# Gauges vs CoreMotion Data Recorder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoreMotion Data Recorder at 100% against Gauges's 54%. CoreMotion Data Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Gauges's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gauges sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and CoreMotion Data Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gauges holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gauges has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Gauges's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoreMotion Data Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gauges ships an update every 2 weeks, CoreMotion Data Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gauges | CoreMotion Data Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauges-speedometer-and-sensors/id1056649790/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boluga](https://appshunter.io/developer/449109990) | [一和 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496551363) |

## What reviewers say

### Gauges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauges-speedometer-and-sensors/id1056649790)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a versatile set of live measuring instruments. It displays data from your device's sensors on a clear dashboard, offering full-screen gauges, charts, and history for each. Advanced features and unlimited recording are available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Live dashboard with multiple sensors, Full-screen gauges with charts and history, GPS speedometer, Altimeter and barometer, Sound level meter, Exportable data recordings

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Useful tools and gauges
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 🎨 Clean and minimal interface
- 💡 Helpful for scientific/educational purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable readings
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sensor usage
- 🤔 Unclear purpose or usefulness
- 🕰️ Timestamp inaccuracies

**Reported bugs**

- Altitude reading showing unrealistic values
- Speedometer not working as expected
- Magnetometer not functioning properly
- Inconsistent or missing sensor data

**Requested features**

- Add temperature sensor
- Improve altimeter accuracy
- Implement Apple Watch complications
- Allow customization of units and settings
- Enhance data logging and export options


### CoreMotion Data Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891)

This utility app helps developers collect and visualize motion data from Apple Watch and iPhone. Recorded data syncs to the iPhone for analysis via line charts. It supports file sharing for easy data export and analysis.

**Highlights:** Collect CoreMotion data from Apple Watch/iPhone, Synchronize data to iPhone, Visualize data with line charts, Support AirDrop and file sharing, Access accelerometer, gyroscope, pedometer, magnetometer, altimeter, barometer data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gauges free?

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

### Is CoreMotion Data Recorder free?

CoreMotion Data Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gauges or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

Gauges is rated higher. Gauges averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while CoreMotion Data Recorder averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gauges or CoreMotion Data Recorder have ads?

Neither Gauges nor CoreMotion Data Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gauges or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

Gauges ships an update every 2 weeks, and CoreMotion Data Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, Gauges was updated on November 11, 2026 and CoreMotion Data Recorder on November 3, 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.*