CrookCatcher takes a photo of anyone who enters a wrong PIN, pattern or password, and emails it to you with their location.
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4.6 stars from 90,000+ ratings 12M+ downloads
A photo, the place and the time, sent to your inbox.
Wrong PIN entered
On the lock screen
Photo taken
Front camera
Video with sound Pro
Recording started
Location recorded
GPS position and estimated address
Email sent to you
Photos and map attached
Each attempt is kept in one timeline on your phone.
See at a glance whether it was a failed unlock or a break-in.
Each event is stamped with when and where it happened.
Intruder selfies on every attempt, plus video with sound on Pro.
Pro backs up evidence to Google Drive, even if the phone is gone.
Privacy
Alerts are sent from your own Gmail account to the address you choose. We never see your photos.
Read the privacy policyYou sign in with Google. There is no CrookCatcher account to create.
The Gmail permission only sends alerts to your address. It can't read your email.
The camera is used only when someone fails to unlock the phone, so it barely uses battery.
CrookCatcher Pro
Try Pro free for 7 days.
Pro has no ads. Start the free trial inside the app, whenever you want.
The free version takes the photo and sends the email. Pro adds:
See and hear what happened.
An alert even if they guess the code.
See where the phone is, not just who has it.
The evidence stays safe even if the phone is gone.
App lock and a disguised icon.
Scare off a thief, or ask for the phone back.
Rated 4.6★ from more than 90,000 ratings on Google Play
Truly love this application. Yesterday my handset was stolen, but I had the picture of the thief, so with the help of some friends I recognized the thief and today I have my phone. 🥰🥰🥰
Excellent app for protection and security! CrookCatcher exceeded my expectations. It is discreet, efficient and does exactly what it promises. I loved the functionality of taking photos of those who try to unlock their cell phone the wrong way. Furthermore, sending location information and a photo via email is a big plus, especially in cases where the device is lost or stolen. The app is easy to configure and works perfectly.
I can't say this enough—thank you for making such an amazing app! I truly am in love with this app. CrookCatcher has recovered my cell phone 3 times now. I can't express my appreciation to you all for the effort spent over so many days, weeks, and even years making this amazing app. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my life just a little bit easier. I recommend this app to everyone. Everyone should have CrookCatcher installed on their cell phones; it is a truly amazing app. 😘
This is one of the best apps to catch anyone trying to steal your phone or the information in your phone without your authorization.
Everything you need to know about setup, privacy and Pro.
Visit the help centerCrookCatcher takes an intruder selfie with the front camera, records GPS location if available, and emails these to you. With Pro, it can also record video, use the back camera, play alarms, and show a fake home screen.
You can configure how many failed unlock attempts (wrong PIN, pattern or password) are required before CrookCatcher activates. Once that threshold is reached, it takes photos, records videos (Pro), and sends alerts based on your settings.
The free version includes an intruder selfie on wrong PIN, pattern or password, GPS location, and instant email alerts with the photo and location.
Pro includes video with sound, Google Drive backup, back camera photos, lock screen warning messages, alarm sounds, fake home screen, app lock, disguised icon, break-in detection, custom email subjects, hidden notifications, and removes ads.
The price of CrookCatcher Pro varies depending on your country of residence. You can see the exact price for your region directly inside the app. The yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial.
All photos and videos are stored locally on your device and can be viewed in the app. They are also sent to your email automatically. Pro users can additionally upload files to Google Drive for access from any device.
Yes. CrookCatcher will take intruder selfies and store them locally, then send alerts once an internet connection is restored.
Pro features help keep the app hidden by disguising the app icon, hiding notifications until unlock, customizing email subjects, and locking the app itself with a pattern.
If someone fails PIN, pattern or password attempts but eventually guesses correctly, break-in detection still takes photos and sends alerts so you catch thieves who manage to unlock the phone.
Pro users can customize email subjects, hide notifications until the phone is unlocked, and display a custom message on the lock screen when an alert is triggered.
No. CrookCatcher only activates when a wrong PIN, pattern or password is detected, using minimal battery in standby.
CrookCatcher only captures photos and videos during failed unlock attempts. Alerts are sent from your own Gmail account — we never see your photos. Analytics help improve the app; see the privacy policy for details.
CrookCatcher will be uninstalled with a factory reset. We recommend upgrading to Pro and enabling Google Drive backup so your evidence stays safely in the cloud.
CrookCatcher requests Gmail sign-in to send emails on your behalf, avoiding transmission through third-party servers. This permission is limited to sending emails only to your specified address and does not grant access to read emails or manage contacts. You can revoke this permission anytime through your Google Account settings.
No, CrookCatcher is available for Android only.
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