Lockwatch — Thief Catcher

Name: Lockwatch — Thief Catcher
Rating: 4.4841814 (73167 reviews)
Author: BlokeTech

By: BlokeTech

Catch phone intruders with photos, video and GPS location alerts

Features & Capabilities

Lockwatch – Thief Catcher secretly uses your front camera to take photos and capture GPS location when someone enters an incorrect unlock code. It also notifies you if a SIM card is swapped or if the phone is powered off and later turned back on—delivered by email along with the details. The app works with Android's built-in lock screen, runs only after failed attempts, and is designed to be battery-friendly and ad-free.

All features are unlocked with a subscription after a 7-day free trial. Features include multiple photos per attempt, a 20-second audio clip, and automatic emailing of images, location, and SIM details when available. If there is no network, data is stored locally and sent later. Note: Lockwatch requires Device Administrator permissions and is intended to aid in phone recovery and security.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Developer Tools

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Downloads:

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Version:

9.1.0 Last updated: 2026-06-10

Version code:

910

Creation date:

2013-03-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA High risk

Size:

4.73MB

Email:

su*****@lockwatch.app

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

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Ranking

# 16,058 ▲ 148

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Developed by:

BlokeTech

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bloketech.lockwatch

Email:

su*****@lockwatch.app

Website:

https://lockwatch.app

Publisher Change History

2026-05-16: lo*****@bloketech.com to su*****@lockwatch.app

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User Reviews

Reviews show a mix of positives and notable concerns. Users praise its usefulness and multi-device use, with a potential to capture photographic evidence of unauthorized use. However, recurring issues include a subscription model with ongoing monthly fees and billing problems; reliability problems with inconsistent photo capture and emails; Android permission prompts demanding 'allow all the time'; and reports that features were removed or no longer function. Some reviewers also compare it unfavorably to open-source alternatives.

Pros

Generally positive reception (described as nice, amazing, or very helpful).
Can be used on multiple devices (reported by users).
Capable of capturing photographic evidence during unauthorized use (as promoted by the app).

Cons

Ongoing subscription model with monthly fees and billing issues (recurring charges, price changes, and cancellation/refund problems).
Reliability problems: inconsistent operation, missing notifications, and emails sent with no picture or sound.
Permissions friction: persistent 'allow all the time' prompts despite enabling the permission.
Feature changes/removal: auto-photo on unlock removed or not functioning, reducing usefulness.
Open-source alternatives exist; some users prefer them.