Comparison

Reviver vs Sentry Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reviver

This app allows owners to personalize their digital license plates by changing backgrounds and displaying custom banner messages. It also simplifies vehicle registration renewal, provides trip telematics for locating your vehicle, and aids in stolen vehicle recovery.

Highlights
  • Personalize digital license plate backgrounds
  • Display custom banner messages
  • Simplify vehicle registration renewal
  • Locate your vehicle with trip telematics
  • Receive alerts for unexpected vehicle movement
  • Aid in stolen vehicle recovery
  • Track trips and mileage
Features
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Our team at Reviver has reimagined what a license plate can do with RPLATE®, the world's first digital license plate. The Reviver App is the companion mobile application for your RPLATE. Owners can change backgrounds and display banner messages to personalize their RPLATE in ways a metal plate never could. Modern Licensing for Modern Living. RPLATE's are currently available for purchase and DMV registration in AZ and CA. For drivers in these states, they are legal to drive anywhere throughout the U.S. Features and Benefits: • Manage Visual Personalization of your RPlate, switch between light or dark mode, and personalize your banner message. • Enjoy simplified Vehicle Registration Renewal and complete it with a few clicks on your smartphone, any time of the day or night. • With Trip Telematics, never again waste time searching your car or wondering where it is. Instead, use the Reviver app to get directions to your car. Valet and Park mode also provide you with instant alerts if your vehicle moves unexpectedly. • Get help recovering a stolen vehicle. Should a vehicle be stolen, once reported to Reviver, the plate will read “Stolen,” and the car’s location will be tracked for recovery by police. • Use Trip & Mileage Tracking to make your month-end expenses a breeze.

About

Sentry Pro

Receive instant alerts for all Tesla Sentry Mode events, not just alarms. This app provides real-time notifications and allows you to program automatic deterrent actions like honking or flashing lights. Stay informed and ensure your vehicle's security from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time Sentry Mode notifications
  • Automatic honk/flash deterrent actions
  • Monitor multiple Tesla vehicles
  • Privacy-focused authentication
  • Deter potential threats
Features
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The original Tesla app notifies you only when the car alarm goes off. To receive notifications for all Tesla Sentry Mode events you need this app! No more surprises when you return to your vehicle - stay connected and safe by receiving notifications on Sentry events. With Sentry Pro, you'll always be in the know, anytime and anywhere. You can also program the vehicle to automatically honk or flash the lights in order to deter threats. Key Features: - Real-time Notifications: Receive instant notifications when Sentry Mode activates. - Automatic actions: Program your vehicle to automatically honk the horn or flash the lights when a threat is detected. - Scheduled Sentry Mode: Automatically turn Sentry Mode on and off at set times every day to reduce battery drain during low-risk hours. - Stay Safe: Stay one step ahead of potential incidents or threats. - Peace of Mind: Ensure your Tesla's protection and your peace of mind. - Privacy Protection: Rest easy knowing that safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. * Sentry Pro support multiple vehicles with a single subscription! We don't collect any personal data from you - no names, emails, passwords or phone numbers required. You authenticate directly with Tesla, and Sentry Pro never handles your password. Notifications arrive anonymously directly to your phone. * Sentry Pro is developed by Sentry Brain S.M.P.C., an Approved Tesla Fleet API developer * Try it for free! Questions or need help? Reach out to us at support@sentrypro.app EULA: https://sentrypro.app/terms/

Screenshots

Reviver4 screens
Sentry Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sentry Pro at 4.5 against Reviver's 2.6. Sentry Pro also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 24%) and ratings volume (1K vs 224). Reviver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sentry Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Reviver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sentry Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Reviver's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sentry Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reviver ships an update fortnightly, Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reviver versus Sentry Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReviverSentry Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (224 ratings)4.5 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews53.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2241K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReviverMx, Inc.SENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C.

Customer experience

Reviver

All ratings221 ratings
Positive36.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative69.6%

Sentry Pro

All ratings1,014 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

Reviver

From 224 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Sleek and modern design
  • 🔒 Prevents car theft
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚗 Convenient registration renewal

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant app crashes
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and support
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues

Sentry Pro

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 🔒 Improved security
  • 👍 Useful feature
  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🙄 Unnecessary features

Bugs and requests

Reviver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Plate detachment issues
  • Registration updates not syncing properly
  • App login/account management problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for plate design and messages
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Better integration with DMV and vehicle registration

Sentry Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to log in or connect to Tesla account
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scheduling options for alerts
  • Integrate with Tesla app for seamless experience
  • Provide more detailed event information
  • Allow customization of notification settings

In-app purchases

None

Reviver

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sentry Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Sentry Pro Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription/Single Veh7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly SentryPro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$133.99

Questions

Is Reviver free?
Reviver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sentry Pro free?
Sentry Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reviver or Sentry Pro?
Sentry Pro is rated higher. Reviver averages 2.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Sentry Pro averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Reviver or Sentry Pro have ads?
Neither Reviver nor Sentry Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reviver or Sentry Pro?
Reviver ships an update fortnightly, and Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reviver was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sentry Pro on November 3, 2026.

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