Comparison

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite vs Bubble Level

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

Bubble Level

Transform your device into a precise spirit level and inclinometer. Features innovative face-down measurement, dual bullseye and tubular levels, and audio/haptic feedback for accurate alignment in various projects.

Highlights
  • Face-down precision mode
  • Dual bullseye and tubular levels
  • Audio and haptic zero feedback
  • Relative zero and calibration
  • Angle lock/hold
  • Digital angle readout
Features
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Hang the picture straight. Get the shelf level. See which corner needs a lift. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a handy bubble level and angle finder for the small adjustments that finish a job well. Measure face down, read when you lift Start a short countdown and place your phone screen-down on the surface. The result stays locked when you pick it up, keeping the rear camera bump out of the way while you measure. A phone-back guide shows which side or corner to raise. See the tilt as you work Use the circular bubble to check a surface in two directions, or the classic horizontal vial to line up an edge. Clear angle readings help you follow each adjustment, from a picture frame to a shelf or table. Keep the reading you need Hold a live measurement to inspect it away from the surface. Set a reference with calibration to compare relative angles, and choose sound or vibration cues for leveling. At home, in the workshop or setting up a tripod, keep a quick leveling tool close at hand. Choose from 28 languages and get on with the job.

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens
Bubble Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite at none against Bubble Level's shown. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Bubble Level's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Bubble Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Level 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 2, 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 100% of Bubble Level's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Bubble Level every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite versus Bubble Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteBubble Level
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraTianyu Lu

Customer experience

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

All ratings1,835 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative11.2%

Bubble Level

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99
1 purchases

Bubble Level

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Bubble Level?
Bubble Level is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Bubble Level averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Bubble Level have ads?
Bubble Level shows ads; Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite does not.
Which is updated more often, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Bubble Level?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, and Bubble Level every 2 weeks. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Level on November 6, 2026.

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