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DepthGaze vs Protect My Phone

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DepthGaze compared with Protect My Phone
DetailDepthGaze logo DepthGaze Protect My Phone
What it doesA live water camera that suppresses glare and restores colour in real time from above the surface Open-source Android app for locating and controlling phones you own via SMS
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inAU Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: Standard mode, Low Light, and full-resolution capture and saving. DepthGaze Pro: one-time purchase (launch price until 28 February 2027, then price increases). No subscription. Not given
Key features
  • DeGlare mode to suppress surface reflection
  • Deep Boost mode for colour restoration at depth
  • Edge Reveal mode for subsurface detail
  • Low Light mode for dawn and dusk scenes
  • Smart Mode automatic scene detection
  • Structure visualization of relative depth
  • Spot Score scene readability indicator
  • Full-resolution photo capture and saving
  • On-device processing with no cloud upload
  • SMS-based device pairing with QR-assisted fingerprint verification
  • Real-time location tracking with timestamps
  • Device status monitoring including battery and network
  • Movement update notifications at selected intervals
  • Remote sound alert to find phone
  • Optional Device Admin remote screen locking
  • Custom lock-screen owner text with Device Owner provisioning
  • No account or command server required
  • Owner-approved consent model for all features
What makes it different
  • Classical computer vision with no AI or machine learning
  • Real-time processing as a live viewfinder, not post-processing
  • Physics-based Beer-Lambert colour restoration
  • No account, setup or calibration required
  • Full privacy with all processing on device
  • Open source with public source code for transparency and community contributions
  • No account or central command server; all communication via SMS
  • Explicit dual-owner consent required for all pairings and features
  • Works offline with only SMS and carrier dependency
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)109
Referring domains (Majestic)14

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