Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Ames On The Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
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.
- 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
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Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or hobbyist, Physics Toolbox transforms your smartphone’s built-in sensors into a powerful suite of scientific instruments. Easily measure, record, analyze, and export real-time data for a variety of uses—from classroom experiments to cutting-edge research. KINEMATICS G-Force Meter Linear Accelerometer Gyroscope Inclinometer Motion Visualizer (LiDAR-tracked position and velocity) ACOUSTICS Sound Meter Tone Detector Tone Generator Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram LIGHT Light Meter Color Detector Proximeter Stroboscope MAGNETISM Compass Magnetometer Magna-AR (AR visualization of magnetic field vectors) OTHER Barometer GPS - latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, number of satellites Ruler-AR (AR-estimated measurements) COMBINATION Multi Record Roller Coaster GAME Play (data-verified challenges)
Ames On The Go
Report public works issues in Ames with ease. Submit requests like potholes or drainage problems, track their progress, and attach photos. This utility app aims to streamline citizen reporting for city services.
- Report public works concerns
- Track request status
- Submit photos with reports
- Convenient citizen reporting
- Future expansion to all city departments
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The Ames On the Go mobile application will give Ames residents the opportunity to report concerns or issues related to Public Works. Requests including a developing pothole, sign vandalism, drainage problems will now have an easy, convenient reporting with the opportunity to track the request and submit pictures. Requests will be limited to public works issues initially but will expand to cover all City departments in the future. The mobile reporting, Ames on the Go, will be available through the app stores and on the City of Ames website. If you have questions or need to report an issue, please call 515.239.5160.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ames On The Go at none against Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's 1. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 31). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ames On The Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has 1.8K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Ames On The Go every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite | Ames On The Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chrystian Vieyra | City of Ames Iowa |
Customer experience
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
Ames On The Go
In-app purchases
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
- Upgrade to Pro$5.99
Ames On The Go
No in-app purchases
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