# OffenderWatch App

> Offenderwatch Parent App to monitor, detect, alert

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchsystems.svnparent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchsystems.svnparent)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.watchsystems.svnparent`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OffenderWatch
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 192,315
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (314 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-06
- **First published:** 2019-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchsystems.svnparent)
- **Website:** [https://offenderwatch.com](https://offenderwatch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.offenderwatch.com/privacy-policy](https://www.offenderwatch.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The OffenderWatch App is a comprehensive family safety tool designed to protect children both online and at home. With its advanced location sharing features, parents can track their children on a map and receive alerts if registered sex offenders move nearby. The app allows searching offenders by name or address, viewing photos and details, submitting tips, and contacting law enforcement directly. 

Partnered with law enforcement agencies, OffenderWatch delivers the most accurate data on registered sex offenders in the US. The app silently monitors calls and messages to safeguard children from unwanted contact and notifies parents instantly about any risks. A Protect Plus subscription covers the entire family for just $4.99 per month, making it an affordable and essential safety resource. Additionally, users benefit from safety advice and educational articles to further protect their children in everyday environments and online.

## Rankings

- #161,944 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.watchsystems.svnparent.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised in concept for helping users stay informed about local offenders, but is plagued by reliability and usability issues. Recurrent problems include broken functionality, inaccurate location data and maps, a heavy paywall for data, data access via external sites, and confusing UI. Overall, many reviews suggest the idea has merit but execution is inconsistent and frustrating.

### Pros

- The app aims to help users stay informed about local offenders and safety.
- It includes features like in-app notifications and a map view to quickly reference offenders (when functioning).
- The concept provides a centralized source of local safety information and shows intent to improve community awareness.

### Cons

- App reliability and functionality are poor; many users report it doesn't work or is broken.
- Location accuracy and map/search reliability are repeatedly problematic (inaccurate locations, limited radius, or no offenders shown).
- Paywall and subscription requirements block access to offender data; paid upgrades are commonly criticized.
- In-app offender details are often missing or require navigating to external registries, reducing usefulness.
- User interface and onboarding are unclear, with little guidance on how to use features and some broken UI elements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchsystems.svnparent)