The Sentry vs DevPro Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 “I 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.
DevPro Light
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DevPro – your personal device protection and power-nap alarm. Whether you’re on the train, at the library, in a café, or at the office: Set your iPhone down, activate DevPro—and relax. The highly sensitive motion sensor monitors your device and immediately triggers a loud alarm as soon as someone touches or takes it away. This lets you take a nap in public without losing sight of your device. Here’s why users love DevPro: • Motion Alarm – Responds reliably to any movement. You set the sensitivity yourself. • Power Nap Timer – Ready-made presets for power naps, afternoon naps, and restorative sleep. Wakes you up after your nap. • Loud siren – Scares off potential thieves and alerts you immediately. • Custom alarm sounds – Choose from the DevPro library, record your own sounds, or use your music. • Presets – Save your favorite settings and activate protection with a single tap. • Widget – Activate the alarm in a flash from the home screen. Get started for free – Pro without a subscription. DevPro is free. Unlock all premium features with a one-time payment – no subscription, no hidden costs. Protect your device. Sleep soundly. Download DevPro today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Sentry at every 3 months against DevPro Light's every 29 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Sentry sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DevPro Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, DevPro Light every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sentry | DevPro Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Evans | IIC Innovative International Consulting GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
The Sentry
- 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
DevPro Light
- DevPro – Pro Version | Unlock Pro$1.99
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