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Best Offender Search Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 3.3★, the offender search category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Offender Search Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Offender Locator: Find & WatchOffender Locator: Find & WatchFree4.5★ (22K)YesYesAug 2026
2Offender Watch ParentOffender Watch ParentFree2.3★ (15)NoYesJul 2026
3MobilePatrol: Public SafetyMobilePatrol: Public SafetyFree2.0★ (3.7K)YesNoAug 2026
4Sex Offenders Search LiteSex Offenders Search LiteFree3.3★ (96)NoNoAug 2026
5US Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppUS Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppFree4.6★ (2.7K)NoNoAug 2026
6Sex Offenders Search iPhoneSex Offenders Search iPhone$1.992.0★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
7OAT - Offender Address TraceOAT - Offender Address TraceFree5.0★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Registry RadarRegistry RadarFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Offender Search

Offender Locator: Find & Watch#1

Offender Locator: Find & Watch by Offender Locator Inc.

Neighborhood Safety Patrol
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Offender Locator: Find & Watch screenshot 3
Offender Locator: Find & Watch screenshot 4
Offender Locator: Find & Watch screenshot 5
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This app helps you find registered sex offenders living in your area or near any address you specify. It compiles data from all 50 states, providing daily updates for accurate information. You can also search for specific offenders by name or use facial recognition technology to identify potential matches.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for knowing where offenders live
  • 👍 Useful for apartment hunting and being aware of surroundings
  • 🚀 Eye-opening information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate information, including wrong photos, races, genders, and offense details
  • 🔒 Misleading about free trial, immediately charges subscription fee
  • 🔒 Doesn't work in certain countries/regions
Offender Watch Parent#2

Offender Watch Parent by Watch Systems, LLC

OffenderWatch
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
2.3(15 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps parents protect their children from online and home-based dangers. It provides tools to track children's locations, search for registered sex offenders nearby, and receive alerts about potential threats. The app also offers advice on child safety.

MobilePatrol: Public Safety#3

MobilePatrol: Public Safety by Appriss Insights LLC

Worth Considering
📡 News
2.0😞(3.7K ratings)
FreeAds
#39in News
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Access critical safety information, news, and alerts for your community. Receive updates from public safety agencies and law enforcement, report local issues, and view public records like sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for staying informed on local arrests
  • 🚀 Provides quick access to inmate information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💩 Cluttered with too many ads
  • 🚫 Inaccurate or missing information

More Offender Search apps to explore

4
Sex Offenders Search Lite
Sex Offenders Search Lite
Sex Offenders Search Lite
by LogSat LLC
Free

Locate registered sex offenders and sexual predators in your vicinity. This app uses your iPhone's GPS to display offenders on an interactive map, allowing you to view their details. Protect your family by staying informed about individuals in your neighborhood, near schools, or parks.

Locate registered sex offendersSearch by name, address, or zip codeDisplay offenders on an interactive map
🌟 Lifestyle
(96)
free
5
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
by The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.
Free

This official app provides nationwide access to registered sex offender data. Search for offenders by name or proximity to your current location or a specified address. View offender details and be directed to jurisdiction-specific websites for more information.

Nationwide sex offender searchSearch by proximity (radius)Search by offender name
🔍 Reference
(2.7K)
free
6
Sex Offenders Search iPhone
Sex Offenders Search iPhone
Sex Offenders Search iPhone
by LogSat LLC
$1.99

Locate registered sex offenders and sexual predators in your vicinity using your iPhone's GPS. Search by name, address, or zip code, and view offender details on an interactive map. Protect your family with up-to-date information on individuals in the United States.

Locate registered sex offendersSearch by name, address, or zip codeInteractive map display
🌟 Lifestyle
(9)
paid
7
OAT - Offender Address Trace
OAT - Offender Address Trace
OAT - Offender Address Trace
Your Safety Companion on the G
Free

This app provides quick access to information about registered sexual offenders linked to specific addresses. It helps users gain peace of mind by checking the safety of their surroundings, whether they are moving or simply curious.

Address lookup for offender informationInitial free searchesMonthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
8
Registry Radar
Registry Radar
Registry Radar
Sex Offender Registry Map
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Hawaii Sex Offender Search
Hawaii Sex Offender Search
Hawaii Sex Offender Search
by State of Hawaii
Free

Access public information on registered sex offenders and other covered offenders in Hawaii. View details like name, physical description, addresses, and conviction information. Information is updated regularly for accuracy.

Offender name and aliasesPhysical descriptionsResidence and vehicle information
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
10
Predator Map: Sex Offenders
Predator Map: Sex Offenders
Predator Map: Sex Offenders
Registry Search, Map & Alerts
Free

This app allows users to search for registered sex offenders near any US address and receive alerts about changes. It provides detailed offender profiles and allows users to check walking routes for proximity to registered addresses.

Search any US address for offendersCheck walking routes for proximityView full offender profiles
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
11
Sex Offenders Search
Sex Offenders Search
Sex Offenders Search
by LogSat LLC
$3.99

Locate registered sex offenders and sexual predators in your vicinity. This app displays offender information on an interactive map, allowing you to view details like pictures, names, addresses, and offenses. It's designed to help you stay informed about potential dangers in your community.

Locate registered sex offendersSearch by name, address, or zip codeView offenders on an interactive map
🌟 Lifestyle
(18)
paid
12
Lurking
Lurking
Lurking
Sex Offender Map
Free

This app provides a map of registered offenders in your vicinity. You can view offenders near your current location or by searching any address. It aims to keep you informed about your surroundings for safety awareness.

Instant offender mapSearch any addressView offender photos
🔍 Reference
(1)
subscription
13
Offender Locator
Offender Locator
Offender Locator
by Offender Locator Inc.
$2.99

Locate registered sex offenders in your vicinity across the United States. Check addresses, contacts, or specific offender names. Features daily updated data and mapping capabilities for enhanced safety awareness.

Find offenders near current GPS locationCheck offenders near friends' addressesSearch offenders by any US address
🔧 Utilities
(3.9K)
paid
14
VINELink
VINELink
VINELink
by Appriss Insights LLC
Free

Access offender custody status and receive real-time notifications about changes. This service provides information from thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide, offering peace of mind and timely updates.

Access offender custody statusReceive custody change notificationsNotification via app, phone, email, text
🔍 Reference
(245)
free
15
Iowa Offenders - Offenders Released From Prison
Iowa Offenders - Offenders Released From Prison
Iowa Offenders - Offenders Released From Prison
Recently Released Iowa Prison
Free

Access a dataset detailing offender releases from Iowa prisons. View information on release fiscal year, age, sex, race, closure type, offense, and months served.

Offender release fiscal yearAge groupsSex and race/ethnicity
✈️ Travel
(8)
free
16
Secure Search
Secure Search
Secure Search
by Appie s.r.o
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Seekee: Ai Search & Ai Tools
Seekee: Ai Search & Ai Tools
Seekee: Ai Search & Ai Tools
Cloud, AI Tools & Search
Free

This app offers secure cloud storage for all your files, an intelligent AI assistant for consultations, and an aggregated global search engine for efficient information retrieval. It's designed for work, study, and daily use, providing a comprehensive solution for backup, research, and resource lookup.

Secure cloud storage with auto-syncAI assistant for consultationsAggregated global search engine
🔧 Utilities
(12)
free
18
Search Quest
Search Quest
Search Quest
People Finder + Search Locator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Search NSW Court Lists
Search NSW Court Lists
Search NSW Court Lists
by NSW Department of Attorney General & Justice
Free

Access NSW court and tribunal listings up to three weeks in advance and one week in the past. Quickly find individual court details by searching case numbers or party names, and stay updated on last-minute changes.

Search court lists up to 3 weeks in advanceSearch past court lists (1 week)Search by case number or party name
💼 Business
(0)
free
20
Busted In the USA
Busted In the USA
Busted In the USA
by Joshua Headlee
Free

Access real-time booking records from county and government databases to find out who has been taken into custody, why, and for how long. Search past and present records by name, region, and date to stay informed about your community.

Real-time booking updatesSearch by name, region, and dateView mug shots
📡 News
(20)
free

FAQ about Offender Search

What are the best offender search apps for iPhone?
Offender Locator: Find & Watch tops our offender search apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top offender search apps we rank are free to download, including Offender Locator: Find & Watch and Offender Watch Parent.
Offender Locator: Find & Watch shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ offender search apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Offender Locator app allows users to find registered sex offenders living in their area or near any specified address across the United States. It compiles data from all 50 states' offender databases and updates it daily for accuracy. The app also offers features like GPS tracking and facial recognition for offender identification.
You can find registered offenders near you by utilizing the app's GPS function, which will locate offenders based on your current position. Alternatively, you can enter your home address or any other address to see offenders living in that specific area. The app provides a list of offenders with details including photos and offenses committed.