Comparison

Orion Sentry vs Stealward

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

Head to head
About

Orion Sentry

This companion app provides instant alerts for triggered alarms on your Mac. Browse and save motion-triggered photos stored in iCloud through a clean interface. It requires the desktop version and an iCloud account.

Highlights
  • Instant alarm alerts
  • Browse motion-triggered photos
  • Save security photos to iPhone
  • Clean, modern interface
  • Free to use
Features
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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. https://lithium.is/privacy-policy/ https://lithium.is/terms-of-use/

About

Stealward

This app transforms your Mac or iPad into a vigilant security device when you step away. It monitors for movement and tampering, sending instant alerts to your iPhone with live, encrypted video feeds and AI-powered descriptions of events.

Highlights
  • Real-time motion and tampering alerts
  • Live end-to-end encrypted video view
  • AI-powered event descriptions
  • Full-volume alarm on tampering
  • Visible deterrent monitoring cover
  • End-to-end encrypted session recordings
  • Anonymous account creation
Features
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Stealward turns a MacBook or iPad into an AI anti-theft guard for the devices and belongings you leave behind. It uses the camera to understand what changes and alerts the iPhone you carry in real time. Arm protection before you step away in a café, library, coworking space, or airport lounge. AI Watchdog watches what you leave in view, while encrypted live video lets you check the scene from your iPhone. Stealward also detects movement, power disconnection, and loss of connection. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point the camera at the devices and belongings you want to protect, then start protection on your MacBook or iPad. 2. Let AI Watchdog watch the scene. It checks still frames during the live session, understands meaningful changes, and alerts your iPhone. 3. Check what is happening. Open the end-to-end encrypted live view from your iPhone, then review the recording when you need the full timeline. 4. Get essential security alerts. Movement, charger disconnection, low battery, or an offline device can trigger an immediate notification and a loud local alarm. LIVE VIDEO, RECORDINGS, AND AI Live encrypted video. See and hear what the protected device sees from your iPhone. Encrypted recordings. Session video and audio are encrypted on the protected device before upload, so only your own devices can decrypt them. AI Watchdog. With your permission, AI Watchdog checks still frames during a live session, watches the devices and belongings in view, and explains what changed in plain language. A clear event timeline. Review movement, connection, power, and AI events in one place. CORE ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION Movement alerts. Know when a supported Mac or an iPad is picked up or moved. Power alerts. Get notified when the charger is disconnected or the battery runs low. Offline alerts. If the protected device stops checking in, your iPhone lets you know within seconds. A loud local alarm. Draw attention to interference and help deter someone from taking the device. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your recorded video and audio are end-to-end encrypted before upload. Only your devices hold the keys needed to decrypt them. During a live session, AI Watchdog analyzes still frames to spot potential threats. After analysis, those frames are encrypted at rest so only your devices can open them afterward. No email or password is required. Stealward creates an anonymous account protected by keys that remain on your devices. You can delete your account and its data from inside the app. GOOD TO KNOW Stealward is designed around two devices: the MacBook or iPad you leave behind and the iPhone you carry. There is no extra hardware to buy. Some featured capabilities require an in-app purchase, including AI Watchdog, live video, and recordings. Download the Mac app from stealward.app. Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or later. Questions? Visit stealward.app/support or email support@stealward.app. Privacy Policy: https://stealward.app/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://stealward.app/legal/terms

Screenshots

Orion Sentry4 screens
Stealward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Orion Sentry at free with in-app purchases against Stealward's subscription. Orion Sentry also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Orion Sentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stealward sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Orion Sentry against 5.0 for Stealward. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orion Sentry ships an update every 9 days, Stealward every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orion Sentry versus Stealward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion SentryStealward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLithium ehf正浩 何

Customer experience

Orion Sentry

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Stealward

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Orion Sentry

Subscriptions1
  • Orion Sentry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Orion Sentry Pro (Forever)$9.99
4 purchases

Stealward

Subscriptions4
  • Lite$3.991 Month
  • Pro$5.991 Month
  • Lite$29.991 Year
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  • Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Orion Sentry free?
Orion Sentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stealward free?
Stealward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orion Sentry or Stealward?
Orion Sentry and Stealward are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Orion Sentry or Stealward have ads?
Neither Orion Sentry nor Stealward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orion Sentry or Stealward?
Orion Sentry ships an update every 9 days, and Stealward every 6 days. Most recently, Orion Sentry was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stealward on October 24, 2026.

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