Comparison

FindBack vs SentryGuard

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

Head to head
About

FindBack

Features
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Votre objet perdu a peut-être déjà été trouvé. FindBack connecte en temps réel les personnes qui ont perdu un objet avec celles qui en ont trouvé un - gratuitement, près de chez vous. • ENTIÈREMENT GRATUIT Aucun abonnement, aucune commission. FindBack est gratuit, pour toujours. • GÉOLOCALISÉ Les signalements sont visibles dans votre secteur. Trouvez et retrouvez au plus près de chez vous. • LA COMMUNAUTÉ VOUS ALERTE Les utilisateurs à proximité sont notifiés automatiquement dès qu'un objet correspondant est signalé. • VIE PRIVÉE RESPECTÉE Localisation approximative uniquement. Vos échanges sont privés. Conforme RGPD. • PLUS ON EST NOMBREUX, PLUS ÇA MARCHE Plus la communauté est grande, plus vos chances de retrouver votre objet augmentent. — COMMENT ÇA MARCHE — 1. Signalez votre objet perdu ou trouvé en quelques secondes, avec une photo et une localisation approximative. 2. Les utilisateurs à proximité reçoivent une alerte automatique. 3. Prenez contact en toute sécurité dans l'app et convenez d'un lieu de restitution. — NOTRE MISSION — Des milliers d'objets déposés en mairies ou gendarmeries ne retrouvent jamais leur propriétaire faute d'identification. FindBack existe pour changer ça - un objet à la fois. Rejoignez la communauté FindBack.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

FindBack4 screens
SentryGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SentryGuard at none against FindBack's 3. SentryGuard also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FindBack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SentryGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FindBack ships an update every 9 days, SentryGuard every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FindBack versus SentryGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindBackSentryGuard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuentin BOTHETBenjamin Barghoud

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FindBack

One-time3
  • Boost 1 day$0.99
  • Boost 3 days$1.99
  • Boost 7 days$3.99
None

SentryGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FindBack free?
FindBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SentryGuard free?
SentryGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FindBack or SentryGuard have ads?
FindBack shows ads; SentryGuard does not.
Which is updated more often, FindBack or SentryGuard?
FindBack ships an update every 9 days, and SentryGuard every 3 weeks. Most recently, FindBack was updated on October 31, 2026 and SentryGuard on October 31, 2026.

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