Comparison

Self Defense Alarm Lite vs Lost Map

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

Head to head
About

Self Defense Alarm Lite

Features
Read full description

* Detect the 3.5 inch earphone jack to trigger the alarm - start the alarm when pulling out the earphone and close the alarm when insert the earphone in. * Detect the shake to trigger the alarm. (for the complete version) * High intensity sounds of alarm can effectively deter offenders. There are many sound effects and volume levels can be selected. * Support the running in the background; you can execute other functions, e.g., listening to music, playing games, browsing the web page, etc. * In order to increase the sensitivity of the alarm when pulling out the earphone plug, please do not insert it to the end (too tight). * One of use scenario: Insert the earphone in the device in advance; when encountering the bay guy, you can immediately pull the earphone plug out to start the alarm. * Provide the display function of real-time GPS coordinate. * Provide the track display function on the map for the latest activation period of the alarm. * Provide the function of sending SOS message and location to notify the designated object when tiggering the alarm. (The designated object must install this APP.) Location and message data are transferred only between the two parties' App, and aren’t transferred to any third party to protect personal privacy. The App is suitable for users who want to protect personal privacy. PS: 1. We will add other functions in the future. 2. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 3. Low battery, etc. might result in suspending or termination of APP in the backgrond. * This version doesn’t provide the selections for sound effects and volume levels, and the function of sending SOS message. (The complete version provides the selections for sound effects and volume levels, and the function of sending SOS message.)

About

Lost Map

Features
Read full description

Lost Map – A Smarter Way to Reclaim Lost Items Lost Map is an innovative lost-and-found app designed to help users quickly recover lost belongings through community collaboration and a map-based interface. Whether you’ve lost something or found an item, the process is fast and intuitive: users can upload descriptions, locations, and photos of lost or found items, which are then displayed on a map to help connect owners with finders. Unlike traditional methods—such as bulletin boards, social media posts, or police reports—Lost Map focuses on speed, simplicity, and visual clarity. By marking a lost item directly on the map in just three steps, users can share or locate items more efficiently than ever before. The app is ideal for both everyday situations and special cases: commuters or students who lose wallets or IDs, travelers looking for misplaced luggage or souvenirs, or neighbors sharing found items within their communities. The visualized map view enhances spatial awareness, helping users see where items are located at a glance, boosting both confidence and recovery rates. Traditional lost-and-found methods suffer from scattered information, slow updates, and lack of real-time communication. Lost Map solves these problems by centralizing user-uploaded data and integrating it with map technology—making the recovery process simpler, faster, and more collaborative. While the app currently focuses on core functionality, future updates aim to expand its features for an even smoother lost-and-found experience.

Screenshots

Self Defense Alarm Lite4 screens
Lost Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Defense Alarm Lite at none against Lost Map's 3. Self Defense Alarm Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Lost Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). 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. Lost Map sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Self Defense Alarm Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Defense Alarm Lite ships an update every 10 months, Lost Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Self Defense Alarm Lite versus Lost Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Defense Alarm LiteLost Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOPING HSIANG HU

In-app purchases

None

Self Defense Alarm Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lost Map

One-time3
  • 抖內 $10.00$0.29
  • 抖內 $31.00$0.99
  • 抖內 $52.00$1.99

Questions

Is Self Defense Alarm Lite free?
Self Defense Alarm Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lost Map free?
Lost Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Self Defense Alarm Lite or Lost Map have ads?
Neither Self Defense Alarm Lite nor Lost Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self Defense Alarm Lite or Lost Map?
Self Defense Alarm Lite ships an update every 10 months, and Lost Map every 2 days. Most recently, Self Defense Alarm Lite was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lost Map on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons