Comparison

Sensors Toolbox vs Universal Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Sensors Toolbox

Access and visualize data from all your smartphone's sensors in real time. Collect information from accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS, barometers, and more, then convert it into easy-to-read graphs. This app offers a clean, intuitive interface for comprehensive sensor analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data collection
  • Accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS
  • Barometer, decibel meter, metal detector
  • Compass functionality
  • Intuitive graph visualization
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Sensor toolbox makes the most of all the sensors in your smartphone. With a user-friendly interface and easy to read layout, Sensor Multitool - Toolbox allows you to collect data in real time for any and all sensors on your phone. Convert the data into easy to read graphs with a detailed readout from each sensor. This app contains everything you need: an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS Data, barometer, decibel meter, metal detector, compass, and much more. This app follows all material design guidelines, meaning the app is clean and simple to use This app uses intuitive graphs to create clean, orderly graphs of all data collected.

About

Universal Toolbox

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Universal Toolbox brings practical measurement, sensor, scanning and everyday calculation tools together in one organized app. MEASURE AND OBSERVE - Level & Angle shows live X/Y angles, inclination and a responsive bubble with explicit calibration. - Compass provides heading, bearing lock, coordinates and available altitude information. - Motion Sensors displays acceleration, rotation rate, gravity and device attitude. - Barometer shows atmospheric pressure and relative altitude when supported by the device. - Noise Meter displays raw audio levels and clearly labeled estimated or calibrated sound-pressure readings. - Screen Ruler offers metric and fractional-inch scales with per-device calibration. SCAN AND CREATE - Scan QR codes and common barcode formats using the camera. - Review detected content before opening a link or taking another action. - Generate, copy and share QR codes and Code 128 barcodes on your device. EVERYDAY UTILITIES - Control flashlight brightness and use Steady, Strobe or SOS patterns. - Convert length, mass, temperature, volume, area, speed, pressure, energy and time units. - Use a Decimal-based calculator with percentages, repeated operations and copy support. PRIVACY AND ACCESS Hardware readings and generated content are processed on your device. Camera, microphone, motion and location access are requested only when you open a tool that needs them. No account is required. Five core tools are available for free. Premium unlocks the remaining Premium tools and removes eligible advertising. Monthly and Annual plans renew automatically unless canceled, while Lifetime Premium is a one-time purchase. Measurements are general-purpose estimates and are not professional, medical, navigation, construction or safety-certified instruments. Privacy Policy: https://aksiutsich.com/apps/universal-toolbox/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://aksiutsich.com/apps/universal-toolbox/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Sensors Toolbox4 screens
Universal Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sensors Toolbox at none against Universal Toolbox's 3. Sensors Toolbox also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Universal Toolbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sensors Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sensors Toolbox versus Universal Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensors ToolboxUniversal Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew NealAndrei Aksiutsich

In-app purchases

None

Sensors Toolbox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Toolbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Sensors Toolbox free?
Sensors Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Toolbox free?
Universal Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sensors Toolbox or Universal Toolbox have ads?
Both Sensors Toolbox and Universal Toolbox show ads.

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