Comparison

The Sentry vs Safeguard Security

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

Head to head
About

The Sentry

This app provides advanced personal security features for teams, including live location sharing, check-ins, and one-touch panic alarms with video capture. It helps deter attackers and ensures team members get home safely.

Highlights
  • Live location sharing
  • One-touch panic alarms (loud/silent)
  • Video capture with panic alarm
  • Check-in feature for lone workers
  • Fake call widget
  • Global coverage
Features
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Get your team home safe =================== Give your team an advanced personal security App with features including live location sharing, check in function and one touch panic alarms with video capture. Deter would-be attackers and get help ============================= Instantly activate panic alarm using one touch buttons on home screen. User’s live location is immediately sent to their chosen contacts. The loud alarm’s siren sounds and a bright light flashes to attract attention. The silent alarm gives no outward clue that users have summoned help. Disarming the alarm requires user’s biometric or pin code entry. Live location sharing, multiple users, global coverage ======================================= Users share their live location with their network, worldwide coverage. Check in for lone workers, out of office work, students or night staff. Flashing panic alert Icon displays on map, showing where assistance is needed. Multiple users can both see and be seen by their networks on the same map. Just checking in ============= Team members check in at the touch of a button. Users decide timeframe to share their location from 1 minute to 24 hours. Global coverage with multiple users visible on same map. Video capture, just in case ==================== Enable automatic video recording feature for when the panic button is used. Video is stored on user’s phone and on The Sentry secure servers. Users can download video using email link. Safety at your fingertips ================== One touch panic button ------------------------ Activate either a loud or silent alarm from an easy access, one touch panic button on the phone’s home screen. Live location map ------------------- A constantly updating map with global coverage allows multiple users to share their location when they check in or activate their panic alarm. Instant notifications --------------------- An unlimited number of selected contacts receive instant notifications with live location if the user checks in or their panic alarm is triggered. Check in feature ----------------- One click says β€œI am OK and I am here”. User decides the duration of location sharing from 1 minute to 24 hours. Record Video -------------- This allows video to record when the panic alarm is activated, it will save to the user’s phone and can be uploaded to The Sentry secure servers. 'Fake Call' Widget. -------------- Get out of a tricky situation fast by triggering a fake incoming call from your home screen.

About

Safeguard Security

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The "Safeguard Security" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application allows client to manage their alarm system, use SOS panic button to get immediate Emergency, Ambulance, Roadside Assistance response anywhere in Zimbabwe. It also allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises through messages and crime related notifications in your area.

Screenshots

The Sentry4 screens
Safeguard Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safeguard Security at none against The Sentry's 4. Safeguard Security also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Sentry's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Sentry sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Safeguard Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, Safeguard Security every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
The Sentry versus Safeguard Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SentrySafeguard Security
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuart EvansOryx Systems CC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Sentry

Subscriptions4
  • Panic Button Premium$1.991 Month
  • Panic Button Unlimited$5.491 Month
  • Full Version$5.991 Month
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  • Full Version - Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Safeguard Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Sentry free?
The Sentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safeguard Security free?
Safeguard Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Sentry or Safeguard Security have ads?
Neither The Sentry nor Safeguard Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Sentry or Safeguard Security?
The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, and Safeguard Security every 8 months. Most recently, The Sentry was updated on October 4, 2026 and Safeguard Security on October 13, 2026.

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