Wattly vs SentryGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wattly
Monitor your Tesla's real-time data, control it remotely, and analyze driving habits. Automate vehicle actions, track charging costs, and explore detailed battery health insights. Connect with a driver community and utilize helpful utilities like rain radar.
- Real-time vehicle data dashboard
- Remote control capabilities
- Customizable automations
- Live charging tracking with cost
- Detailed trip history and analytics
- Battery health monitoring
- Tesla driver community features
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Wattly is a powerful companion app for your Tesla. Get real-time vehicle data, remote controls, and detailed driving analytics all within a sleek, elegant interface. REAL-TIME DASHBOARD & REMOTE CONTROLS * Monitor battery, range, charging status, temperatures, and location with live updates AUTOMATIONS * Combine triggers and actions so your vehicle reacts automatically * Triggers (battery, temperature, location, schedule...) and automated actions LIVE CHARGING TRACKING * Power, remaining time, and charging cost in real time * Live Activities on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island * Charging history with costs, pricing rules, and location-based organization TRIP HISTORY & POSTCARDS * All your drives with map routes, energy consumption, and driving score * Share stylish Tesla travel postcards * Road trips · EV vs gasoline cost comparison ADVANCED STATS * Driving · Energy · Activity · Battery health * Efficiency by temperature, driving patterns, vampire drain * FSD Center DRIVER COMMUNITY * Competitive leagues * Travel passport: cities, regions, and countries visited * Achievements BATTERY HEALTH * Degradation curves and health percentage over time * Voltage, temperature, and model-specific data UTILITIES * Rain radar and weather alerts at your Tesla’s location * Tire pressure · Vampire drain · Firmware versions by country APPLE ECOSYSTEM * Apple Watch with dashboard and remote controls * Home widgets · Live Activities · Customizable navigation bar YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL * Import your history from third-party apps * Export all your data Using Wattly with your vehicle requires Wattly Access: a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. New subscribers may be offered a free trial; whether you are eligible, how long it lasts and what is charged afterwards are shown before you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel them in your Apple Account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Compatible with Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S (2021+), Model X (2021+), and Cybertruck. Requires access to the Tesla Fleet API. Some advanced features like FSD Center require HW4 or newer. Designed with privacy as a priority, using the official Tesla Fleet API. Wattly is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc. Terms of Use: https://wattly.tech/terms Privacy Policy: https://wattly.tech/privacy Download Wattly and discover a smarter way to enjoy your Tesla.
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.
- 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
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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 detected—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: • 100% FREE: No hidden subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no trackers. • COMMUNITY-FUNDED: The development and infrastructure of SentryGuard rely entirely and solely on user donations. • OPEN SOURCE: The application's code is public and auditable by anyone. You know exactly how your data is processed. • 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 • 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. • 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. • CRITICAL ALERTS: Break-in alerts ring even in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb. • ONE TONE PER ALERT: Pick from 5 tones (Sentry Siren, Tesla Horn, Danger Sonar…), with a different one per vehicle and per alert type. • PAUSE ALERTS: Silence Sentry alerts from 30 minutes to until tomorrow, from the app or right from the notification. Break-in alerts stay on. • STRAIGHT TO THE CAMERA: Tap an alert to open the Tesla app on the Sentry camera view of the vehicle. • 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. • ZERO BATTERY DRAIN TELEMETRY: Passive listening to Tesla's official telemetry stream with no constant polling and zero phantom drain at rest. • VIRTUAL KEY PAIRING: Securely associate a Tesla virtual key to send encrypted commands to your vehicle reliably and safely. • ALERT HISTORY: View a complete and detailed history of your vehicle's events at a glance, with filters for severity level (Critical / Warning). • SIMPLIFIED CONTROL: Enable or disable Sentry Mode or the intrusion alarm system with a simple gesture. • 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SentryGuard at none against Wattly's 7. SentryGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). Wattly's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Wattly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SentryGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wattly ships an update every 8 days, SentryGuard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wattly | SentryGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wattly Technologies S.L. | Benjamin Barghoud |
Customer experience
Wattly
SentryGuard
In-app purchases
Wattly
- Wattly Access7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Wattly Access$6.991 Month
- Wattly Access Duo Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Wattly Access (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Wattly Access (Annual)$69.991 Year
- Wattly Access Duo Annual$79.991 Year
- Wattly Access (Lifetime)$299.99
SentryGuard
No in-app purchases









