10 useful apps for missing iPhone recovery

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Find My iPhone

Find My iPhone app allows you to use another iOS (iPhone Operating Software) device to locate your missing iPhone on a map, protect your private data, display a message, play a sound at full volume (for few minutes) even if your missing iPhone was set to silent and remotely lock your device.

GadgetTrak

GadgetTrak app increases your chances of recovering your lost or stolen iPhone by generating location reports, sending a discreet message to your device, and snapping a photo of the thief with the built-in camera. With its restriction on “Deleting Apps,” the thief will not be able to delete GadgetTrak from your iPhone.

Device Locator

Device Locator allows you to track the location of your misplaced iPhone, sound an alarm on your lost or stolen iPhone, take a photo of the user remotely and send a message with sound. There are no monthly or yearly fees involved.

iHound

iHound helps locate and keep your iPhone safe with remote locking, remote data erasing, location tracking and siren alerts playing. It’s a free download but users are required to subscribe at least three months.

If Found+  

If Found+ replaces your iPhone background wallpaper with a message if you have lost your iPhone. Even if your iPhone is locked with a passcode, a Good Samaritan can reach you if he/she finds your phone.

Mobile Spy

Mobile Spy allows you to monitor your iPhone in real time by providing reports of incoming and outgoing calls, text messages, GPS locations, contact list, e-mails, website URLs, photos and videos.

Phone Trace 4

Phone Trace 4 tracks your lost or stolen iPhone’s real-time location reports and provides you with the new number of the person who is holding on to your iPhone. It also can send emails, SMS and some commands remotely.

Motion Alarm

Motion Alarm plays a customised alarm to alert you or the unauthorised iPhone holder when a preset level of movement is reached. It also provides GPS tracking so you will be able to receive a position report in your email Inbox.

Navizon

Navizon marks the positions of your lost/stolen iPhone with a real-time and accurate live locating system.

Find My Friends

Besides Find My iPhone, the ‘Find My Friends’ app can be used as an iPhone device tracker as well. By using your family members’ or friends’ iPhone (which has been accepted and added previously), you will be able to see your iPhone’s location on a list or on a map.