# Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Sensors NM

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite at 1.8K against Sensors NM's 4. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). Sensors NM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sensors NM sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sensors NM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 63% of Sensors NM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Sensors NM every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite | Sensors NM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-toolbox-sensor-suite/id1128914250/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensors-nm/id1554884319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chrystian Vieyra](https://appshunter.io/developer/998187453) | [Sergey Krasavin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554884321) |

## 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 NM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensors-nm/id1554884319)

Monitor IoT devices and sensors, both public and your own. Visualize data with custom dashboards and historical plots. Receive important notifications and access aviation weather reports.

**Highlights:** Monitor public and private IoT sensors, Map view of public sensors, Create custom sensor dashboards, Plot sensor data over time, Receive project notifications, View aviation METAR reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation (Level 1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Level 2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Level 3) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium tips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Level 4) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge tips | $10.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Level 5) | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?

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

### Is Sensors NM free?

Sensors NM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Sensors NM is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sensors NM averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite nor Sensors NM shows ads.

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

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, and Sensors NM every 4 weeks. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sensors NM on October 14, 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.*