Comparison

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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)

About

Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

Analyze your surroundings with your iPhone's sensors. Detect magnetic field changes and scan your Wi-Fi network to see connected devices. All processing is done locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Live magnetometer readings
  • Magnetic field anomaly detection
  • Wi-Fi network scanning
  • View connected IP addresses
  • Save scan history
  • On-device processing
Features
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Magnetic Sensor & Wi-Fi Scanner helps you better understand your surroundings using only your iPhone’s built-in sensors and network interfaces. Sensor Scan – Magnetometer • View live magnetometer readings • Detect changes and anomalies in magnetic fields around your device Network Scan – Wi-Fi • Scan your current Wi-Fi network to see connected IP addresses • View basic details for devices on your local network • Save scan results on your device and review your history later Tap Start Scan, switch between Sensor and Network modes, and follow the on-screen meters. All processing happens on your device; no scan data is uploaded to the cloud. Important Notice This app is not a professional surveillance detection instrument and does not guarantee detection of any specific device or camera. It is intended only for general signal analysis and environmental exploration in places where you have permission to scan. Subscription Unlock full access with an auto-renewable weekly subscription: • Weekly subscription: $4.99 per week Subscription Terms • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://spyphone.com/magnetometerprivacy/ Terms of Use: https://spyphone.com/magnetometerterms/

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens
Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite at 81% against Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's 0%. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite versus Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteMagnetometer & WiFi Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraSpy Phone Labs LLC

Customer experience

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

All ratings1,798 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative11.2%

Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99
1 purchases

Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Spy Camera Detection Helper$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner free?
Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner have ads?
Neither Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite nor Magnetometer & WiFi Scanner shows ads.

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