Comparison

TRENDnet Sentinel vs Close Circuit

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

Head to head
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.

About

Close Circuit

Features
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Close Circuit is a private streaming and creator community app built for viewers and broadcasters. Viewers can discover streams, join private broadcasts with invite codes, manage tickets, track tokens, and follow creator groups. Broadcasters can switch into creator mode, manage private groups, schedule broadcasts, view earnings, and track payout activity. Key features: - Discover live and private streams - Join broadcasts using invite codes - Create and manage private creator groups - Switch between viewer and broadcaster mode - Track tickets, tokens, earnings, and payout history - Manage profile, notifications, privacy, and security settings Close Circuit helps creators build private broadcast communities while giving viewers a simple way to access exclusive live content.

Screenshots

TRENDnet Sentinel4 screens
Close Circuit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRENDnet Sentinel at none against Close Circuit's 4. Close Circuit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Close Circuit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TRENDnet Sentinel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRENDnet Sentinel ships an update every 9 months, Close Circuit every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TRENDnet Sentinel versus Close Circuit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRENDnet SentinelClose Circuit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB180 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTRENDnet Inc.CuraConnector.com Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TRENDnet Sentinel

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Close Circuit

One-time4
  • Single Ticket$0.99
  • 3 Ticket Pack$2.99
  • 5 Ticket Pack$4.99
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  • 10 Ticket Pack$9.99

Questions

Is TRENDnet Sentinel free?
TRENDnet Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Close Circuit free?
Close Circuit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TRENDnet Sentinel or Close Circuit have ads?
Neither TRENDnet Sentinel nor Close Circuit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRENDnet Sentinel or Close Circuit?
TRENDnet Sentinel ships an update every 9 months, and Close Circuit every 4 weeks. Most recently, TRENDnet Sentinel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Close Circuit on November 10, 2026.

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