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Best Offender Watch Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our offender watch list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Offender Watch 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
3US Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppUS Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppFree4.6★ (2.7K)NoNoAug 2026
4Predator: Sex Offender MapPredator: Sex Offender MapFree4.5★ (1K)NoYesAug 2026
5NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesAug 2026
6Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (515K)NoYesAug 2026
7LurkingLurkingFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
8Sex Offenders Search LiteSex Offenders Search LiteFree3.3★ (96)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Offender Watch

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.

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App#3

US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App by The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😞(2.7K ratings)
Free
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App screenshot 1
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App screenshot 2
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App screenshot 3

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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful app for finding sex offenders
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate search results
  • 🔒 Helps keep family safe
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited search capabilities
  • 📍 Lack of location-based mapping

More Offender Watch apps to explore

4
Predator: Sex Offender Map
Predator: Sex Offender Map
Predator: Sex Offender Map
Neighborhood safety & alerts
Free

This app provides information on registered sex offenders in your vicinity to enhance neighborhood safety. It offers an interactive map, detailed offender profiles, and real-time alerts to keep you informed about potential risks.

Interactive offender mapDetailed offender profilesReal-time alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
subscription
5
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Weather, Safety & Crime Alerts
Free

Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

Local news highlightsBreaking news alertsPersonalized news feed
📡 News
(1.4M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Citizen: Safety & Live Video
Crime Map & Breaking News
Free

Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

Real-time safety alertsLive incident video streamingRegistered offender map
📡 News
(515K)
freemium
7
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
8
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
9
Cattaraugus County NY Sheriff
Cattaraugus County NY Sheriff
Cattaraugus County NY Sheriff
Cattaraugus Sheriff
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
Rockdale County Sheriff Office
Rockdale County Sheriff Office
Rockdale County Sheriff Office
by Rockdale County Sheriff Office
Free

Facilitates community outreach between citizens and the police department. Report issues or concerns directly from your device with photos, and access useful links for community resources, crime prevention, and online reporting.

Direct issue reporting with photosAccess to community resourcesCrime prevention information
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
11
Alliance Police
Alliance Police
Alliance Police
by City of Alliance
Free

Connect with your local police department easily. Report incidents anonymously with photos, get directions to the station, and access important resources like the Sex Offender Registry.

Call dispatchGPS directions to stationSubmit anonymous tips with photos
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
12
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
by Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
Offender Watch Kids
Offender Watch Kids
Offender Watch Kids
by Watch Systems, LLC
Free

This app helps parents protect their children from online predators and registered sex offenders. It provides alerts about offenders in the vicinity and offers an optional subscription for monitoring a child's phone communications and location.

Notify parents of registered sex offendersMap view of offender locationsAlerts from law enforcement
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Next Steps by RREPS
Next Steps by RREPS
Next Steps by RREPS
by Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services
Free

This app provides personalized, AI-generated re-entry plans for individuals preparing for or recently released from incarceration. It offers a comprehensive directory of local resources and step-by-step guidance to navigate the challenges of reintegration.

Personalized AI re-entry plansComprehensive resource directoryStep-by-step guidance and progress tracking
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
free
15
LEO247
LEO247
LEO247
Your Best Law Enforcement App
Free

This app provides law enforcement professionals with a tool for meticulous note-taking, incident documentation, and structured record-keeping. It features automated information input, multilingual support, and a user-friendly interface to enhance efficiency.

Personal and incident note-takingAutomated information inputMultilingual support (English, French, Spanish)
💼 Business
(2)
free
16
Hempstead County Sheriff AR
Hempstead County Sheriff AR
Hempstead County Sheriff AR
by Hempstead County Sheriff's Office
Free

Access public safety information including press releases, inmate lists, and wanted individuals. Submit crime tips and contact the Sheriff's Office directly through the app.

Press releasesInmate informationMost wanted lists
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
17
AIR Verify
AIR Verify
AIR Verify
by Corrisoft, LLC
Free

This app allows clients to remotely report on their release terms by answering questions and providing location data. Supervisors can monitor client compliance and receive alerts for missed check-ins or incomplete reports.

Remote client check-insGPS location trackingAuthentication process
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
18
KCSO Connected
KCSO Connected
KCSO Connected
KCSO Connected
Free

Access information on patrol requests and inmate details from the Kings County Sheriff's Office. Requires verified login credentials issued by the Sheriff's Office.

Patrol Request InformationInmate Status UpdatesVerified User Login
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
19
Talitrix Guardian
Talitrix Guardian
Talitrix Guardian
Saving Lives & Second Chances
Free
💼 Business
(0)
20
Shorewood Police Department
Shorewood Police Department
Shorewood Police Department
by Village of Shorewood
Free

Stay informed with real-time notifications for announcements, safety threats, and weather alerts. Submit traffic complaints, anonymous tips with media, and access crime trends, prevention advice, and community program information.

Real-time notificationsSubmit traffic complaintsAnonymous tip submission
🔍 Reference
(3)
free

FAQ about Offender Watch

What are the best offender watch apps for iPhone?
Offender Locator: Find & Watch tops our offender watch apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top offender watch 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 250+ offender watch 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.

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