Comparison

Sentry Pro vs TES

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

Head to head
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/

About

TES

This app acts as a mobile key for Tesla vehicles, enabling keyless entry and vehicle control via Bluetooth. It allows for pairing, summoning, and removal of the digital key without requiring a login.

Highlights
  • Tesla mobile key functionality
  • Keyless entry
  • Vehicle summoning (EAP/FSD required)
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • No user login required
  • Remove digital key
Features
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【Tesla Mobile Key】 Used for the mobile key of Tesla vehicles, connecting to the vehicle via Bluetooth without the need for user login. 【How to Pair】 Scan nearby Tesla vehicles, find your Tesla's Bluetooth name, click "Pair," then tap "Confirm" on the car's display to successfully complete the pairing. If you don't know your Tesla's Bluetooth name: If your phone has previously connected to the Tesla mobile key, find the Bluetooth name in your phone's settings under the "Bluetooth" section and select it for pairing. If there hasn't been a previous connection, park the vehicle separately, ensuring there are no other Tesla vehicles nearby, then proceed with the scan and pairing. 【Summoning】 Requires your Tesla to have purchased or subscribed to EAP or FSD. Navigate to "Controls" -> "Autopilot" -> "Customize Summoning Behavior" on the car's display and ensure the "Press and Hold to Activate" option is set to "No." After configuring the vehicle, when the car enters double-flash mode for 5 seconds, tap the "Forward" or "Reverse" button to initiate summoning. *Note: In emergency situations, the emergency stop can be activated by pulling the door handle. 【Keyless Entry】 Supports keyless entry, allowing seamless access even when the phone is locked. However, in certain situations, keyless entry may fail due to factors such as lack of Bluetooth permissions, background location usage, restricted location permissions, or the app being terminated by the system. Solution: Restart the app (except for permission issues). 【How to Remove the Key】 In addition to unbinding within the app, you also need to find and delete the corresponding key in the car's display under "Locks." Function Demonstration Video: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1NN411q71t?t=5.4 【VIP 会员】 - 付款: 用户确认购买并付款后记入iTunes账号。 - 取消续订: 如需取消续订,请在当前订阅到期24小时以前,手动在iTunes/Apple ID 设置管理中关闭自动续订功能。 - 续订: 苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣款,扣款成功后订阅周期顺延相应期限。 - 会员协议:https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cbPOPTT96TZ3 - 服务条款:https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cg77rvmFKkiJ

Screenshots

Sentry Pro4 screens
TES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sentry Pro at 4.5 against TES's 3.6. Sentry Pro also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 5). TES's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TES sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sentry Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentry Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Sentry Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of TES's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentry Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, TES every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sentry Pro versus TES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentry ProTES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C.成都仓墨科技有限公司

Customer experience

Sentry Pro

All ratings1,014 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative39.1%

TES

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

TES

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

TES

One-time1
  • VIP$6.99

Questions

Is Sentry Pro free?
Sentry Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TES free?
TES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sentry Pro or TES?
Sentry Pro is rated higher. Sentry Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while TES averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Sentry Pro or TES have ads?
Neither Sentry Pro nor TES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sentry Pro or TES?
Sentry Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and TES every 6 days. Most recently, Sentry Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and TES on October 13, 2026.

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