Tesla vs Sentry Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Real-time Sentry Mode notifications
- Automatic honk/flash deterrent actions
- Monitor multiple Tesla vehicles
- Privacy-focused authentication
- Deter potential threats
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tesla | Sentry Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (119K ratings) — better | 4.5 (992 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 119K — better | 992 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1003 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tesla, Inc. | SENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C. |
Customer experience
Tesla
Sentry Pro
User reviews
Tesla
From 119K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Tesla
No in-app purchases
Sentry Pro
- 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
- Lifetime$133.99









