Snatch Guard vs Lock Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Snatch Guard
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Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps โ banking, messaging, photos, notes โ with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode. HOW IT WORKS - Detects the grab โ the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone. - Locks your apps instantly โ system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds. - Only you can unlock โ Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields. - Works in background โ protection stays active even while you're using other apps. - Tamper resistant โ shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed. WHY SNATCH GUARD? In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones โ they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos. Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes โ it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch โ if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection. Snatch Guard fills this gap. FALSE POSITIVES? If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings. PRIVACY - No data collection โ no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry - No network calls โ the app never connects to the internet - Location stays on device โ used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted - All processing happens on-device FEATURES - Choose which apps to protect - Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G โ 6.0G) - Background protection via location keep-alive - Event log with location of detected incidents - Face ID or passcode unlock - Custom shield appearance - Step-by-step onboarding Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.
Lock Shield
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LockShield is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) utility application designed to communicate with compatible LockShield smart locking devices. Features: โข Secure Bluetooth Low Energy communication โข Lock and unlock compatible devices โข Battery level monitoring โข Password-protected application access โข Configurable lock settings โข Optional automatic close settings โข Demo Mode for interface evaluation without hardware LockShield is intended for use with compatible LockShield hardware devices.
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Verdict
Snatch Guard and Lock Shield are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Snatch Guard | Lock Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Mamiev | FRANCISO SANCHEZ |
In-app purchases
Snatch Guard
No in-app purchases
Lock Shield
No in-app purchases









