Comparison

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Cable Fault Vision

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 phone into a scientific instrument suite, measuring sound, light, magnetism, motion, and more. It's ideal for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists to record, analyze, and export real-time sensor data for experiments and research.

Highlights
  • Measure sound, light, magnetism, and motion
  • Record, analyze, and export real-time data
  • AR visualization for magnetic fields and measurements
  • Includes barometer, GPS, and ruler functions
  • Data-verified challenges for interactive learning
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

Cable Fault Vision

Features
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Cable Fault Vision (CFV) is a portable, battery-powered diagnostic tool that helps maintenance technicians locate faults in wiring made of two or more conductors. Using Multi-Carrier Time Domain Reflectometry (MCTDR), it sends a probe signal down the line and analyzes the reflection to identify and pinpoint open circuits, short circuits, and other anomalies. CFV connects over Bluetooth to this app, which shows results as a simple list of likely scenarios or as detailed reflectometry curves for deeper analysis. It detects both permanent faults and intermittent faults.

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens
Cable Fault Vision3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cable Fault Vision at none against Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's 1. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Cable Fault Vision fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite versus Cable Fault Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteCable Fault Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraWiretronic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99
None

Cable Fault Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cable Fault Vision free?
Cable Fault Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Cable Fault Vision have ads?
Neither Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite nor Cable Fault Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Cable Fault Vision?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, and Cable Fault Vision fortnightly. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite was updated on November 13, 2026 and Cable Fault Vision on October 31, 2026.

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