Lockwatch vs CrookCatcher vs WTMP
Looking for an Android app that catches incorrect unlock attempts after someone enters the wrong PIN, password or pattern? Compare Lockwatch, CrookCatcher and WTMP on the features that matter after a phone is lost or stolen.
See how each app handles photo or video evidence, GPS location, email alerts, SIM and power-on detection, and false-alarm handling.
| Feature | Lockwatch | CrookCatcher | WTMP (Who Touched My Phone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free incorrect unlock alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email alerts for incorrect unlocks, with intruder photos and GPS location | ✓ | ✓ | ~ In-app only |
| Sends alerts to any email provider without needing account access | ✓ | ~ Needs Gmail account access | ✗ No email support |
| Uses face detection to improve intruder photos | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detects unlock attempts after restart, before the phone is first unlocked | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Avoids false alarms if the correct code is entered within 10 seconds | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Retries sending alerts when the phone comes back online | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Local history so you can review captured evidence later | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video recording with audio after incorrect unlock attempts | ~ Requires Premium | ~ Requires Pro | ✗ Not supported |
| Location alerts when the phone turns on or restarts | ~ Requires Premium | ✗ | ✗ |
| SIM change alerts with phone number and carrier details | ~ Requires Premium | ✗ | ✗ |
| Back-facing camera option to capture the intruder's surroundings | ✗ | ~ Requires Pro | ✗ |
Information checked and correct as of May 2026. Sources checked: Google Play listings and websites for CrookCatcher and WTMP (Who Touched My Phone).
Why choose Lockwatch?
One of the original Android thief-catcher apps, Lockwatch has been helping users capture incorrect unlock attempt evidence since 2013. It focuses on fast, useful evidence after someone enters the wrong PIN, password or pattern: face-timed photos or video, GPS location, email delivery, local history, SIM change alerts, power-on alerts and automatic resend when the phone is back online.
