Comparison

AntiTheft Protector vs Ward

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

Head to head
About

AntiTheft Protector

Features
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Because my phone was stolen, I designed this app. Main features: 1. Charging monitoring: Prevents phone theft while charging. 2. Movement monitoring: Works in static scenarios (e.g., phone placed on a desk) to prevent theft. 3. Pocket monitoring: Protect your device in the pocket and bag. 4. Both features remain active even when the app is in the background or the screen is off. Pro version includes: Movement monitoring, customizable alarm delay times, and more.

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Ward

Features
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Leave your phone. Ward never sleeps. Place your phone on a table, plug it in, set it down anywhere - and arm Ward with one tap. The moment anyone touches it, moves it, or unplugs the charger, a loud alarm fires instantly. Only your Face ID can stop it. Designed to feel like Apple made it. Built to outperform everything else. HOW IT WORKS Tap once to arm. That's it. Ward monitors your device continuously - in your pocket, on a cafe table, charging at the airport, on your desk at work. When something changes, you'll know immediately. Face ID or Touch ID is the only way to silence the alarm. Pressing the volume button does nothing. Force-quitting the app does nothing. Ward keeps sounding. FOUR PROTECTION MODES Motion Detection Someone picks up your phone. The accelerometer detects the movement and triggers the alarm before they take a step. Charger Removed You're charging at the airport. Someone unplugs your cable to steal your spot. Ward fires instantly. Audio Disconnected Your headphones get pulled out - on the bus, in a library, at the gym. Ward catches it. Pocket Mode Your phone is in your pocket or bag. The moment it's removed, the alarm sounds. Mix and match any combination. Ward monitors all active modes simultaneously. BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Apple Watch Arm and disarm Ward from your wrist without touching your phone. The watch companion shows your protection status at a glance. When the alarm fires, your Watch taps your wrist immediately. iPad and Mac One purchase. Works on every Apple device signed into your account. Protect your iPad at the library. Guard your MacBook at a coffee shop. Dynamic Island Ward lives in the Dynamic Island while active, so you always know protection is on - even with other apps open. Home Screen Widget Check your protection status without opening the app. SECURITY THAT MEANS IT Face ID Protected The alarm cannot be stopped without your Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode. There is no dismiss button. There is no workaround. Volume Lock During an alarm, the volume is locked at maximum. Physical volume buttons do nothing. Intruder Photo When the alarm triggers, Ward silently photographs whoever picked up your phone using the front camera. Photos save to your library. Enable this in Settings - it is off by default. Background Reliable Ward stays active when your screen is locked, when other apps are open, and overnight. Unlike competing apps that stop working after a few hours, Ward runs continuously. PRIVACY FIRST Ward has no servers. No analytics. No tracking. Your alarm history, settings, and intruder photos never leave your device or your private iCloud. Your iCloud account is yours - Ward cannot access it. Nobody can. Sign in with Apple keeps your identity private. We receive only what Apple chooses to share. WARD PRO Ward requires a subscription to run. There is no free tier - because a reliable alarm is not a feature you want running at half capacity. - Unlimited alarm sessions - All four protection modes - 12 premium alarm sounds - Apple Watch companion - Intruder photo capture - iPhone, iPad, Mac - one subscription Monthly, annual, and lifetime options available. PERFECT FOR Students leaving laptops and phones in libraries Travelers charging at airports and cafes Remote workers at shared coworking spaces Anyone who sets their phone down in a public place Ward does not prevent theft. It deters it - loudly. Download free. Premium unlocks unlimited usage. Privacy Policy: https://ward-app.notion.site/WARD-35b48d3c3e2e80f9b377fe1425ff7877 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AntiTheft Protector3 screens
Ward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ward at weekly against AntiTheft Protector's every 2 months. AntiTheft Protector's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AntiTheft Protector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ward sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AntiTheft Protector ships an update every 2 months, Ward weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
AntiTheft Protector versus Ward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntiTheft ProtectorWard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆฐธๆฐ ๆจEmre KABOGLU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AntiTheft Protector

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99
4 purchases

Ward

Subscriptions2
  • Ward Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ward Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ward Lifetime$25.99
  • Ward Lifetime with Family Sharing$39.99

Questions

Is AntiTheft Protector free?
AntiTheft Protector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ward free?
Ward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AntiTheft Protector or Ward have ads?
Neither AntiTheft Protector nor Ward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AntiTheft Protector or Ward?
AntiTheft Protector ships an update every 2 months, and Ward weekly. Most recently, AntiTheft Protector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ward on October 28, 2026.

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