Orion Sentry vs Orion 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion Sentry
Receive instant alerts on your iPhone when your Mac's security is breached. Browse and save motion-triggered photos stored in iCloud through a clean interface. This free companion app enhances your Mac's security system.
- Instant alarm alerts on iPhone
- Browse motion-triggered photos
- Save security photos to iPhone
- Clean, modern interface
- Free to use
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Orion Sentry Viewer is the free companion app for Orion Sentry on Mac. • Get instant alerts on your iPhone whenever an alarm is triggered on your Mac. • Browse motion-triggered photos stored in iCloud • Save important security photos to your iPhone • View photos in a clean, modern interface • Completely free to use Requires Orion Sentry on Mac and an iCloud account.
Orion 3
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Orion 3 application is a part of an access control system for door opening that pairs the hardware device from Simple Mobile Solutions LLC manufacturer. The application requires valid QR Code for device registration. The application offers adding / removing users, cards and addresses. We provide management of user roles such as: administrators, users, guests, service and business accounts. Main features of the application: - User management - NFC tag/card management - Digital Keys - Address management - Permission management - Visitor Management - Hardware device management - History Logs - Notifications for unauthorised access Orion 3 requires signing with Apple ID, BLE (Bluetooth) for pairing with the device in order to setup WiFi credentials. Camera access is needed for scanning QR Codes. Our application collects data and links it with users for app functionalities. Collected data is not shared with third parties. For more information please read our privacy manifest and privacy policy on our web page www.orion3.mk/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Orion Sentry at weekly against Orion 3's every 5 weeks. Orion Sentry also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Orion Sentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Orion 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Orion Sentry ships an update weekly, Orion 3 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion Sentry | Orion 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lithium ehf | Nikola Kovachevski |
In-app purchases
Orion Sentry
- Orion Sentry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Orion Sentry Pro (Forever)$9.99
Orion 3
- Orion 3 Pro Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Orion 3 Pro Annual$9.991 Year
