Comparison

Sentinel Pro vs TRENDnet Sentinel

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

Head to head
About

Sentinel Pro

Features
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The official iPhone and iPad app for the Sentinel Pro NVR software. This iOS app offers the following features: - Live video and two-way audio from your cameras - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - Control PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) for cameras with these features - Save or share images from your cameras via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of servers on your network - View and manage multiple servers - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings from all your cameras, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies Please note you will need a Mac running Sentinel Pro 5.3.5 or newer, with a Sentinel Pro software license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. In addition, push notifications and two-way audio require iOS 10.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera management
  • Live video viewing
  • Playback recorded video
  • Screenshot capture
  • File sharing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Sentinel Pro1 screens
TRENDnet Sentinel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sentinel Pro at every 3 weeks against TRENDnet Sentinel's every 9 months. Sentinel Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentinel Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, TRENDnet Sentinel every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sentinel Pro versus TRENDnet Sentinel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentinel ProTRENDnet Sentinel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Software LtdTRENDnet Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sentinel Pro

No in-app purchases

None

TRENDnet Sentinel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sentinel Pro free?
Sentinel Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRENDnet Sentinel free?
TRENDnet Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sentinel Pro or TRENDnet Sentinel have ads?
Neither Sentinel Pro nor TRENDnet Sentinel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sentinel Pro or TRENDnet Sentinel?
Sentinel Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and TRENDnet Sentinel every 9 months. Most recently, Sentinel Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and TRENDnet Sentinel on September 9, 2026.

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