Stealward vs SideLinker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stealward
This app transforms your Mac or iPad into a vigilant security device when you step away. It monitors for movement and tampering, sending instant alerts to your iPhone with live, encrypted video feeds and AI-powered descriptions of events.
- Real-time motion and tampering alerts
- Live end-to-end encrypted video view
- AI-powered event descriptions
- Full-volume alarm on tampering
- Visible deterrent monitoring cover
- End-to-end encrypted session recordings
- Anonymous account creation
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Stealward turns a MacBook or iPad into an AI anti-theft guard for the devices and belongings you leave behind. It uses the camera to understand what changes and alerts the iPhone you carry in real time. Arm protection before you step away in a café, library, coworking space, or airport lounge. AI Watchdog watches what you leave in view, while encrypted live video lets you check the scene from your iPhone. Stealward also detects movement, power disconnection, and loss of connection. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point the camera at the devices and belongings you want to protect, then start protection on your MacBook or iPad. 2. Let AI Watchdog watch the scene. It checks still frames during the live session, understands meaningful changes, and alerts your iPhone. 3. Check what is happening. Open the end-to-end encrypted live view from your iPhone, then review the recording when you need the full timeline. 4. Get essential security alerts. Movement, charger disconnection, low battery, or an offline device can trigger an immediate notification and a loud local alarm. LIVE VIDEO, RECORDINGS, AND AI Live encrypted video. See and hear what the protected device sees from your iPhone. Encrypted recordings. Session video and audio are encrypted on the protected device before upload, so only your own devices can decrypt them. AI Watchdog. With your permission, AI Watchdog checks still frames during a live session, watches the devices and belongings in view, and explains what changed in plain language. A clear event timeline. Review movement, connection, power, and AI events in one place. CORE ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION Movement alerts. Know when a supported Mac or an iPad is picked up or moved. Power alerts. Get notified when the charger is disconnected or the battery runs low. Offline alerts. If the protected device stops checking in, your iPhone lets you know within seconds. A loud local alarm. Draw attention to interference and help deter someone from taking the device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your recorded video and audio are end-to-end encrypted before upload. Only your devices hold the keys needed to decrypt them. During a live session, AI Watchdog analyzes still frames to spot potential threats. After analysis, those frames are encrypted at rest so only your devices can open them afterward. No email or password is required. Stealward creates an anonymous account protected by keys that remain on your devices. You can delete your account and its data from inside the app. GOOD TO KNOW Stealward is designed around two devices: the MacBook or iPad you leave behind and the iPhone you carry. There is no extra hardware to buy. Some featured capabilities require an in-app purchase, including AI Watchdog, live video, and recordings. Download the Mac app from stealward.app. Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or later. Questions? Visit stealward.app/support or email support@stealward.app. Privacy Policy: https://stealward.app/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://stealward.app/legal/terms
SideLinker
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SideLinker 是一款专为 Mac 和 iPad 双持用户打造的高效连接工具。它打破了设备间的隔阂,让你的 iPad 轻松作为 Mac mini 的便携副屏。 【核心功能】 • 随航一键开启:在 iPad 端直接触发 Mac 的 Sidecar (随航) 功能,瞬间将 iPad 变为 Mac 的扩展屏幕。 • 多种连接方式:支持 USB 一插即连,蓝牙近场感应重连,局域网请求发起连接。 • 多端生态覆盖:包含 iOS/iPadOS 客户端,以及便捷的 Apple Watch 手腕控制。 【使用前提】 • 需要在被控制的 Mac 上运行 SideLinker Mac 服务端程序。 • 确保 iPad 与 Mac 处于同一局域网或开启蓝牙。 【Pro 版本解锁】 提供一次性买断的 Pro 权限,解锁蓝牙近场感应重连与定制主题,享受无缝的多设备协同体验。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stealward at every 6 days against SideLinker's monthly. SideLinker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Stealward sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SideLinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stealward ships an update every 6 days, SideLinker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stealward | SideLinker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 正浩 何 | 健 常 |
In-app purchases
Stealward
- Lite$3.991 Month
- Pro$5.991 Month
- Lite$29.991 Year
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- Pro$39.991 Year
SideLinker
- SideLinker Pro$0.99









