Sentinel vs Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sentinel
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Sentinel β Password Manager In short, what does this app do for you? Sentinel keeps all your passwords and subscriptions secure and easily retrievable on your iPhone such as streaming services, email providers, websites, and computer logins. If you lose your phone, you can still retrieve your information from your encrypted iCloud backup. Sentinel also tracks your subscription payment dates so youβre never surprised by a renewal. The app warns you if any of your passwords have been leaked or if your login credentials appear in known data breaches. You can generate unique, super-strong passwords which we highly recommend and the app automatically fills them into login fields for you. Key Features Secure Password & Access Management Save and organize your login credentials and subscription details using advanced AES-GCM encryption and Apple Keychain protection. Automatically fill in passwords across apps and supported browsers. Detect weak, reused, and duplicate passwords instantly so you can update them with confidence. Generate secure, custom passwords with the built-in password generator. Subscription Tracking Monitor recurring subscriptions across all your services. View clear monthly and yearly payment totals. Track renewal dates and upcoming billing cycles to stay informed. Proactive Security Alerts Automatically scan your passwords against known data breaches using the privacy-preserving Have I Been Pwned k-Anonymity API. Receive real-time alerts when a password may be compromised. iCloud Backup & Restore Create secure, encrypted iCloud backups of your vault. Restore your entire vault effortlessly across all your devices. Free Version Benefits The free version of Sentinel allows you to securely save up to 5 credentials at no cost. This is perfect for users who need to manage a select number of accounts or want to experience Sentinelβs strong security and clean design before upgrading. Pro Features (Subscription Required) Vault Explorer (Pro Only) A powerful analytics dashboard that gives you a complete overview of your vaultβs security posture. Vault Explorer includes: A real-time Security Snapshot with your overall security score. Password strength breakdown, weak password detection, and duplicate password identification. Breach monitoring for compromised accounts. Two-Factor Authentication analysis showing which accounts lack 2FA. Password entropy measurements to evaluate complexity. Category breakdowns, usage statistics, and risk indicators. Subscription forecasting, upcoming billing dates, and spending analytics. Rotation suggestions for outdated or aging passwords. Vault Explorer is available exclusively to Pro subscribers. Encrypted File, Photo & Document Tools Encode and decode files, documents, images, and password strings using secure AES-GCM encryption. Unlimited Credential Storage Save as many logins, credit cards, and subscriptions as you need. Encrypted Password Sharing Send encrypted password strings to trusted contacts. Only the correct secret word can decrypt them. With Sentinel Pro, you gain unlimited credential storage, Vault Explorer, encrypted sharing tools, advanced encryption utilities, and priority customer support. Privacy & Security Your privacy is our highest priority. Sentinel works entirely on your device with no external servers, no data tracking, and no data collection. Encryption keys are generated and stored locally using Apple Keychain. Only you can access your data. Sentinel cannot read, transmit, or decrypt your information. Customer Support: support@yeehaw.se Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yeehaw.se/privacy-policy/
Focus
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Turn inbox time into a short, timed sprint. Start a sweep, race a calm countdown, and make fast keep-or-clear decisions β all on your device. This app never reads or syncs your mail. This app is a focus timer and triage coach, not an email client. It does not connect to any account and does not read, send, or sync your email. You run the timer here and clear messages in your own mail app. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Run timed inbox sweeps β pick a length, like a 10-minute sweep, and work against a quiet countdown - Build custom triage rules β your own quick decisions: delete, archive, reply, or defer - Keep a daily streak β gentle reminders help you clear your mailbox every day - See your pace β charts and insights show how fast you sort and how your focus grows - Work fully offline β no account, no sign-in, nothing to set up HOW IT WORKS 1. Set a sweep length and start the timer 2. Open your own mail app and clear messages using your triage rules 3. End the sweep, log your streak, and check your pace WHY THIS APP Email piles up when there is no finish line. A short, timed sweep gives inbox work a clear start and end, so triage feels calm and focused instead of endless. FULL ACCESS Custom rules, complete insights, extended history, and daily reminders are part of full access, available as a weekly or yearly plan or a one-time lifetime purchase. Start your first sweep today and make inbox time feel calm and finite. β LEGAL β Terms of Use: https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Support: tphuc.work@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus at 17.0 against Sentinel's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Sentinel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sentinel ships an update every 6 weeks, Focus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sentinel | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YeeHaw IT & Webb AB | Phuc Pham |
In-app purchases
Sentinel
- 1 month Subscription$0.491 Month
- 1 Year Subscription$7.991 Year
- Lifetime - One-Time Purchase$39.99
Focus
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
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