Comparison

Sentry Pro vs SentryAlert for Tesla

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

SentryAlert for Tesla

Receive instant alerts on your iPhone when your Tesla's Sentry Mode detects an event. Respond to threats by sounding the horn or flashing headlights directly from the app. Monitor multiple vehicles and review past event history.

Highlights
  • Instant Sentry Mode event notifications
  • Remote horn and headlight control (Riposte)
  • Automatic headlight flashing option
  • Event history log
  • Support for multiple Tesla vehicles
  • Low battery impact
Features
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Your Tesla detects something. You get alerted. The moment Sentry Mode reports an event, SentryAlert alerts you on your iPhone, even when the app is closed. To keep watch, SentryAlert never wakes your Tesla: it uses the events your car already sends. What SentryAlert does • Sentry Mode alerts A real-time notification as soon as your Tesla reports a Sentry Mode event, from a detected threat to a triggered alarm, even when your iPhone is locked. • Riposte In case of a threat, respond right from your iPhone: Riposte sounds the horn, then flashes the headlights. The alert notification opens the vehicle with Riposte ready; hold the button for two seconds to send it. • Automatic headlight flash Off by default. Turn it on for a vehicle and SentryAlert can automatically flash the headlights on a threat or an alarm. Riposte and automatic flash use the Tesla "Vehicle commands" permission. Receiving alerts doesn't require it. • Event history Your alerts stay available in the activity feed. • Several vehicles Watch one or more Teslas from the same account. • Easy on your battery No wake-up command to keep watch: events arrive when your car is already awake, so the battery impact is negligible. What you need A Tesla account connected to SentryAlert and Sentry Mode turned on in your vehicle. Your Tesla connection You sign in through Tesla's official sign-in page, so your Tesla password is never entered in SentryAlert. You can delete your account and its data from the app. Available in 16 languages. Plans Solo (1 Tesla), Duo (2) or Garage (up to 5): the same features, based on how many Teslas you have. • Flexible: month to month, no commitment. • 12 months: pay upfront and save, or pay in 12 monthly payments on Solo, where this option is available. • Lifetime: Solo or Duo, a single payment, no subscription, no renewal. 7-day free trial on subscriptions for eligible accounts. Applicable prices and terms are shown in the app before you buy. SentryAlert is an independent application and is not affiliated with Tesla, Inc. Terms of Use: https://sentryalert.app/en/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://sentryalert.app/en/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Sentry Pro4 screens
SentryAlert for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SentryAlert for Tesla at 89% against Sentry Pro's 54%. SentryAlert for Tesla also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Sentry Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 SentryAlert for Tesla sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SentryAlert for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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 89% of SentryAlert for Tesla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentry Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, SentryAlert for Tesla weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sentry Pro versus SentryAlert for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentry ProSentryAlert for Tesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C.Romain Couzon

Customer experience

Sentry Pro

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

SentryAlert for Tesla

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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

SentryAlert for Tesla

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
8 purchases

SentryAlert for Tesla

Subscriptions6
  • Solo — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Duo — Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Garage — Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Solo — Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Duo — Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Garage — Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • Solo · Lifetime$149.99
  • Duo · Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Sentry Pro free?
Sentry Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SentryAlert for Tesla free?
SentryAlert for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sentry Pro or SentryAlert for Tesla?
SentryAlert for Tesla is rated higher. Sentry Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SentryAlert for Tesla averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Sentry Pro or SentryAlert for Tesla have ads?
Neither Sentry Pro nor SentryAlert for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sentry Pro or SentryAlert for Tesla?
Sentry Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and SentryAlert for Tesla weekly. Most recently, Sentry Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and SentryAlert for Tesla on November 7, 2026.

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