Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Theta
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)
Theta
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Theta-Meter X Theta-Meter X is a companion application designed to work with compatible Theta-Meter hardware devices. The app connects via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0 or higher) or Wi-Fi and displays real-time electrical resistance measurements from objects connected to the device’s electrodes. Key Features: - Real-time visualization of electrical resistance changes - Clear analog-style needle indicator for dynamic monitoring - Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity - Simple, user-friendly interface - Stable data transmission from supported hardware devices How It Works When connected to a compatible device, the app measures and displays variations in electrical resistance detected between attached electrodes. The needle indicator provides a continuous visual representation of resistance fluctuations, allowing users to observe dynamic changes over time. Intended Use Theta-Meter X is designed for general experimental, educational, and technical purposes involving electrical resistance measurement. It is intended for use with compatible hardware devices only. Important Notice This application and the associated hardware are not medical devices. They are not intended for diagnosing, treating, curing, preventing, or mitigating any disease or health condition. The app does not provide medical, therapeutic, or psychological advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Theta at none against Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's 1. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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. Theta asks for nothing beyond the download.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Theta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite | Theta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chrystian Vieyra | Mikhail Fedorov |
In-app purchases
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
- Upgrade to Pro$5.99
Theta
No in-app purchases
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