Comparison

Stealward vs DuaLink

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DuaLink

Features
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DuaLink 专为配套智能设备打造,界面清晰,操作直接,让设备设置和日常使用更加简单。 我们重视你的隐私。DuaLink 仅在必要时使用蓝牙和定位权限,通知共享由 iOS 系统授权管理,应用本身不会读取或转发你的通知正文。 1协议 1.1 隐私政策:https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cuEgvk6dP9V7 1.2 服务协议:https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cs4ZTwnqkUEn

Screenshots

Stealward4 screens
DuaLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DuaLink at none against Stealward's 4. DuaLink also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Stealward's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Stealward sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DuaLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stealward ships an update every 6 days, DuaLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Stealward versus DuaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealwardDuaLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer正浩 何玺坤 李

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stealward

Subscriptions4
  • Lite$3.991 Month
  • Pro$5.991 Month
  • Lite$29.991 Year
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  • Pro$39.991 Year
None

DuaLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stealward free?
Stealward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuaLink free?
DuaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stealward or DuaLink have ads?
Neither Stealward nor DuaLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stealward or DuaLink?
Stealward ships an update every 6 days, and DuaLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stealward was updated on October 30, 2026 and DuaLink on October 31, 2026.

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