# Mlem for Lemmy vs Sentinel Net

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mlem for Lemmy at none against Sentinel Net's 2. Mlem for Lemmy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (84 vs 1). Sentinel Net's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentinel Net sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Mlem for Lemmy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sentinel Net holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mlem for Lemmy has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mlem for Lemmy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sentinel Net's.

Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, Sentinel Net every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mlem for Lemmy | Sentinel Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlem-for-lemmy/id6450543782/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinel-net/id6757067143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Andrews](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759193185) | [Arc Light Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864288156) |

## What reviewers say

### Mlem for Lemmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlem-for-lemmy/id6450543782)

Experience the Fediverse through a native iOS app designed for seamless interaction with all major Lemmy instances. Enjoy powerful features like swipe actions, quick account switching, and extensive customization for an optimized mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Native iOS Swift development, Lemmy instance compatibility, Swipe actions, Account quick-switching, Customization options, Optimized backend

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High quality and thoughtfully made app
- 👍 Joy to use
- 🌟 On par with Apollo for Reddit
- 🚀 Seamless Lemmy experience
- ✅ Mostly stable now

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot sign up/validate username
- 🐛 Annoying bug: loses progress when switching apps
- 🐛 Bouncing back to feeds list is irritating
- 🐛 Minor bugs introduced with updates
- 🐛 Embedded content shows as links, not playable

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot validate username for account creation
- Loses progress when switching to another app while composing a post/reply
- App bounces back to the subscribed feeds list in various situations
- New bugs introduced with each update
- Embedded content (videos) only show as links

**Requested features**

- Customizability for each feed type (e.g., bold headlines)
- Larger card view option
- Compact view option
- Option to customize gestures
- Fix embedded content to be playable


### Sentinel Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinel-net/id6757067143)

This app allows users to report public safety incidents, missing persons, and hazards directly to investigators. It provides real-time alerts for active cases and facilitates the submission of actionable intelligence to relevant authorities. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features for field taskings.

**Highlights:** Submit and track BOLO alerts, Report hazards and suspicious activity, Receive real-time case alerts, Connect sightings to investigations, Browse local intelligence, Unlock field taskings with Pro

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mlem for Lemmy free?

Mlem for Lemmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sentinel Net free?

Sentinel Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mlem for Lemmy or Sentinel Net?

Sentinel Net is rated higher. Mlem for Lemmy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Sentinel Net averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mlem for Lemmy or Sentinel Net have ads?

Sentinel Net shows ads; Mlem for Lemmy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mlem for Lemmy or Sentinel Net?

Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sentinel Net every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mlem for Lemmy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sentinel Net on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*