# The Sentry vs Im Mate

The clearest difference is ads: The Sentry at none against Im Mate's shown. Im Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Sentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Im Mate sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, Im Mate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sentry | Im Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stuart Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499887422) | [赛蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/670854245) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sentry/id1499887423)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Version - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Im Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-mate/id6743839622)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60-min lang pack 15% off | $5.09 | one-time |
| 600-min top-up pack 15% off | $33.00 | one-time |
| 600-min industry terms 15% off | $35.90 | one-time |
| 600-min lang pack 15% off | $37.90 | one-time |
| 600-minute industry terms | $42.00 | one-time |
| 600-min trans combo pack 15% off | $66.00 | one-time |
| 600-minute Trans Combo Package | $78.00 | one-time |
| 6000-min lang pack 15% off | $186.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min top-up pack 15% off | $279.00 | one-time |
| 6000-min industry terms 15% off | $300.00 | one-time |
| 6000-minutes  industry terms | $354.99 | one-time |
| 15% off 10000-min top-up pack | $424.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min translation pack –15% | $439.99 | one-time |
| 15% off 1-yr unlimited top-up pack | $469.00 | one-time |
| 1-yr unlimited lang pack 15% off | $469.00 | one-time |
| 10000-min top-up pack | $494.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min translation combo pack | $519.00 | one-time |
| 1-yr unlimited top-up pack | $549.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sentry free?

The Sentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Im Mate free?

Im Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Sentry or Im Mate have ads?

Im Mate shows ads; The Sentry does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Sentry or Im Mate?

The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, and Im Mate every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Sentry was updated on November 3, 2026 and Im Mate on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*