SensusMobile vs Google Fi Wireless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SensusMobile
This system monitors device information, interacts with users for data input, and anonymizes collected data for research. It can track health indicators and integrate with Bluetooth sensors, requiring user configuration for data collection.
- Mobile sensing system
- User interaction for data input
- Data anonymization
- Local and remote data storage
- HealthKit integration
- Bluetooth sensor integration
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Sensus is a system for mobile sensing. While it is running, Sensus monitors various types of information flowing through the device, interacts with the user to solicit information, and coordinates the collection, anonymization, and storage of this information locally as well as remotely. Sensus has been designed and implemented for use in research advancing public health and public safety. However, Sensus is a general-purpose system. Researchers in other fields, industrial companies, and individuals interested in self-monitoring might find it useful. By default, Sensus will not collect, store, or upload any information from the device on which it is running. Sensus must be configured by the device owner in order for it do these things. Thus, as shipped, the Sensus app does not pose any privacy risks. If you participate in Sensus studies, you will be presented with a detailed description of the data to be collected. Disclaimers: This app can, with your permission, continuously monitor your phone's GPS sensor. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app integrates with the iOS HealthKit so that, with your permission, the app can track a variety of indicators related to your health and well being. This app is capable of integrating with wearable Bluetooth sensors for collection of associated data. Use of Bluetooth can dramatically decrease battery life.
Google Fi Wireless
This app provides a mobile phone plan with reliable 5G coverage, enhanced security, and international perks. Manage your service, track data, and access customer support all within the application.
- Ultra-reliable 5G coverage
- Industry-leading security features
- Top-priority data speeds
- Hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs
- International coverage
- Unlimited calls and texts
- Advanced spam call blocking
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Google Fi Wireless phone plans keep you connected with ultra-reliable 5G coverage, industry-leading security features, and plenty of perks at no extra cost.1 Get ahead with top-priority data speeds.2 Share your data to multiple devices – like laptops and tablets – with hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs.3,4 Plus, enjoy instant coverage when you travel internationally.5 All plans include: • Unlimited calls and texts 6 • Built-in Google account security to help protect you and your information • Advanced spam call blocking powered by Google AI 7 • VPN by Google to help shield your online activity 8 Use this app to manage your plan: • Start your service • Add people to your plan • Find deals on new phones • Switch to a different plan • Check your data usage • Get 24/7 customer support #1 carrier for overall satisfaction – PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards “A brilliantly designed app” – Tom’s Guide Note: You'll need to sign up for Google Fi Wireless before you can use the app. Google Fi is only available to US residents, and isn't intended for extended international use. 1 5G service not available in all areas. Speed and performance depend on factors like device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For more information, visit g.co/fi/broadband-facts. 2 Google Fi Wireless is not subject to data traffic deprioritization during times of high network usage. 3 High-speed hotspot tethering up to 25 GB/person on Unlimited Standard and 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium. Hotspot tethering counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. 4 High-speed data for cellular-enabled tablets and laptops, up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. You can connect up to four devices with data-only SIMs, and you can use the same SIM with multiple devices. 5 International high-speed data up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium, and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. Not intended for international use over 90 consecutive days. 6 Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages are an item of your data usage. If you are on an unlimited data plan, you will not incur any additional charges by sending RCS messages. 7 Blocks spam known to Google. May not detect all spam calls. 8 Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN by Google. Use of VPN by Google may increase data costs depending on your plan. Not available in all countries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SensusMobile at 5.0 against Google Fi Wireless's 4.4. SensusMobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.4). Google Fi Wireless's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SensusMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Fi Wireless has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SensusMobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Google Fi Wireless every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SensusMobile | Google Fi Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (20K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UVA Apps, LLC | |
Customer experience
SensusMobile
Google Fi Wireless
Bugs and requests
SensusMobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Google Fi Wireless
Reported bugs
3 issues- Accounts being canceled without consent
- Porting issues with phone numbers
- Inconsistent service quality
Requested features
3 requests- Improved data plan options
- Seamless network switching
- Better iPhone integration
In-app purchases
SensusMobile
No in-app purchases
Google Fi Wireless
No in-app purchases
Questions
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