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Protect My Phone vs VHSFin

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Protect My Phone compared with VHSFin
Detail Protect My PhoneVHSFin logo VHSFin
What it doesOpen-source Android app for locating and controlling phones you own via SMS A nostalgic, fully functioning Jellyfin client
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • 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
  • VHS tape shelf display
  • CRT screen emulation
  • VCR controls
  • Jellyfin integration
What makes it different
  • 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 with no ads
  • Open source
  • Nostalgic VHS and CRT aesthetic
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)90
Referring domains (Majestic)40

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