# Sensor Data Recorder vs IMU Utility

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensor Data Recorder | IMU Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-data-recorder/id1438400138/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imu-utility/id6443543479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nils Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308556492) | [Pusik Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259054727) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensor Data Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-data-recorder/id1438400138)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IMU Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imu-utility/id6443543479)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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