Comparison

Sensor Data Recorder vs IMU Utility

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

Head to head
About

Sensor Data Recorder

This utility app records gyroscope, accelerometer, and audio data from your device. Export your recorded data as CSV or M4A files for further processing, particularly for machine learning applications. Your data remains private and is only accessible on your device.

Highlights
  • Record gyroscope and accelerometer data
  • Record audio simultaneously
  • Label recordings for ML workflow
  • Adjust data capture frequency
  • Download or email data
  • Export as CSV and M4A
Features
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A lightweight utility in order to quickly and securely record CoreMotion gyroscope and accelerometer data together with audio data. CoreMotion data can be downloaded as a CSV (comma separated values) file and audio can be downloaded as a standard m4a file. Your data is only available on your device. Data will not be shared with others and will not be uploaded centrally. Data can then be used for further processing, mostly for machine learning (ML) / deep learning purposes. Key highlights: - Record gyroscope and accelerometer data directly from your phone's CoreMotion module - In parallel, record audio from your phone's microphone - Assign a label to each recording which can be later used in your machine learning workflow - Choose the frequency of the data to be captured per second - Download the captured data or send it via email - Further process the data within your favorite machine learning environment, e.g. using Python

About

IMU Utility

This tool displays and transfers measurement data from iPhone's MotionManager and internal IMU sensors. It supports exporting data in CSV, JSON, and Google Protobuf formats, allowing your iPhone to function as an external IMU sensor.

Highlights
  • View MotionManager data
  • View internal IMU sensor data
  • Transfer measurement data
  • Export data as CSV
  • Export data as JSON
  • Export data as Google Protobuf
Features
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The IMU Utility is an easy tool to show and transfer the measurement data of iPhone's both MotionManager and internal IMU sensors. This application provides transferring the measurement data as well as watching the data by using three different kinds of formats such as CSV, JSON and Google Protobuf. You can use your iPhone as an external IMU sensor.

Screenshots

Sensor Data Recorder2 screens
IMU Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sensor Data Recorder and IMU Utility both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Sensor Data Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of IMU Utility's. Sensor Data Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Sensor Data Recorder against 3.0 for IMU Utility. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Sensor Data Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of IMU Utility's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sensor Data Recorder versus IMU Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor Data RecorderIMU Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 26 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNils AckermannPusik Park

Customer experience

Sensor Data Recorder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

IMU Utility

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sensor Data Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

IMU Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensor Data Recorder free?
Sensor Data Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IMU Utility free?
IMU Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensor Data Recorder or IMU Utility?
Sensor Data Recorder and IMU Utility are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Sensor Data Recorder or IMU Utility have ads?
Neither Sensor Data Recorder nor IMU Utility shows ads.

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