Comparison

Sunsa 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

Sunsa

Automate your existing blinds with motorized control from your phone. Schedule them to open and close for natural light or privacy, and create groups to manage multiple blinds simultaneously. Enhance home security by simulating occupancy while away.

Highlights
  • Motorize existing blinds
  • Remote control via smartphone
  • Customizable schedules
  • Group control for multiple blinds
  • Simulate home occupancy
Features
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Sunsa - The world’s simplest smart blinds, motorized, and automate your existing blinds. Control your blinds anywhere, anytime right from your phone with the Sunsa App for IOS. Open and close your blinds to shut out the glare or open them up to enjoy the view. The Sunsa App for IOS makes it easy to fully open your blinds, close them, or anything in between to get it exactly right. Create schedules that automatically tilt your blinds open and close. Wake up to natural light in the morning and close at night for privacy. You can even make it look like someone is home when you are away for vacation or business. Create groups that let you control as many blinds as you want at the same time. Want to close all the blinds in your house? No problem. There is no limit to the number of groups you can have and blinds can be in multiple groups. *******IMPORTANT INFORMATION******* The Sunsa app is free to install, but it requires the purchase of one or more Sunsa Wands. Sunsa Wands upgrade your blinds to smart blinds in under 2 minutes and can be purchased at sunsahomes.com.

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

Sunsa4 screens
Sentry Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunsa at none against Sentry Pro's 4. Sunsa also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Sentry Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 30). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Sunsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sunsa against 4.5 for Sentry Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentry Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Sunsa's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sentry Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunsa ships an update every 29 months, Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sunsa versus Sentry Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsaSentry Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better4.5 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings301K — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunsa, IncSENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C.

Customer experience

Sunsa

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Sentry Pro

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

Bugs and requests

Sunsa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Sunsa

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 Sunsa free?
Sunsa 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, Sunsa or Sentry Pro?
Sunsa is rated higher. Sunsa averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Sentry Pro averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Sunsa or Sentry Pro have ads?
Neither Sunsa nor Sentry Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunsa or Sentry Pro?
Sunsa ships an update every 29 months, and Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sunsa was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sentry Pro on November 3, 2026.

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