# Sensor vs Actions For Obsidian

The clearest difference is rating: Actions For Obsidian at 4.8 against Sensor's 4.0. Actions For Obsidian also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). Sensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actions For Obsidian sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Actions For Obsidian holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions For Obsidian has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Sensor's written reviews are positive against 88% of Actions For Obsidian's.

Sensor ships an update every 2 months, Actions For Obsidian every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensor | Actions For Obsidian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-app/id1466399692/reviews) | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-for-obsidian/id1659667937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **18.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volker Schmitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466399691) | [Carlo Zottmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/575640423) |

## 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)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Actions For Obsidian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-for-obsidian/id1659667937)

This app bridges your personal knowledge management notes with Apple's automation tools. It offers over 40 actions to integrate your notes with other applications, enabling seamless data flow between your vaults and the wider Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Create and manipulate notes, Search and organize notes, Work with files and folders, Integrate with Dataview, Utilize note properties, Execute Obsidian commands

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| macOS+iOS License Upgrade (S) | $6.99 | one-time |
| macOS-only License (S) | $8.99 | one-time |
| iOS-only License (S) | $8.99 | one-time |
| macOS+iOS License Upgrade (M) | $8.99 | one-time |
| macOS-only License (M) | $11.99 | one-time |
| iOS-only License (M) | $11.99 | one-time |
| macOS-only License (L) | $14.99 | one-time |
| iOS-only License (L) | $14.99 | one-time |
| macOS + iOS License (S) | $14.99 | one-time |
| macOS + iOS License (M) | $19.99 | one-time |
| macOS + iOS License (L) | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensor free?

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

### Is Actions For Obsidian free?

Actions For Obsidian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sensor or Actions For Obsidian?

Actions For Obsidian is rated higher. Sensor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Actions For Obsidian averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Sensor or Actions For Obsidian have ads?

Sensor shows ads; Actions For Obsidian does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sensor or Actions For Obsidian?

Sensor ships an update every 2 months, and Actions For Obsidian every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sensor was updated on September 29, 2026 and Actions For Obsidian on October 7, 2026.

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