Comparison

Sentry2 vs LumaPlay

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

Head to head
About

Sentry2

Features
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Sentry es una herramienta integral diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia, comunicación y seguimiento en el mundo de la vigilancia. Pensada específicamente para los vigilantes de seguridad, esta aplicación permite a los profesionales en el campo documentar con precisión y en tiempo real todas sus actividades diarias, desde formularios rutinarios hasta informes detallados y fotografías relacionadas con incidentes específicos.

About

LumaPlay

Features
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LumaPlay — Your Playlist. Your Streams. LumaPlay is a clean IPTV playlist player for iOS. Add your own M3U / M3U8, Xtream Codes, or Stalker Portal sources and watch live channels with a fast channel list, search, favorites, and history. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Import remote playlists (URL) or local M3U / TXT files • Sign in with Xtream Codes or Stalker Portal • Browse groups, search channels, pin favorites • Play HLS / HTTP with AVPlayer; RTMP / RTSP with VLC • Load EPG (XMLTV) and use catch-up when your source supports it • Keep recent channels handy in Library • Optional iCloud backup for configs and favorites • One-time Remove Ads purchase (when available) BUILT FOR REAL PLAYLISTS Large lists stay usable with search and grouping. Smooth Playback helps unstable HLS streams. Picture in Picture keeps HLS/HTTP video available while you multitask. IMPORTANT LumaPlay does not provide live TV channels, movies, or playlists. You must add your own sources and ensure you have the rights to use them. The app is a player only — similar to a browser for media URLs you supply. Privacy Policy: https://i-mars.cc/LumaPlay.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sentry23 screens
LumaPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentry2 at none against LumaPlay's 1. Sentry2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). LumaPlay's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price 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. LumaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sentry2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentry2 ships an update every 2 months, LumaPlay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Sentry2 versus LumaPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSentry2LumaPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBePart InnovaI-Mars Limited

In-app purchases

None

Sentry2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaPlay

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99

Questions

Is Sentry2 free?
Sentry2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaPlay free?
LumaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sentry2 or LumaPlay have ads?
LumaPlay shows ads; Sentry2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sentry2 or LumaPlay?
Sentry2 ships an update every 2 months, and LumaPlay fortnightly. Most recently, Sentry2 was updated on October 3, 2026 and LumaPlay on October 13, 2026.

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