Comparison

Share loc ! vs SentryGuard

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

Head to head
About

Share loc !

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Instantly share your location with friends and family using our app. Only those with the unique link can track your movements during your session, and this link can be opened on any device for their convenience. Our location server records the last location associated with your session ID. Additionally, the app allows you to save your session path locally. You can view it on a map and see instant speed, altitude, distance, and course on a chart. No account is needed, ensuring your privacy is respected. For those who prefer additional control, you have the option to host your own location server. Have fun!

About

SentryGuard

This app enhances your Tesla's security by providing instant alerts for intrusion attempts and automatically activating Sentry Mode recording. It also offers remote deterrence features and a detailed event history, all while respecting user privacy.

Highlights
  • Auto Sentry Mode recording
  • Real-time push and Telegram alerts
  • Remote horn and Boombox deterrence
  • Zero battery drain telemetry
  • Virtual key pairing for commands
  • Detailed alert history
  • Simplified Sentry Mode control
Features
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Protect and monitor your Tesla with SentryGuard – the open-source, 100% free, and privacy-respecting security app. Designed specifically for Tesla owners, SentryGuard transforms your vehicle's Sentry Mode into a connected, responsive, and intelligent alarm system: receive instant push alerts and automatically trigger Sentry Mode camera recording the second an intrusion attempt is detectedβ€”even if Sentry Mode was turned off to save battery. --- OPEN-SOURCE PROJECT & COMMITTED TO SECURITY SentryGuard is not a commercial application. It is developed transparently and ethically: β€’ 100% FREE: No hidden subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no trackers. β€’ COMMUNITY-FUNDED: The development and infrastructure of SentryGuard rely entirely and solely on user donations. β€’ OPEN SOURCE: The application's code is public and auditable by anyone. You know exactly how your data is processed. β€’ STRICT SECURITY: SentryGuard uses Tesla's official authentication protocol (Tesla OAuth). Your Tesla tokens are encrypted (AES-256) on our servers, and your session is kept in your phone's secure storage. --- COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE β€’ AUTO SENTRY MODE (Emergency Recording): Turned Sentry Mode off at home or work to save battery? When a door handle pull or breach attempt is detected, SentryGuard automatically wakes up and turns Sentry Mode ON to record the intruder on video. β€’ REAL-TIME ALERTS: Get notified immediately of any suspicious event. Receive instant notifications on your phone or directly on Telegram via our dedicated bot. Every notification names the vehicle involved. β€’ CRITICAL ALERTS: Break-in alerts ring even in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb. β€’ ONE TONE PER ALERT: Pick from 5 tones (Sentry Siren, Tesla Horn, Danger Sonar…), with a different one per vehicle and per alert type. β€’ PAUSE ALERTS: Silence Sentry alerts from 30 minutes to until tomorrow, from the app or right from the notification. Break-in alerts stay on. β€’ STRAIGHT TO THE CAMERA: Tap an alert to open the Tesla app on the Sentry camera view of the vehicle. β€’ ACTIVE DETERRENCE (Remote Horn & Boombox): In case of a confirmed intrusion attempt, scare away intruders by automatically triggering your Tesla's horn or sounds to alert bystanders. β€’ ZERO BATTERY DRAIN TELEMETRY: Passive listening to Tesla's official telemetry stream with no constant polling and zero phantom drain at rest. β€’ VIRTUAL KEY PAIRING: Securely associate a Tesla virtual key to send encrypted commands to your vehicle reliably and safely. β€’ ALERT HISTORY: View a complete and detailed history of your vehicle's events at a glance, with filters for severity level (Critical / Warning). β€’ SIMPLIFIED CONTROL: Enable or disable Sentry Mode or the intrusion alarm system with a simple gesture. β€’ VISUAL COMFORT: A modern interface with automatic dark and light themes, and full support for French and English. --- HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Log in securely via the official Tesla login page. 2. Configure your notification preferences (on your phone and/or Telegram). 3. Pair your Tesla virtual key by following our step-by-step guide. 4. Enable Auto Sentry and Break-in monitoring in your vehicle settings. 5. SentryGuard is now watching over your vehicle. SentryGuard is an independent project created for the community, by the community. Join us and give your vehicle the protection it deserves!

Screenshots

Share loc !4 screens
SentryGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SentryGuard at 3 against Share loc !'s 1. SentryGuard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Share loc ! versus SentryGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShare loc !SentryGuard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”87.5% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin ArbonaBenjamin Barghoud

In-app purchases

None

Share loc !

No in-app purchases

None

SentryGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Share loc ! free?
Share loc ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SentryGuard free?
SentryGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Share loc ! or SentryGuard have ads?
Neither Share loc ! nor SentryGuard shows ads.

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