TP vs TRENDnet Sentinel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
Monitor and manage your business security cameras remotely. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Easy setup guides you through connecting your devices for continuous protection.
- Remote camera feed access
- Live view and video playback
- Step-by-step installation guidance
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Activity zone and obstruction alerts
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VIGI is specially developed for VIGI IP cameras and NVRs that are dedicated to protecting the business you’ve worked hard to build. It allows you to easily add, configure, monitor, and control your connected devices. Simply create an account and add IP cameras to it to enjoy the real-time video—whenever, wherever. Moreover, it also allows you to play back videos at any time. Cooperating with TP-Link VIGI cloud service, VIGI is able to send you instant notifications when motion is detected. Key Features • Check your camera feed—anytime, anywhere. • Watch live-view videos and play them back instantly. • Step-by-step installation guidance makes setup remarkably easy. • Smart detection (motion detection/boundary alerts/activity zones/obstruction alerts) and instant notifications ensure your business is safe and secure.
TRENDnet Sentinel
This application allows users to remotely manage TRENDnet surveillance cameras and NVRs. View live video feeds, playback recorded footage, capture screenshots, and share files directly from your mobile device.
- Remote camera management
- Live video viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Screenshot capture
- File sharing
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Managed your TRENDnet surveillance cameras and NVRs with the free TRENDnet Sentinel mobile app. The Sentinel mobile app is specifically designed for use with TRENDnet IP cameras and network video recorders. Easily view and record remote live video from multiple TRENDnet IP cameras. Playback recorded video, take screenshots, and conveniently share files directly through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 64% against TRENDnet Sentinel's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 391 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of TRENDnet Sentinel's.
TP ships an update monthly, TRENDnet Sentinel every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | TRENDnet Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (391 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 391 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | TRENDnet Inc. |
Customer experience
TP
TRENDnet Sentinel
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
TRENDnet Sentinel
No in-app purchases
