# Gate Sentry vs SecStream VPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gate Sentry at none against SecStream VPN's 8. Gate Sentry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 199). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecStream VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Gate Sentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gate Sentry against 4.7 for SecStream VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gate Sentry has 10K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Gate Sentry's written reviews are positive against 60% of SecStream VPN's.

Gate Sentry ships an update every 3 weeks, SecStream VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gate Sentry | SecStream VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-sentry/id896306989/reviews)** | [4.7 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secstream-vpn/id1667555580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gate Sentry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002264825) | [Busk (PTS) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667555582) |

## What reviewers say

### Gate Sentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-sentry/id896306989)

Streamline visitor access for guarded properties using mobile software. Manage guest lists remotely, receive arrival notifications, and enable security personnel to grant access in seconds.

**Highlights:** Eliminates costly hardware, Mobile and tablet software integration, Remote guest list management, Real-time security guard updates, Arrival notifications, Visitor history access, Fast visitor lookup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Improves security
- 👍 Convenient for residents
- 👍 Helpful notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy date/time feature
- 🐛 Login issues after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on newer devices
- 🔍 Limited name/character input

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Login not working on new iPhones
- Notifications not displaying guest details

**Requested features**

- Allow special characters and spaces in names
- Implement calendar-based date selection
- Add support for company/vendor names
- Enable recurring visitor scheduling


### SecStream VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secstream-vpn/id1667555580)

Secure your online activity and browse with confidence. This application offers advanced protection through cutting-edge encryption, ensuring your data remains private from prying eyes. Connect to premium servers for fast, reliable, and secure internet access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online privacy solution, Cutting-edge encryption, Premium server access, Fast and secure internet, Browse with confidence

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gate Sentry free?

Gate Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecStream VPN free?

SecStream VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gate Sentry or SecStream VPN?

Gate Sentry is rated higher. Gate Sentry averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while SecStream VPN averages 4.7 from 199 ratings.

### Do Gate Sentry or SecStream VPN have ads?

SecStream VPN shows ads; Gate Sentry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gate Sentry or SecStream VPN?

Gate Sentry ships an update every 3 weeks, and SecStream VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Gate Sentry was updated on September 24, 2026 and SecStream VPN on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*