Phone Security Alarm – Anti-theft app
Pro Version: Temporarily Unavailable
Lite Version: Temporarily Unavailable
Phone Security Alarm
Developer: Wern
Latest Version: 2.0.1
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 stars)
Description:
Phone Security Alarm is a high quality app that can notify you when your phone is touched or taken whenever you are not aware.
Whether it is your family members, friends or even strangers trying to intrude into your phone privacy, this app not only will shock them with its loud alarm but also alert you. Unlike other apps (which only detects motion), this app can also identify whether your phone is in your pocket, bag, or even trigger an alarm when any external ferromagnetic objects are moved!
FEATURES:
Desktop Mode
– Triggers alarm when phone is taken from desktop.
Pocket/Bag Mode
– Triggers alarm when phone is taken out from your pocket/bag.
Magnetic Interference Mode
– Triggers alarm when phone is moved or when a [nearby ferro-magnetic object] is stolen. The first and only mobile phone app supporting this feature.
– Works best when the object is placed near the top right of the phone, which is where the sensor is usually located.
Charger Unplugged
– Triggers alarm when charger is unplugged, if it was plugged in.
Headphones Unplugged
– Triggers alarm when headphones are unplugged, if it was plugged in.
SmartArm
– Auto-arms only when you are ready. No need to pick a mode like previous versions. Smartest arm-mechanism available yet.
SmartDelay
– Delays alarm sound when movement of the device “looks like” the owner picking up, and doesn’t when it looks a lot more like a thief. The first and only app supporting this feature.
Thief Capture
– Captures images of the thief, while at the same time record the location of your phone overtime.
Realistic lock screen
– Pick your own wallpaper to match the gorgeous lock screen.
– Discrete alarm delays, accompanied with SmartDelay
– Vibrates when alarm is set or about to be triggered.
– All external buttons disabled, thanks to Guided Access.
– Since external buttons are disabled, easily wake screen by double-tapping on it, if the screen turns off.
– The only app to fully intergrate with Guided Access.
– Touch ID supported with Guided Access.
– The only security alarm with a lock screen this “real”.
Version History:
Version 1.4.1:
– Minor Bug Fixes, including bugs that caused the alarm to sound incorrectly.
– Preparation for version 2.0
Version 1.4:
– Added Location Tracking
– Long Press / 3D Touch on the lock button for quick Detection Mode toggles!
– New Power Saving Mode – Saves power by disabling features that consume battery.
Version 1.3.1:
– Minor Bug Fixes
Version 1.3:
– Support Taking Photo of Thief
– Records Break-in Attempts
– Volume lock at 100%
– Louder Alarm
– New Alarm Sound
– Improved Guided Access Integration
– Various Bugs Fixes
Version 1.2:
– Major interface redesign
– Touch ID supported
– Various Bugs Fixes
Version 1.1:
– App performance improvements.
– Alarm triggers a second faster.
– Improves support for iOS 7.
– Various Bugs Fixes
– Redesigned area to enter your password.
– A new label showing your current selected Detection Mode on the home screen.
– Going into settings does not require your password anymore.
Version 1.0:
First Release
Note:
If you have any problems or want to seek further queries, please send a feedback at the application feedback page instead. You could be anonymous if you want.
Hello,
How can I turn off the alarm on an Iphone 13 with
Face ID and no Home Button?
Hi Peter,
Simply double-click or triple-click the side/power button if you are in Guided Access.
Hope this helps!
Are you working an an Android version? This would saved my phone today.
Hi, just a great app! I would like to buy the „pro“ , but at first another question: When the alarm starts, i can mute the alarm by holding the volume down trigger. So a theft also can. Also„Lock alarm volume“ in settings is switched ON… My device is 6s, newest iOS. Thanks for reply!
Hi there,
Thank you for reporting the issue. It appears that this is a bug. FYI, the Lite version works in exactly the same manner as the Pro version (just with limited ability to change settings), so should there be any bugs both versions will be affected as well.
I’ll fix this in the next update. Hopefully that’ll help! :)
Thanks for the fast reply! I’ll wait for the nxt update/version. When this bug is fixed, i‘ll buy the pro Greethings from
Way too complicated to arm and set up. Can you just make an easy mode that takes a picture every time my phone is unlocked? Seriously that’s all. Nothing else.
Hi there,
The set up process (mainly just Secure Mode) is not as hard as it seems. If you’re too lazy to read the technical details, just go through the demo images and it’ll be easier. Once you’re done setting up, arming should be relatively easy. Just tap the lock and place your phone where you want to lock it with the supported modes.
However, regarding the “easy mode that takes a picture every time my phone is unlocked”, this cannot be done due to limitations of iOS. Sorry about that. I can however add a “silent mode” which takes a photo when an intrusion occurs, but does not sound the alarm.
Hope this helps, and thanks for the suggestions!
The screen keeps going black while i am trying to use the app. I checked other apps and it is only your app that is doing this!
Hi Thalia,
As mentioned in my email, you are blocking the proximity sensor (located on the top of the screen next to the camera). This sensor is responsible for activating pocket/bag mode. Do not place your finger near the camera area and you will be fine.
Hope this helps!
I’m trying to arm the thing, and it says “Waiting for you to be ready” How do I tell it I’m ready?!
Hi William,
As mentioned in my email, if for example you want to activate “Desktop Mode”, place your phone on a stable surface (i.e. a desktop). Within about 5 seconds, it should detect that you’re ready and arm itself.
However, you’ve not responded my last reply for some time. Do reply the email if you have any additional questions.
Hopefully this helps!
While out walking today I had a great idea for a new iPhone app. Dam you beat me to it, good luck.
Good morning. I have the I phone x so does not have touch id. when i armed the alarm a volume / ringer volume box appears and does not go away. this blocks the keypad to type the password code in.
Please email me with an answer.
How do you delete a photo when captured
Hi there,
I’ve recently sent you a reply via email to you. If you did not see that, here it is:
You’ll need the Pro version in order to delete pictures.
In Phone Security Alarm Pro, tap on the picture to view more details, and then tap delete on the top right corner to delete the photo.
Hope this helps!
Is there a way to turn off the speaking arming-countdown? If not this is a pretty useless app for trying to see if someone takes my phone. If the loudly can hear me arm it…
Hi,
You can disable the countdown in Settings > Advanced Settings
It should have a feature to arm itself upon lock
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, due to iOS restrictions, it is not yet possible to implement this feature yet. I’ll see if I can find other similar ways to do that.
Just purchased the app, seems good. One question, if your phone gets stolen how do you access the picture of the thief which gets taken?
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback. This feature is not supported yet and will be implemented in a future update of the app.
Suggestion A:
A simple label like your name and alternative phone/email to contact is also useful when people pick up your lost phone.
Suggestion B:
Can you develop android version of your app too?
Wish you have a great day!
Hi,
Thanks for your suggestions. I will include these features in the future.
I m a strong supporter of u. Can I be given the app for premium to reward me? Thx.
Very funny!
Very quickly drains the battery. 1-2 hours. iPhone 5s.
Sorry for your experience with the app. I will try to improve battery life in the next update.
Thanks listening
Keep the great work up
Love the app however I find the volume lock a major drawback I feel it should be activated at the owners discretion for example I rather sleep peacefully at night without the alarm going off then deal with snoopers in the morning of course there will be times when I want the alarm to be sounded when staying out. Please give us the control
Thanks for your feedback. I will add the ability to control volume lock in the next update. I will also add another mode for capturing thieves without triggering alarm.
I downloaded it again, but does not open the app.
Sorry for your experience. This problem only appears to occur on your device. Can you tell me your device model and iOS version?
iPhone 4S
version: 7.1.2
Sorry Katalin, I am unable to test the app on iOS 7.1.2 enough to identify the problem. Can you try updating your phone instead?
OK, I’m trying again…
I bought it, but it does not open. what should I do?
Sorry for the problem. Can you try re-downloading the app?
I’m not sure if I will need this apps but I’ll pay the .99 to support a young boy from my own country! Jia you!!
Thanks! :)
Love this app can’t beat it and it works perfect worth the .99
Thanks for your comment. Good to know that you like it! :D
Thanks for the app .. I wish to see you a big business man in the future .. The app is great .. Wish you luck .. A friend from Oman ..
Ok app. Clicking the power button allows you to bypass the alarm sound and turning the phone off and on allows you to bypass the lock altogether.
Thanks for your comment. The “click power button to bypass alarm sound” problem is fixed on version 1.1.
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And to avoid the phone from turning off, try turning on ‘Disable Device Buttons and Notifications’. From there, tap ‘Help’. Then follow the instructions to prevent the power button from being used. This also prevents access to the home and volume buttons.