Comparison

Gauges vs Netimer

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

Head to head
About

Gauges

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
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Gauges turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful set of live measuring instruments. Every sensor in your device, on one clean dashboard — with a full-screen gauge, live chart and history for each one. YOUR INSTRUMENTS • Speedometer — GPS speed in km/h, mph or knots • Altimeter — your altitude in metres or feet • Barometer — atmospheric pressure in hPa, inHg, psi, kPa or mmHg • Accelerometer — g-force, live • Magnetometer — magnetic field strength in µT or gauss • Sound Level — ambient noise in dB • Compass & Location — heading (magnetic or true) plus your position on a map • Luminance — light level, straight from the camera BUILT FOR MEASURING • Live dashboard showing every instrument at once, with trend sparklines • Tap any instrument for a full-screen gauge, a live 60-second chart and min/max values • Switch units with a tap • Mark a reading to compare against later • Spoken readings at your chosen interval — perfect when your eyes are busy • Share any reading instantly GAUGES PRO Recording is free: capture sessions of up to 60 seconds and review them in the app. Go Pro to unlock the full toolkit: • Record sessions of any length — every instrument, sampled continuously • Export recordings as CSV, with units in every column header, ready for Excel, Numbers, MATLAB or Python • Fine-tune every setting, including sample rate and QNH calibration • No ads Choose a weekly, monthly or annual plan (best value), or unlock everything once with Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. If you unlocked Gauges with the original one-time purchase, you keep full access — nothing changes. Whether you're flying, sailing, hiking, driving or just curious about the world around you, Gauges gives you the numbers — clearly, instantly and beautifully. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boluga.com/privacy

About

Netimer

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Need a quick and easy way to set up a countdown? With Fast Timer, you're just a swipe away from setting the perfect countdown in minutes! Whether it's for a quick break, workout, or any task, this app is designed to help you manage your time effortlessly. Open the app, adjust your timer by the minute, and you're ready to go. With its minimalist design and one-hand control, Fast Timer is your ultimate time management tool. Key Features: Minute-Based Adjustments: Set your countdown with precision, adjusting by the minute. Instant Setup: Start timing quickly with simple swipes. One-Hand Control: Perfect for quick, on-the-go setups. Minimalist Design: Clean interface, no distractions, just focus on your time. Download Fast Timer now and take charge of your minutes! Terms of Service:https://mm1ckirkim.feishu.cn/docx/TgU5dngzCoOUZFx4O5IcFbBanIg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy:https://mm1ckirkim.feishu.cn/docx/Yt6OduKztoBrp4xM03rcrK0FnEg?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Gauges4 screens
Netimer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gauges at Free against Netimer's $0.99. Gauges also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Netimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support 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

Gauges is free to download; Netimer costs $0.99 up front. Gauges sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Netimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gauges ships an update every 2 weeks, Netimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gauges versus Netimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaugesNetimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoluga崴 徐

Bugs and requests

Gauges

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Netimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gauges

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

Netimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gauges free?
Gauges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Netimer free?
Netimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gauges or Netimer have ads?
Neither Gauges nor Netimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gauges or Netimer?
Gauges ships an update every 2 weeks, and Netimer every 2 months. Most recently, Gauges was updated on November 11, 2026 and Netimer on October 30, 2026.

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