MateDrive vs SentryGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MateDrive
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Turn the driving and charging data in TeslaMate into a clear history and insights you can understand at a glance. MateDrive is a native iPhone app for self-hosted TeslaMate users. Explore live vehicle status, drives, charging sessions, energy statistics, and trip analysis in one clean, intuitive experience. One timeline for every event Follow drives and charging sessions in chronological order to understand how your day and energy use connect. Turn numbers into useful insights The redesigned statistics dashboard reveals driving patterns, energy flow, efficiency, charging mix, and activity by time of day. Discover trips you may have missed MateDrive analyzes driving history and recommends trips you have not saved yet. Group related drives and review total distance and energy use. Live vehicle status Check battery level, estimated range, location, inside and outside temperature, tire pressure, lock status, and Sentry Mode. Detailed drive and charging records Explore route maps, speed, power and elevation charts, energy consumption, charging cost, charging speed, and battery progression. Your data stays on your server MateDrive never connects directly to Tesla servers. Vehicle data comes from your personal TeslaMate installation. Requirements - A self-hosted TeslaMate instance - Network access to your TeslaMate server Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 β 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 detectedβeven 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: β’ 100% FREE: No hidden subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no trackers. β’ COMMUNITY-FUNDED: The development and infrastructure of SentryGuard rely entirely and solely on user donations. β’ OPEN SOURCE: The application's code is public and auditable by anyone. You know exactly how your data is processed. β’ 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 β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ CRITICAL ALERTS: Break-in alerts ring even in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb. β’ ONE TONE PER ALERT: Pick from 5 tones (Sentry Siren, Tesla Horn, Danger Sonarβ¦), with a different one per vehicle and per alert type. β’ PAUSE ALERTS: Silence Sentry alerts from 30 minutes to until tomorrow, from the app or right from the notification. Break-in alerts stay on. β’ STRAIGHT TO THE CAMERA: Tap an alert to open the Tesla app on the Sentry camera view of the vehicle. β’ 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. β’ ZERO BATTERY DRAIN TELEMETRY: Passive listening to Tesla's official telemetry stream with no constant polling and zero phantom drain at rest. β’ VIRTUAL KEY PAIRING: Securely associate a Tesla virtual key to send encrypted commands to your vehicle reliably and safely. β’ ALERT HISTORY: View a complete and detailed history of your vehicle's events at a glance, with filters for severity level (Critical / Warning). β’ SIMPLIFIED CONTROL: Enable or disable Sentry Mode or the intrusion alarm system with a simple gesture. β’ 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 MateDrive's 3. SentryGuard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). MateDrive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. MateDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SentryGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
MateDrive ships an update every 3 days, SentryGuard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MateDrive | SentryGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 87.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daily Prompt | Benjamin Barghoud |
In-app purchases
MateDrive
- MateDrive Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- MateDrive Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- MateDrive Premium Lifetime$19.99
SentryGuard
No in-app purchases
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