Comparison

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer vs Ocean 4D+

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

Head to head
About

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer

This app uses your device's accelerometer to measure and graph G-Force and acceleration over time. It allows you to record and export data as a CSV file, making it useful for analyzing motion in vehicles, vibrations, and educational physics experiments.

Highlights
  • Measures G-Force and acceleration
  • Graphs G-Force vs. Time
  • Graphs Acceleration vs. Time
  • Records and exports data as CSV
  • Analyzes motion in vehicles and vibrations
  • Useful for classroom physics experiments
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a motion laboratory. Physics Toolbox Accelerometer reads the accelerometer built into your device and shows exactly what it measures — live, in three dimensions, in units you can check. MEASURE • G-Force — the ratio of normal force to gravity, in X, Y, Z and total magnitude • Linear Acceleration — the same motion with gravity removed, in m/s² • Spectrum — a live FFT that finds the dominant frequency in a vibration RECORD AND ANALYSE • Record any run to CSV, then replay it with duration, maximum and average • Import CSV files recorded elsewhere and analyse them the same way • Share a recording straight from the app BUILT FOR TEACHING Each mode explains the physics behind it: how a piezoresistive cantilever bends under acceleration, how a capacitive accelerometer varies the electric potential across its plates, and why an object in free fall reads zero g. PRO A single lifetime purchase unlocks the signal filters — moving average, Kalman and low-pass — and analysis of saved and imported recordings. Works on iPhone and iPad, in light and dark, with VoiceOver throughout.

About

Ocean 4D+

Explore a vibrant underwater world with augmented reality. Bring marine creatures to life in your environment, interact with them, and learn fascinating facts about their habitats and conservation status.

Highlights
  • Cardless Augmented Reality
  • Interactive 3D marine creatures
  • Realistic animations
  • Digital Encyclopedia of marine animals
  • Conservation status information
  • Habitat and diet details
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From the cute clown anemonefish to various fascinating sharks, Ocean 4D+ is here to take you on an underwater marine voyage. CARD & CARDLESS AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE Place the 3D marine creatures directly in your environment or scan the cards available on our website below to summon the animals right in front of you. INTERACTION Tap the creatures to watch some realistic animations and pair them up with the available interactive objects to see their reactions. DIGITAL ENCYCLOPEDIA Visit the 3D Library feature to learn more about many amazing marine animals. Be aware of their conservation status and the threats they are facing. Find out about their diet, sizes, and in which ocean layer(s) do they live. * Minimum Device Requirements for Ocean 4D+: 1. Min OS (for Cardless AR feature): iOS 9 2. Min OS (for Cards AR feature): iOS 7.0 3. Processor: Qualcomm chipset, 1.2 GHz 4. RAM: 3 GB 5. Camera: 8 MPX 6. Memory card supports Augmented Reality feature 7. Not compatible with Intel Atom processor

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer4 screens
Ocean 4D+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ocean 4D+ at 100% against Physics Toolbox Accelerometer's 38%. Ocean 4D+ also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Physics Toolbox Accelerometer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Physics Toolbox Accelerometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ocean 4D+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ocean 4D+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Physics Toolbox Accelerometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ocean 4D+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer ships an update every 8 months, Ocean 4D+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer versus Ocean 4D+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox AccelerometerOcean 4D+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraOctagon Studio Ltd

Customer experience

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

Ocean 4D+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Accelerometer

One-time1
  • Accelerometer Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Ocean 4D+

One-time1
  • All Marine Animals$2.99

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Accelerometer free?
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ocean 4D+ free?
Ocean 4D+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Physics Toolbox Accelerometer or Ocean 4D+?
Ocean 4D+ is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Accelerometer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ocean 4D+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Physics Toolbox Accelerometer or Ocean 4D+ have ads?
Neither Physics Toolbox Accelerometer nor Ocean 4D+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Toolbox Accelerometer or Ocean 4D+?
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer ships an update every 8 months, and Ocean 4D+ every 2 months. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Accelerometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ocean 4D+ on November 3, 2026.

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