Comparison

AutoWatch vs Mobile Guard Sentrynet

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

Head to head
About

AutoWatch

Features
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This app is a companion to the Auto watch Shield. By pairing it, you will be able to automatically unlock your shield whenever your device is in range.

About

Mobile Guard Sentrynet

Features
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MobileGuard helps you observe your iPhone’s network behavior and identify signals that may deserve attention through time-limited VPN analysis sessions started voluntarily by the user. TRAFFIC MONITORING AND ALERTS During a session, MobileGuard analyzes traffic metadata and the ratio between data sent and received. Persistent upload activity while the phone is idle, small frequent transmissions, or sudden outbound spikes may indicate unusual synchronization, automated activity, or potential data-exfiltration patterns. Indicators are checked against international threat-intelligence datasets to highlight potentially malicious destinations, infrastructure associated with malware or Command & Control servers, and behavior compatible with spyware. MobileGuard generates alerts and a security report to help you understand the detected destinations, volumes, timing, and risk level. An anomaly does not automatically prove that a device has been compromised. Modern apps communicate in the background and can produce legitimate variations. MobileGuard highlights trends and indicators that may require further investigation instead of drawing conclusions from a single event. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Analysis is limited to the technical and security metadata required to provide the service, such as destination IP address and port, protocol, hostname when available, country, session timing and duration, traffic volumes, and risk indicators. MobileGuard does not inspect or store packet payloads, messages or communication content, passwords, payment-card data, full URLs, or URL parameters. Navigation metadata is used exclusively to identify potentially malicious destinations or anomalous traffic and to generate the alerts and reports requested by the user. The VPN session metadata required to provide the service is stored on MobileGuard servers. It is not sold, used for advertising or profiling, or shared with advertising networks, data brokers, or analytics services. If notifications are enabled, Firebase is used only for delivery and receives no VPN data. MobileGuard is a professional network-security analysis tool. Its report can be reviewed by cybersecurity experts to evaluate the context and assess whether the detected connections are legitimate. YOU REMAIN IN CONTROL You decide when to start an analysis session and can stop it at any time. Ten-minute analysis units are available as a consumable in-app purchase. From Settings, you can review the VPN disclosure, manage purchases, sign out, or permanently delete your account and associated data. MobileGuard provides security indicators and analytical support. It does not replace antivirus software, a forensic examination, or advice from a qualified security professional.

Screenshots

AutoWatch4 screens
Mobile Guard Sentrynet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutoWatch at none against Mobile Guard Sentrynet's 1. AutoWatch also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). Mobile Guard Sentrynet's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price and ads 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. Mobile Guard Sentrynet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AutoWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoWatch ships an update monthly, Mobile Guard Sentrynet daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
AutoWatch versus Mobile Guard Sentrynet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoWatchMobile Guard Sentrynet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutowatchSentrynet Srl

In-app purchases

None

AutoWatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile Guard Sentrynet

One-time1
  • 10-minute analysis units$3.99

Questions

Is AutoWatch free?
AutoWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Guard Sentrynet free?
Mobile Guard Sentrynet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoWatch or Mobile Guard Sentrynet have ads?
Neither AutoWatch nor Mobile Guard Sentrynet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoWatch or Mobile Guard Sentrynet?
AutoWatch ships an update monthly, and Mobile Guard Sentrynet daily. Most recently, AutoWatch was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mobile Guard Sentrynet on October 28, 2026.

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