The Sentry vs Subdue
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.
Subdue
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Track subscriptions, household bills, and free trials in one private expense tracker. Subdue helps you see what's due, plan recurring payments, and decide what to keep before the next charge. No bank connection needed. BILLS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS, TOGETHER • Add services quickly with presets or create your own. Organize expenses with categories, tags, notes, and currencies. • Track fixed, variable, and usage-based bills, from internet to electricity and water. • Calculate usage costs with meter readings and rates, then confirm your provider's actual bill. • Record partial or full payments, credits, and refunds. Keep estimates, outstanding balances, and paid amounts clearly separate. • Track introductory prices and schedule plan-price changes for the next renewal. KNOW WHAT'S COMING • See renewals, trial deadlines, promotional-price endings, and cancellations in a 30-day payment planner. • Switch between all expenses, bills, and subscriptions in Summary, Planner, and Insights. • Explore 30-day spending insights and view totals in your preferred currency. USEFUL WIDGETS, QUICK ACTIONS • See Upcoming Charges and Trial Countdown on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. • Spot bills that need attention, review this month's recorded payments and refunds, or look ahead at recorded and planned spending. • Mark eligible subscription charges as paid from widgets, Planner, or Summary. Open a bill from its widget to review the details. FREE TRIAL TRACKING Track trial deadlines with free reminders and follow expiring trials through Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Core bill and subscription tracking, widgets, trial reminders, 30-day insights and planning, and personal iCloud sync and restore are free. Optional on-device AI helps summarize spending and weigh trial or cancellation decisions on supported devices. Private services are excluded. Anonymous analytics are optional and off by default. PREMIUM: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • 90-day and 365-day insights and planning. • Private Services Vault with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode protection. Private services stay on your device, outside iCloud sync and restore. • Subscription price-change and cancellation history. • Impact Simulator to explore savings before changing a plan or canceling. • Subscription renewal, bill due-date, and cancellation reminders. Notifications are optional and require your permission. Bring your recurring expenses into focus with Subdue. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Subdue at every 2 weeks against The Sentry's every 3 months. The Sentry's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Subdue 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, Subdue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sentry | Subdue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Evans | Fikret Gogic |
In-app purchases
The Sentry
- Full Version$5.991 Month
- Full Version - Yearly$59.991 Year
Subdue
- Subdue Premium$14.99









