Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs DataBass
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)
DataBass
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DataBass is a touch-first database client for developers and database administrators. Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis directly or through an SSH Tunnel. Keep connections organized in groups, then browse tables, views, schemas, and Redis keys from a focused workspace on your iPhone or iPad. With DataBass, you can: • Manage database connections in one place • Organize connections into groups • Browse tables, views, and Redis keys • Inspect schemas, fields, types, keys, and constraints • Filter, sort, and review records • Write and run SQL queries or Redis commands on the go • Open multiple database and table views for a productive workflow • Optionally back up and restore connection settings and groups with your own Google Drive Sessions open in read-only mode. Editing requires an explicit unlock, and changes stay in a Draft until you review and apply them. Credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and are never included in Google Drive backups. Whether you are troubleshooting an incident, checking production data, or working away from your desk, DataBass keeps your database tools within reach. The iOS app is fully featured and free, with no ads, account requirement, or in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DataBass at none against Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's 1. DataBass also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. DataBass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, DataBass daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite | DataBass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chrystian Vieyra | 識途科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
- Upgrade to Pro$5.99
DataBass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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