# Alerts for Reddit vs Sentinel Net

The clearest difference is rating: Sentinel Net at 5.0 against Alerts for Reddit's 4.2. Sentinel Net also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Alerts for Reddit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (182 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alerts for Reddit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Sentinel Net sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sentinel Net holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alerts for Reddit has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Alerts for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sentinel Net's.

Alerts for Reddit ships an update every 3 months, Sentinel Net every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alerts for Reddit | Sentinel Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alerts-for-reddit/id1208773745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinel-net/id6757067143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amanda O'Neal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208773744) | [Arc Light Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864288156) |

## What reviewers say

### Alerts for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alerts-for-reddit/id1208773745)

Receive instant notifications for new Reddit posts and comments from specific subreddits or users. Customize alerts with keywords and notification frequencies to stay updated on the content you care about most. Easily manage your subscriptions and access notifications directly within your preferred Reddit app or browser.

**Highlights:** Custom subreddit and user notifications, Keyword filtering for alerts, Adjustable notification frequency, No Reddit account login required, Direct launch to Reddit app or browser, View recent notifications history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Speed: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Speed: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast real-time alerts for Reddit posts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💰 Generous free tier with no ads
- 🎯 Highly customizable keyword and subreddit filtering
- 📱 Works with multiple Reddit client apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications fail to send or arrive late
- 💾 Settings not saved to iCloud backup
- 🔄 App crashes and freezes on startup
- ⚠️ Inconsistent notification filtering behavior
- 🔌 Duplicate notifications for single posts

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or stuck on loading screen
- Settings don't persist after closing app
- iCloud backup excludes app data
- Notifications not appearing in Notification Center
- Duplicate notifications for same post

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync for subscriptions and settings
- Comment notifications and threaded conversation alerts
- Advanced filtering with AND/OR/NOT operations
- Search within post content, not just titles
- Quiet hours or do-not-disturb scheduling


### Sentinel Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinel-net/id6757067143)

This app allows users to report public safety incidents, missing persons, and hazards directly to investigators. It provides real-time alerts for active cases and facilitates the submission of actionable intelligence to relevant authorities. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features for field taskings.

**Highlights:** Submit and track BOLO alerts, Report hazards and suspicious activity, Receive real-time case alerts, Connect sightings to investigations, Browse local intelligence, Unlock field taskings with Pro

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alerts for Reddit free?

Alerts for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sentinel Net free?

Sentinel Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alerts for Reddit or Sentinel Net?

Sentinel Net is rated higher. Alerts for Reddit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Sentinel Net averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alerts for Reddit or Sentinel Net have ads?

Sentinel Net shows ads; Alerts for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alerts for Reddit or Sentinel Net?

Alerts for Reddit ships an update every 3 months, and Sentinel Net every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alerts for Reddit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sentinel Net on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*