# Sentinel vs ByteGuard

The clearest difference is update cadence: ByteGuard at weekly against Sentinel's every 6 weeks. ByteGuard also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentinel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ByteGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sentinel ships an update every 6 weeks, ByteGuard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sentinel | ByteGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteguard-password-manager/id6756919439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YeeHaw IT & Webb AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729368795) | [可文 麦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863588117) |

## What reviewers say

### Sentinel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinel-password-manager/id6741518106)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - One-Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


### ByteGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteguard-password-manager/id6756919439)

Securely manage passwords, generate strong ones, and store sensitive information with zero-knowledge encryption. Includes a built-in authenticator for 2FA codes and supports passkeys for passwordless sign-ins. Offers robust security features and cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Password generation and management, Built-in authenticator for 2FA, Passkey support, Secure storage for notes and cards, Security reports and analysis, Cross-device iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sentinel free?

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

### Is ByteGuard free?

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

### Do Sentinel or ByteGuard have ads?

Neither Sentinel nor ByteGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sentinel or ByteGuard?

Sentinel ships an update every 6 weeks, and ByteGuard weekly. Most recently, Sentinel was updated on October 3, 2026 and ByteGuard on October 6, 2026.

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