# Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Sensors Toolbox

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite at 4.7 against Sensors Toolbox's 4.2. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Sensors Toolbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sensors Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has 1.8K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Sensors Toolbox's.

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Sensors Toolbox every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite | Sensors Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-toolbox-sensor-suite/id1128914250/reviews)** | [4.2 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensors-toolbox-multitool/id1383687190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chrystian Vieyra](https://appshunter.io/developer/998187453) | [Andrew Neal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102865152) |

## What reviewers say

### Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-toolbox-sensor-suite/id1128914250)

This app turns your smartphone into a scientific instrument suite, enabling measurement, recording, analysis, and export of real-time sensor data. It offers tools for kinematics, acoustics, light, magnetism, and more, suitable for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Real-time sensor data measurement, Data recording and analysis, Data export functionality, Kinematics tools (accelerometer, gyroscope), Acoustics tools (sound meter, oscilloscope), Magnetism tools (compass, magnetometer), AR visualization for magnetic fields and measurements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sensors Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensors-toolbox-multitool/id1383687190)

Access and visualize data from all your smartphone's sensors in real time. Collect information from accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS, barometers, and more, then convert it into easy-to-read graphs. This app offers a clean, intuitive interface for comprehensive sensor analysis.

**Highlights:** Real-time sensor data collection, Accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, Barometer, decibel meter, metal detector, Compass functionality, Intuitive graph visualization, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sensors Toolbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Sensors Toolbox?

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sensors Toolbox averages 4.2 from 134 ratings.

### Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Sensors Toolbox have ads?

Sensors Toolbox shows ads; Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Sensors Toolbox?

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, and Sensors Toolbox every 7 months. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sensors Toolbox on August 20, 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.*
