# Sensor vs CoreMotion Data Recorder

Sensor and CoreMotion Data Recorder both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CoreMotion Data Recorder's written reviews are positive against 56% of Sensor's. CoreMotion Data Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Sensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoreMotion Data Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Sensor against 4.0 for CoreMotion Data Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Sensor's written reviews are positive against 100% of CoreMotion Data Recorder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensor | CoreMotion Data Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-app/id1466399692/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volker Schmitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466399691) | [一和 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496551363) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-app/id1466399692)

Access and utilize all your device's sensors with this comprehensive tool. Explore GPS, gyroscope, acceleration, magnetometer, altimeter, and attitude data for various applications and research.

**Highlights:** Access GPS for precise location, Utilize gyroscope for orientation, Measure acceleration and movement, Detect magnetic fields with magnetometer, Access altimeter and pressure data, Monitor device attitude (roll, pitch, yaw)

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoreMotion Data Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891)

This utility app helps developers collect and visualize motion data from Apple Watch and iPhone. Recorded data syncs to the iPhone for analysis via line charts. It supports file sharing for easy data export and analysis.

**Highlights:** Collect CoreMotion data from Apple Watch/iPhone, Synchronize data to iPhone, Visualize data with line charts, Support AirDrop and file sharing, Access accelerometer, gyroscope, pedometer, magnetometer, altimeter, barometer data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensor free?

Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CoreMotion Data Recorder free?

CoreMotion Data Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sensor or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

Sensor and CoreMotion Data Recorder are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sensor or CoreMotion Data Recorder have ads?

Neither Sensor nor CoreMotion Data Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sensor or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

Sensor ships an update every 2 months, and CoreMotion Data Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, Sensor was updated on September 10, 2026 and CoreMotion Data Recorder on June 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*