Comparison

The Sentry vs CrossTrades

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

Head to head

About

The Sentry

Features

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High quality, inspiring and flexible workspaces designed to offer maximum flexibility in the ever-changing business climate. All the services one needs for an effective business in the "new normal" without the hidden add on costs. Designed to suit your business & budget.

About

CrossTrades

Features

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Introducing the CrossTrades Directory, an essential company directory exclusively tailored for members of the CrossTrades OBL network. Accessible through our mobile app, it provides a seamless experience for locating all agents within the network. With just a few taps, you can easily contact them via email or phone, initiate chats, and stay updated with the latest news—all conveniently consolidated in one place.

Screenshots

The Sentry4 screens

CrossTrades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrossTrades at every 3 weeks against The Sentry's every 3 months. CrossTrades also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, CrossTrades every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

The Sentry versus CrossTrades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Sentry	CrossTrades
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	14.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	53 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	The Sentry Connect	Laurent Vienne

In-app purchases

None

The Sentry

No in-app purchases

None

CrossTrades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Sentry free?

The Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CrossTrades free?

CrossTrades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Sentry or CrossTrades have ads?

Neither The Sentry nor CrossTrades shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Sentry or CrossTrades?

The Sentry ships an update every 3 months, and CrossTrades every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Sentry was updated on October 5, 2026 and CrossTrades on October 27, 2026.