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Best Sex Offender Locator Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 246+ sex offender locator apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Sex Offender Locator Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Offender Locator: Find & WatchOffender Locator: Find & WatchFree4.5★ (22K)YesYesAug 2026
2Predator Map: Sex OffendersPredator Map: Sex OffendersFree4.2★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
3US Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppUS Dept. of Justice NSOPW AppFree4.6★ (2.7K)NoNoAug 2026
4Sex Offenders Search LiteSex Offenders Search LiteFree3.3★ (96)NoNoAug 2026
5SensorCircle - Offender MapSensorCircle - Offender MapFree—NoNoAug 2026
6Registry RadarRegistry RadarFree—NoYesAug 2026
7Offender LocatorOffender Locator$2.994.6★ (3.9K)YesNoAug 2026
8LurkingLurkingFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Sex Offender Locator

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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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
Predator Map: Sex Offenders#2

Predator Map: Sex Offenders by Ridge Labs LLC

Registry Search, Map & Alerts
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.2(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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
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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 Sex Offender Locator 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
SensorCircle - Offender Map
SensorCircle - Offender Map
SensorCircle - Offender Map
Sex Offender Registry Map
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
6
Registry Radar
Registry Radar
Registry Radar
Sex Offender Registry Map
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
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
8
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
9
Tracker Locator GPS Find Phone
Tracker Locator GPS Find Phone
Tracker Locator GPS Find Phone
My Family & Friend Location
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
10
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
by Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Noonlight: Feel Protected 24/7
Noonlight: Feel Protected 24/7
Noonlight: Feel Protected 24/7
No. 1 Safety App
Free

This app provides immediate emergency assistance with a single button press. It can discreetly alert authorities to your location and situation, offering peace of mind in uncertain moments. Advanced features include automatic crash detection and integration with ride-sharing services.

One-button emergency alertLocation sharing with first respondersAutomatic crash detection
🌟 Lifestyle
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
12
USMS Tips
USMS Tips
USMS Tips
US Marshals Service Mobile Tip

Submit tips securely to the United States Marshals Service. This app aids in reporting information related to fugitive investigations and sex offender registration violations.

Secure tip submissionFugitive investigationsSex offender registration
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free
13
Number Locator: Cell Location
Number Locator: Cell Location
Number Locator: Cell Location
GPS Tracker Family Friend Kids
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
Phone Tracker GPS Locator App
Phone Tracker GPS Locator App
Phone Tracker GPS Locator App
Locate & Track Number Location
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Grayson County Sheriff VA
Grayson County Sheriff VA
Grayson County Sheriff VA
GCSO
Free

Access essential information from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office directly from your mobile device. Find inmate details, search for individuals, and view animal control and sex offender data.

Inmate InformationInmate SearchAnimal Control
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
16
GPS Locator: Family & Friend.
GPS Locator: Family & Friend.
GPS Locator: Family & Friend.
Phone Tracker: Find Location
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
Orinn: Family Locator
Orinn: Family Locator
Orinn: Family Locator
No ads. No data sold. Ever.
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Lincoln Co Sheriff’s Office TN
Lincoln Co Sheriff’s Office TN
Lincoln Co Sheriff’s Office TN
by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, TN
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
LocateFamily: Phone Tracker
LocateFamily: Phone Tracker
LocateFamily: Phone Tracker
GPS Locator, Find My Friends
Free

See your loved ones on a live map with real-time location and battery status. Receive alerts when they arrive or leave destinations, and send an SOS with your location. Offers mutual sharing and temporary privacy options.

Live family mapReal-time location & batteryArrival & leave alerts
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free with in-app purchases
20
Gemini Locator
Gemini Locator
Gemini Locator
by Bold Communications Limited
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Sex Offender Locator

What are the best sex offender locator apps for iPhone?
Offender Locator: Find & Watch tops our sex offender locator apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sex offender locator apps we rank are free to download, including Offender Locator: Find & Watch and Predator Map: Sex Offenders.
Offender Locator: Find & Watch shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ sex offender locator 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.