Comparison

Sensor vs Swift Paperless

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

Head to head
About

Sensor

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
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Unlock the full potential of your iPhone and iPad with Sensor-App, the ultimate tool for accessing and utilizing all of your device's sensors. Whether you're an enthusiast, a developer, or simply curious about your device's capabilities, Sensor-App offers a comprehensive suite of tools at your fingertips. Explore a plethora of sensors including: - **GPS**: Navigate with precision and track your device’s exact location. - **Gyroscope**: Experience precise orientation and rotation insights for enhanced application performance. - **Acceleration Sensor**: Measure the speed and direction of movement, perfect for fitness and motion-based applications. - **Magnetometer**: Detect magnetic field strength and direction, useful for navigation and augmented reality. - **Altimeter/Pressure Sensor**: Access real-time altitude and pressure data, ideal for outdoor adventures. - **Attitude**: Understand device posture with detailed readings of roll, pitch, and yaw. Designed with both power users and beginners in mind, Sensor-App provides intuitive access to your device’s advanced hardware features. Take control of your sensor data and transform how you interact with the world around you. Whether for personal exploration, scientific research, or application development, Sensor-App is your gateway to a more insightful mobile experience.

About

Swift Paperless

This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

Highlights
  • Native iOS integration
  • Paperless-ngx compatibility
  • Document finding
  • Document categorization
  • Add documents from phone
Features
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Swift Paperless is a native iOS app that interacts with the popular Paperless-ngx document management software. Paperless-ngx is self-hosted, and therefore fully privacy preserving: you control your data! With Swift Paperless, it's easy to find, categorize and also add documents from your phone!

Screenshots

Sensor4 screens
Swift Paperless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swift Paperless at 4.9 against Sensor's 4.0. Swift Paperless also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 56%) and ads (none vs shown). Sensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swift Paperless holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swift Paperless has 72 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 97% of Swift Paperless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensor ships an update every 2 months, Swift Paperless monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sensor versus Swift Paperless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensorSwift Paperless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.9 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchmittPaul Gessinger

Customer experience

Sensor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Swift Paperless

All ratings72 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%

In-app purchases

None

Sensor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Swift Paperless

One-time4
  • Coffee money$3.99
  • Proper thank-you$8.99
  • Above and beyond$17.99
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  • Legendary generosity$44.99

Questions

Is Sensor free?
Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swift Paperless free?
Swift Paperless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensor or Swift Paperless?
Swift Paperless is rated higher. Sensor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Swift Paperless averages 4.9 from 72 ratings.
Do Sensor or Swift Paperless have ads?
Sensor shows ads; Swift Paperless does not.
Which is updated more often, Sensor or Swift Paperless?
Sensor ships an update every 2 months, and Swift Paperless monthly. Most recently, Sensor was updated on September 29, 2026 and Swift Paperless on October 11, 2026.

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