Trace Privacy

Phone Security & Privacy

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

AirTag/Tile tracker detection with brand ID. Free speed test with jitter & packet loss. Data breach alerts. Cleaner Bluetooth scans. Trace is your personal phone security guardian. Modern phones face constant threats — sketchy Wi-Fi networks, unknown Bluetooth trackers, and the looming question of who or what is nearby. Trace gives you instant visibility and clear actions, so you can move through the world feeling confident about your privacy. WHAT TRACE DOES - Bluetooth Tracker Detection Detect AirTags, Tile, Chipolo, and Samsung SmartTags around you — identified by brand. Trace's persistence engine watches devices over time and flags ones that keep reappearing as you move, even when they rotate identifiers to evade tracking. Alerts include how many times a device has been seen and whether it's following you across locations. - Wi-Fi Network Analysis + Speed Test Identify spoofed networks, evil-twin attacks, and unencrypted public Wi-Fi before you connect. Free built-in speed test measures download, upload, latency, jitter, and packet loss. Get clear "Safe / Caution / Dangerous" verdicts based on real threat intelligence. - Live Threat Feed Stay informed with curated alerts from CISA, Apple Security, Android Security, FTC scam warnings, data breach alerts from Have I Been Pwned, privacy news from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and stalkerware research from the Coalition Against Stalkerware. Updated automatically. - Personalized Recommendations Get clear, step-by-step instructions to harden your phone's security settings. From two-factor authentication to lockdown mode, Trace tells you exactly what to do. - Background Tracker Scanning Trace keeps watching for trackers even when the app is closed. Get a notification if something persistent is following you — with brand and pattern details, not just a generic warning. - Trend Tracking Watch your security score evolve over time. See how your habits, environments, and choices affect your privacy posture. WHY TRACE IS DIFFERENT Most security apps either oversell what they do or focus on enterprise customers. Trace focuses on what's actually possible on iOS and gives you clear visibility into the rest. Built by an indie developer who believes privacy is a basic right. PRIVACY FIRST - No tracking, no ads, no data sales - Most data stays on your device - Optional Sign in with Apple for account backup - Your scan history is yours alone PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full toolkit with a 7-day free trial: - Technical Details mode — see raw protocol data on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi screens, including decoded Apple Continuity broadcasts - Direction finder — physically locate a suspicious tracker with warmer/colder guidance - Persistence tracking — see which devices keep appearing across scans - Smart device labeling and fingerprinting - Unlimited scan history and trend charts - Strict scanning mode for maximum sensitivity After trial: $6.99/month or $39.99/year ($3.33/month). Cancel anytime through your Apple ID settings. QUESTIONS? Email clark.a.allen@pm.me — I read every message. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-text-fc3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Trace-Privacy-34940d65d5f780d79d0ef8379f93f668 Terms of Service: https://sponge-text-fc3.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-for-Trace-Privacy-34940d65d5f780d5adaacea65f384111

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

Version 1.1.1 — Technical Details + Smarter Tracker Alerts NEW FEATURES - Technical Details mode (Pro): reveal raw protocol data on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi screens — device UUIDs, service identifiers with human names (like "Battery Service"), decoded Apple Continuity messages, and manufacturer data. For security pros and curious tinkerers. - Smarter tracker alerts: alerts now identify AirTag / Tile / Chipolo / Samsung SmartTag by brand, show how many times a device has been seen, and flag concerning patterns like "Following" or "Sustained." - Find this device: new button on tracker alerts opens a warmer/colder direction finder to physically locate a suspicious device (Pro). - Enriched notifications: push alerts now include tracker brand and pattern — "AirTag following you — seen 5× · Sustained close-range pattern" instead of a generic warning. IMPROVEMENTS - Speed test is now free for all users, with jitter and packet loss measurements alongside download, upload, and latency. - New content sources: data breach alerts via Have I Been Pwned, privacy news from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and stalkerware research from the Coalition Against Stalkerware. - Unread indicator dots on Activity alerts, cleared automatically when read. - Tappable Activity entries jump directly to the relevant scan screen. - Wi-Fi network detection improved on iOS with real SSID display. - Cellular connections now correctly labeled instead of "Unknown network." - Splash screen redesigned with full-size logo. - Improved cold-start behavior when opening from a notification. The Bluetooth screen is now dramatically less cluttered: - Distant devices with no identifying info are hidden by default (typically neighbors' phones broadcasting from apartments away). Tap "Show all" at the bottom of the list to reveal them, or toggle permanently in Settings. FIXES - Persistence badges (Recurring / Following / Tracking) now render correctly. - Settings version display reads dynamically from the app config. - Various small layout and copy fixes.

Version 1.1.1

The developer, Clark Allen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • Clark Allen
Size
  • 50.8 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
  • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Clark Allen
  • Privacy Policy

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