Comparison

Sci vs Mobile Oscilloscope

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

Head to head
About

Sci

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一、Basic Description 1、This software is mainly used in the digital experiment of primary and middle schools, including physical, chemical and biological experiments. 2、To work properly, the software needs to be used with sensors and bluetooth transmitter modules (sensors are connected to bluetooth launch modules). The sensor data is sent to the receiving end of the iPad or iPhone via a connected bluetooth module. 3、The software operates on portable mobile devices such as iphone or ipad, which has bluetooth low power consumption of BLE 4.0. The software can actively detect and connect bluetooth devices, real-time data collection, analytical sensor data, digital、graphic display digital and graphic display, with functions such as plug and play, automatic recognition ( sensor ), parallel acquisition, combination drawing, free coordinate, line analysis ( fitting, integral, etc. ), table record, add variables, formula, table data drawing, etc. 4、The overall design of this software adopts the Qt5.12.0 technical framework and Objective-C mixing method. 二、Use Instructions 1、Access the Bluetooth transmitter module to the sensor , turn on the power on the Bluetooth transmitter module, and then the indicator light is on. 2、Start the software on the ipad or iphone. 3、The software initial startup interface is QR code scanning interface. The ID information of the device can be automatically scanned and displayed by a QR code that is pasted on the target bluetooth module in the various bluetooth devices that are enabled, which can support scanning of 4 bluetooth modules ( that is, up to 4 sensors at the same time ),after the scan is completed, click start experimental button start scanning, discovering, connecting bluetooth equipment, sensor data transmission, data display and analysis. For easy control, it is recommended that the software be installed on the device with a screen of 4.7 inches and above. Please ensure that the operating system version is iOS 11.0 or above.

About

Mobile Oscilloscope

Transform your phone into a handheld oscilloscope for detailed audio signal analysis. Professionals can also use it for circuit measurements. Features include precise frequency measurement, multiple trigger modes, and gesture-based zooming.

Highlights
  • Audio signal analysis
  • Circuit analysis for professionals
  • Detailed signal parameter display
  • Accurate frequency measurement
  • Multiple trigger modes
  • Gesture-based measurement and zooming
  • Customizable interface colors
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This application turns your phone into a powerful handheld oscilloscope for audio signal analysis (professionals can also use for circuit analysis). The signal parameters can be displayed in detail, including: maximum value, minimum value, average value, effective value and frequency, and the frequency measurement is very accurate. There are multiple trigger modes. The trigger modes are: automatic mode, normal trigger and single trigger; the trigger edges are: rising edge trigger, falling edge trigger, rising or falling edge trigger, jump trigger and differential trigger; the trigger value can be selected. With the measurement function, it is freely measured in the horizontal and vertical directions, gesture operation, easy to use. Waveforms can be freely zoomed with gestures or buttons. Supports interface color selection. Has a storage depth of 10 seconds. This application is normally used for audio signal measurement without any risk. Circuit measurement special instructions: Professionals can use this application for circuit measurements and the electrical signal is input via the microphone channel of the headset. Please pay attention to safety: You must have enough professional knowledge. The high voltage circuit must go through the isolator and attenuator. Conventional low-voltage circuits must also add an attenuator and then enter the phone. Circuit measurement is risky and the author of this application will not be liable for any loss of personnel or equipment resulting from the correct or incorrect use of this application.

Screenshots

Sci4 screens
Mobile Oscilloscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sci at Free against Mobile Oscilloscope's $1.99. Sci also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Sci is free to download; Mobile Oscilloscope costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sci ships an update every 5 weeks, Mobile Oscilloscope every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sci versus Mobile Oscilloscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciMobile Oscilloscope
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer山东远大朗威教育科技股份有限公司怀卫 张

In-app purchases

None

Sci

No in-app purchases

None

Mobile Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sci free?
Sci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Oscilloscope free?
Mobile Oscilloscope costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sci or Mobile Oscilloscope have ads?
Neither Sci nor Mobile Oscilloscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sci or Mobile Oscilloscope?
Sci ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mobile Oscilloscope every 30 months. Most recently, Sci was updated on September 13, 2026 and Mobile Oscilloscope on September 20, 2026.

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