT FOR • Early risers wanting to sync with natural light • Anyone looking to improve their sleep routine • People who want a gentler, more natural wake-up experience Wake better. Live better. Rise with the sun.

Screenshots

PlugGuard3 screens
RiseCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiseCue at none against PlugGuard's 1. PlugGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. PlugGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RiseCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlugGuard versus RiseCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugGuardRiseCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei TovmasianMichael Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlugGuard

Subscriptions1
  • PlugGuard - Premium Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

RiseCue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugGuard free?
PlugGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RiseCue free?
RiseCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlugGuard or RiseCue have ads?
Neither PlugGuard nor RiseCue shows ads.

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