Comparison

Authorized Unlock vs Sentinel IoT

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

Head to head

About

Authorized Unlock

Features

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The app can be used for real-time monitoring, track query and unlocking of authorized devices.

About

Sentinel IoT

Features

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The Sentinel IoT app provides a centralised platform for the tracking, monitoring, and management of Sentinel-enabled devices. Designed for both operational and security-focused use cases, the application delivers real-time visibility, event-driven alerts, and historical activity insights through a secure, cloudbased environment.

Screenshots

Authorized Unlock3 screens

Sentinel IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sentinel IoT at every 5 weeks against Authorized Unlock's every 4 months. Authorized Unlock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authorized Unlock ships an update every 4 months, Sentinel IoT every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Authorized Unlock versus Sentinel IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Authorized Unlock	Sentinel IoT
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	80 MB	156 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHENZHEN JOINT TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD	Global Security Consulting (PTY) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Authorized Unlock

No in-app purchases

None

Sentinel IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Authorized Unlock free?

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

Is Sentinel IoT free?

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

Do Authorized Unlock or Sentinel IoT have ads?

Neither Authorized Unlock nor Sentinel IoT shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Authorized Unlock or Sentinel IoT?

Authorized Unlock ships an update every 4 months, and Sentinel IoT every 5 weeks. Most recently, Authorized Unlock was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sentinel IoT on October 25, 2026.