Lockwatch – Thief Catcher
Lockwatch – Thief Catcher Summary
Lockwatch – Thief Catcher is a with in-app purchases Android app in the Tools category, developed by BlokeTech. First released 12 years ago(Mar 2013), the app has accumulated 7.8M+ total installs and 73.5K ratings with a 4.53★ (excellent) average rating.
Recent activity: 2.7K installs this week (10.3K over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and -1 new ratings this week View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Apr 8, 2025.
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Dec 16, 2025 .
4.53★
Ratings: 73.5K
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App Description
Capture photos and location of anyone attempting to unlock your phone.
Lockwatch secretly takes a photo using your front camera when someone enters an incorrect unlock code on your phone. It then emails you a photo of the intruder along with their GPS location, without them knowing.
The app has helped recover hundreds of lost and stolen phones, and has been featured in TV and online news stories.
Lockwatch uses Android's built-in lock screen and runs only when an incorrect unlock attempt occurs, so it doesn’t drain your battery.
Note: You must enter at least four digits or dots for Lockwatch to trigger. If the correct code is entered within 10 seconds, Lockwatch will cancel the alert to avoid false alarms.
The app offers additional features, such as the ability to attach multiple photos and audio clips to the email, email notifications when a new SIM card is inserted or when the phone is turned on.
Lockwatch includes a free 7-day trial. After that, a subscription is required to continue using the app. You can cancel anytime before the trial ends.
For help, visit: https://bloketech.com/lockwatch/help
This app uses the Device Administrator permission to monitor screen unlock attempts.