# phyphox vs PocketLab Classic

The clearest difference is rating: PocketLab Classic at 5.0 against phyphox's 4.6. PocketLab Classic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). phyphox's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PocketLab Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: phyphox has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of phyphox's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketLab Classic's.

## The numbers

| Metric | phyphox | PocketLab Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phyphox/id1127319693/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketlab-classic/id6443502994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RWTH Aachen University](https://appshunter.io/developer/371466796) | [Myriad Sensors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005909630) |

## What reviewers say

### phyphox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phyphox/id1127319693)

Unlock your phone's sensors for scientific exploration. Conduct pre-built experiments or create your own using accelerometers, magnetometers, and more. Analyze and export data in various formats for further study.

**Highlights:** Pre-defined experiments, Data export (CSV, TSV, Excel), Web-based remote control, Custom experiment editor, Access to phone sensors, Advanced analysis functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Access to phone sensors
- 🔬 Useful for physics experiments
- 📊 Data logging and export
- 🆓 Free and no ads
- 🤔 Sparks curiosity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📉 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 App locks/minimizes recording
- ❓ Units not always clear
- ⚠️ Potential for device damage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Barometer not working on iOS 17.4
- Network error: Generic error
- Sound measurement curve disappears
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Add infrasound detector
- More units of measurement (G-force, PSI, feet)
- NFC/RFID support
- In-app bug report feature
- Allow other sensors via USB-C


### PocketLab Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketlab-classic/id6443502994)

This app connects to a science sensor to collect and analyze real-time data for STEM education. It offers graphing and data integration features, making complex scientific investigations accessible and affordable.

**Highlights:** Connects to science sensors, Real-time data streaming, Data analysis and graphing, STEM curriculum integration, Low-cost lab equipment alternative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is phyphox free?

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

### Is PocketLab Classic free?

PocketLab Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, phyphox or PocketLab Classic?

PocketLab Classic is rated higher. phyphox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while PocketLab Classic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do phyphox or PocketLab Classic have ads?

Neither phyphox nor PocketLab Classic shows ads.

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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.*