# Device Locator vs Senturo

The clearest difference is price: Senturo at Free against Device Locator's $3.99. Senturo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Device Locator's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Senturo is free to download; Device Locator costs $3.99 up front. Device Locator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Senturo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Senturo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Locator has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, Senturo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Locator | Senturo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senturo/id6480307181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eParty llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360526986) | [Senturo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/605467423) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093)

Instantly see where your family members are with real-time location updates and notifications. Track kids, elderly, and even your own devices. View location history and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart from designated places.

**Highlights:** Real-time family location tracking, Location history logging, Arrival/departure notifications, Device locator for lost phones, Unlimited device tracking, Apple Watch and iPad support, Remote alarm and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VOIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Location History for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔒 Able to lock app remotely
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Integrates with Google Latitude
- 👍 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain in emergency mode
- 🐛 Inconsistent update frequency
- 🐛 Inability to disable app deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 4.1

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Connectivity issues with server
- App lock can be bypassed by deletion

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password remotely
- Option to erase data remotely
- Display device usage statistics
- Audible alarm even in silent mode
- Local configuration changes


### Senturo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senturo/id6480307181)

This app provides enterprise-level protection, geo-tracking, and compliance monitoring for mobile IT assets. It allows for the creation of custom security policies and efficient incident management through automation and remote actions.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Location history, Geofencing capabilities, Network data monitoring, Custom security policies, MDM integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device Locator free?

Device Locator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Senturo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Device Locator or Senturo?

Senturo is rated higher. Device Locator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Senturo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Device Locator or Senturo have ads?

Neither Device Locator nor Senturo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Device Locator or Senturo?

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Senturo every 2 months. Most recently, Device Locator was updated on October 19, 2026 and Senturo on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*