# Registry Radar vs Warden

The clearest difference is rating: Warden at 4.5 against Registry Radar's 1.0. Warden also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (131 vs 1). Registry Radar's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Registry Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Warden sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Warden holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warden has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Registry Radar ships an update monthly, Warden every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Registry Radar | Warden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/registry-radar/id6776073615/reviews) | **[4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warden-safety-map/id6803143394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#206** |
| Size | 67 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broctic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776073618) | [Asymmetric Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794386323) |

## What reviewers say

### Registry Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/registry-radar/id6776073615)

This app maps public sex offender registry data globally, allowing users to view records near their location or any searched address. It provides detailed information on offenders and offers alerts for new listings in saved areas. The tool prioritizes user privacy with no ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Global sex offender registry mapping, Detailed offender profiles, Watched places with proximity alerts, Home screen widgets, Official source linking, Searchable by address or location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |


### Warden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warden-safety-map/id6803143394)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides an interactive map to access and understand community safety information in your area. It helps you explore and stay informed about your surroundings by organizing location-based safety data in one place.

**Highlights:** Interactive safety map, Location-based information, Community safety awareness, Easy access to data, Understand surroundings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warden Premium (1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Warden Premium (1 Week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Warden Premium (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Warden Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Warden Premium (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Warden Premium (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Warden Premium (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Registry Radar free?

Registry Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Warden free?

Warden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Registry Radar or Warden?

Warden is rated higher. Registry Radar averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Warden averages 4.5 from 131 ratings.

### Do Registry Radar or Warden have ads?

Neither Registry Radar nor Warden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Registry Radar or Warden?

Registry Radar ships an update monthly, and Warden every 5 days. Most recently, Registry Radar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Warden on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*