Comparison

Tesla vs Sentry Pro

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

Head to head
About

Tesla

Control and monitor your Tesla vehicle and energy products remotely. Manage charging, climate control, security, and navigation. Also track solar energy production and battery usage.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging status and control
  • Remote climate control
  • Vehicle lock/unlock and location tracking
  • Navigation destination sending
  • Summon vehicle
  • Software updates
  • Powerwall energy monitoring
Features
Currently charting
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The Tesla app puts owners in direct communication with their vehicles and energy products anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can: - Check charging progress in real time and start or stop charging - Heat or cool your car before driving – even if it's in a garage - Lock or unlock from afar - Locate your vehicle with directions or track its movement - Send an address from your favorite apps to start navigation in your car - Allow your passengers to quickly control media - Flash lights or honk the horn to find your vehicle when parked - Vent or close the panoramic roof - Summon your vehicle out of your garage or a tight parking space (for vehicles with Autopilot) - Update your vehicle software from wherever you are - Engage with Powerwall: monitor how much energy is stored from solar, used by your home, or exported to the grid - Download your solar production and battery usage data Note: Powerwall features in this app require Powerwall 2 For more information about Tesla, visit www.tesla.com

About

Sentry Pro

Receive instant alerts for all Tesla Sentry Mode events, not just alarms. This app provides real-time notifications and allows you to program automatic deterrent actions like honking or flashing lights. Stay informed and ensure your vehicle's security from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time Sentry Mode notifications
  • Automatic honk/flash deterrent actions
  • Monitor multiple Tesla vehicles
  • Privacy-focused authentication
  • Deter potential threats
Features
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The original Tesla app notifies you only when the car alarm goes off. To receive notifications for all Tesla Sentry Mode events you need this app! No more surprises when you return to your vehicle - stay connected and safe by receiving notifications on Sentry events. With Sentry Pro, you'll always be in the know, anytime and anywhere. You can also program the vehicle to automatically honk or flash the lights in order to deter threats. Key Features: - Real-time Notifications: Receive instant notifications when Sentry Mode activates. - Automatic actions: Program your vehicle to automatically honk the horn or flash the lights when a threat is detected. - Scheduled Sentry Mode: Automatically turn Sentry Mode on and off at set times every day to reduce battery drain during low-risk hours. - Stay Safe: Stay one step ahead of potential incidents or threats. - Peace of Mind: Ensure your Tesla's protection and your peace of mind. - Privacy Protection: Rest easy knowing that safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. * Sentry Pro support multiple vehicles with a single subscription! We don't collect any personal data from you - no names, emails, passwords or phone numbers required. You authenticate directly with Tesla, and Sentry Pro never handles your password. Notifications arrive anonymously directly to your phone. * Sentry Pro is developed by Sentry Brain S.M.P.C., an Approved Tesla Fleet API developer * Try it for free! Questions or need help? Reach out to us at support@sentrypro.app EULA: https://sentrypro.app/terms/

Screenshots

Tesla4 screens
Sentry Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tesla at none against Sentry Pro's 4. Tesla also leads on ratings volume (119K vs 992) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Sentry Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Sentry Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tesla asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tesla has 119K ratings behind it against 992, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tesla's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sentry Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tesla versus Sentry Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeslaSentry Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (119K ratings) — better4.5 (992 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings119K — better992
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1003 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesla, Inc.SENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C.

Customer experience

Tesla

All ratings118,923 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews2,665 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.3%

Sentry Pro

All ratings992 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative39.8%

User reviews

Tesla

From 119K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent integration with iOS
  • 🔒 Secure keyless entry
  • 👍 Comprehensive car controls
  • 👍 Convenient remote access features
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring solar/battery system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy connectivity and app crashes
  • 🔋 High battery drain on mobile device
  • 👎 Confusing or cluttered UI design changes
  • 👎 Missing key functionality compared to previous versions
  • 👎 Unreliable notifications and alerts

Sentry Pro

From 992 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 🔒 Improved security
  • 👍 Useful feature
  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🙄 Unnecessary features

Bugs and requests

Tesla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scheduled charging not working as expected
  • Inconsistent connectivity between app and vehicle
  • Incorrect data displayed for solar/battery system
  • App failing to properly detect and notify power outages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to view and manage sentry mode/dashcam footage
  • Improve scheduling and control options for charging and preconditioning
  • Provide more detailed energy monitoring and analytics
  • Allow customization of app interface and widget
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for keyless entry

Sentry Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to log in or connect to Tesla account
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scheduling options for alerts
  • Integrate with Tesla app for seamless experience
  • Provide more detailed event information
  • Allow customization of notification settings

In-app purchases

None

Tesla

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sentry Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Sentry Pro Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription/Single Veh7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly SentryPro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$133.99

Questions

Is Tesla free?
Tesla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sentry Pro free?
Sentry Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tesla or Sentry Pro?
Tesla is rated higher. Tesla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119K ratings, while Sentry Pro averages 4.5 from 992 ratings.
Do Tesla or Sentry Pro have ads?
Neither Tesla nor Sentry Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesla or Sentry Pro?
Tesla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tesla was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sentry Pro on September 24, 2026.

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