Unplug Alarm Client vs Orion Sentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unplug Alarm Client
Monitor your MacBook remotely from your iPhone. Receive instant notifications if your Mac is unplugged or its screen is closed, providing an extra layer of security for your device in public spaces.
- Receive unplug alerts
- Screen close notifications
- QR code Mac pairing
- Monitor multiple MacBooks
- Critical Alerts support
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Unplug Alarm Client helps you keep an eye on your MacBook from your iPhone. Pair your Mac using the Unplug Alarm app on macOS, then receive instant alerts on your iPhone when something suspicious happens, like your MacBook being unplugged from power or its screen being closed. Whether you’re working from a café, library, office, airport, or shared space, Unplug Alarm Client gives you an extra layer of awareness when your Mac is out of reach. Key Features: - Receive alerts when your MacBook is unplugged - Get notified when your MacBook screen is closed - Pair your Mac quickly by scanning a QR code - Add and monitor multiple MacBooks - Stay alerted with Critical Alerts, even when your iPhone is muted or Do Not Disturb is enabled Unplug Alarm Client works together with the Unplug Alarm Mac app to help you protect your MacBook wherever you work.
Orion Sentry
Receive instant alerts on your iPhone when your Mac's security is breached. Browse and save motion-triggered photos stored in iCloud through a clean interface. This free companion app enhances your Mac's security system.
- Instant alarm alerts on iPhone
- Browse motion-triggered photos
- Save security photos to iPhone
- Clean, modern interface
- Free to use
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Orion Sentry Viewer is the free companion app for Orion Sentry on Mac. • Get instant alerts on your iPhone whenever an alarm is triggered on your Mac. • Browse motion-triggered photos stored in iCloud • Save important security photos to your iPhone • View photos in a clean, modern interface • Completely free to use Requires Orion Sentry on Mac and an iCloud account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Orion Sentry at 5.0 against Unplug Alarm Client's 3.0. Orion Sentry also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Unplug Alarm Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Orion Sentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Unplug Alarm Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orion Sentry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Unplug Alarm Client's written reviews are positive against 63% of Orion Sentry's.
Unplug Alarm Client ships an update every 2 months, Orion Sentry weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unplug Alarm Client | Orion Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apprime Studio sarl | Lithium ehf |
Customer experience
Unplug Alarm Client
Orion Sentry
In-app purchases
Unplug Alarm Client
No in-app purchases
Orion Sentry
- Orion Sentry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Orion Sentry Pro (Forever)$9.99
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