AirGuard - AirTag protection
Reclaiming Your Right to Privacy
• Privacy is a fundamental right, and AirGuard is designed to ensure yours remains protected.
• Developed by the Secure Mobile Networking Lab at the Technical University of Darmstadt, this app provides the security you deserve against the growing threat of tracker-based stalking.
Comprehensive Detection
• Modern tracking devices are small and easily hidden, often requiring multiple apps to detect.
• AirGuard simplifies your safety by consolidating surveillance protection into one powerful tool.
+ Monitors for Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, and Google Find My Device trackers.
+ Replaces the need for various individual manufacturer apps.
+ Identifies hidden devices that may be used to follow you without consent.
Intelligent and Discreet Protection
• Safety should not be an inconvenience.
• AirGuard works silently to provide peace of mind while keeping your personal information strictly confidential.
+ Operates in the background and only alerts you when a potential threat is detected.
+ Uses Bluetooth technology to identify trackers following your movement across multiple locations.
+ Allows you to trigger an audible alarm on detected devices to help find their exact location.
+ Stores all data locally on your phone, ensuring your movements are never shared with anyone.
A Mission-Driven Initiative
• AirGuard is a scientific research project dedicated to public safety rather than profit.
• We believe that security should be accessible to everyone.
+ Completely free to use with no advertisements or premium paywalls.
+ Supported by the Technical University of Darmstadt to investigate and prevent stalking.
+ Offers an optional, anonymous study to help researchers better understand and combat tracker misuse.
Take Control of Your Privacy
• By choosing AirGuard, you are taking a proactive step toward a safer, more private future.
• Stay informed, stay secure, and take control of your surroundings.
FAQ
Q: What kinds of tracking devices can AirGuard detect?
A: The app is designed to simplify your safety by consolidating detection features into a single tool instead of requiring you to use multiple programs. It actively monitors for Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, and Google Find My Device trackers, making it incredibly easy to spot various tracking technologies.
Q: Do I need to install individual detector apps from each tracker manufacturer?
A: No, you do not need to clutter your phone with multiple manufacturer-specific apps. AirGuard is designed to be a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that replaces the need for various individual apps, bringing all your tracker detection needs under one roof.
Q: How does AirGuard spot hidden trackers that might be following me?
A: AirGuard uses your phone's Bluetooth technology to scan your surroundings as you move. It is smart enough to identify trackers that are following your movement across multiple locations, which helps point out hidden devices that may have been placed near you without your consent.
Version History
v3.1.1——27 Jul 2026
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*3.1.1
IMPROVED: Performance improvements
IMPROVED: Size of location markers in pdf export reduced
IMPROVED: Fixed some rare bugs regarding trackers in the Google network
*3.1.0
NEW: Android 17 support
NEW: Permanent Android 15+ background scanning (Expert mode only)
NEW: Auto-detect device details already in manual scan
NEW: Play sound on more Apple Find My devices
NEW: Manual scan sorting & multi-delete/marking trackers (Expert mode)
NEW: Export raw backend data (Expert mode)
IMPROVED: More efficient data storage & consistent color scheme
IMPROVED: Fewer duplicate tracker notifications
IMPROVED: Bugfixes and performance improvements
*3.0.2
IMPROVED: Fix Visual Bugs in Filter Dialog
IMPROVED: Optimize Background scanning behavioru
IMPROVED: Improve translations
IMPROVED: Bugfixes
