Sensor Logger vs Take One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sensor Logger
This app collects and displays data from various device sensors, including motion, GPS, and audio. It offers background recording, interactive plots, and multiple export formats. Advanced features allow for data streaming, systematic data collection from other users, and creating shareable data-driven dashboards.
- One-tap logging
- Background recording
- Interactive plot visualization
- Data streaming (HTTP/MQTT)
- CSV, JSON, Excel, KML exports
- Create and share data dashboards
- Systematic data collection studies
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Sensor Logger collects, records and displays data from a range of sensors on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and AirPods — including accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, audio, camera and Bluetooth devices. You can log device properties such as screen brightness, battery and network state. Select and preview desired sensors in a few taps. A single tap initiates the recording function, which works even when the app is in the background. View and manage recordings within the app via interactive plots. The app supports many export formats, including Zipped CSV, JSON, Excel, KML and more. For advanced use cases, stream data via HTTP or MQTT, resample measurements from multiple sensors, create Studies to collect data from other users systematically and write custom automation rules based on sensor, time and location. Once you have collected your data, you can create Stories — data-driven dashboard with your recordings, hosted online for effortless sharing. Sensor Logger is designed for researchers, educators, and anyone interested in collecting or monitoring sensors on their smartphone. It serves as the ultimate toolbox for exploring various fields, including physics, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). - One-tap logging - Background recording - Recordings on interactive plots - Stream data via HTTP & MQTT - Intelligent, custom rule engine - Zipped CSV, JSON, Excel, KML & SQLite exports - Resample and aggregate measurements - Enable & disable specific sensors - Scan and log nearby Bluetooth devices - Add timestamp-synchronised annotations during recording - Adjust sampling frequency for sensor groups - Custom recording workflow - Raw and calibrated measurements available - Live plots and readings for sensors - Organise, sort and filter recordings - Control & track recording session from Watch - Bulk export & delete recordings - Resources to help you analyse your data - Data stays on-device and private - Create and share dashboard-style, data-driven Stories using your recordings, hosted online. Studies & Sensor Logger Cloud Create Studies to collect data from other Sensor Logger users efficiently. When activated, Studies use the investigator's specified sensor configuration for consistent data collection. Participants can upload their recordings to a secure cloud and join, pause, or switch Studies anytime. Studies include clear data usage descriptions, privacy statements, and contact details to ensure privacy compliance. Customize Study size, duration, sensor configuration, and export formats. Optional Paid Features (Plus, Pro & Ultimate) - No limitations on the number of stored recordings - Additional export formats - Combined CSV export - Customise recording workflow - Advanced sensor configurations - Custom naming templates - Theme and icon customizations - Unlimited Bluetooth beacons and no limit on the minimum RSSI - Create larger Studies with more participants - More allocated storage on Sensor Logger Cloud - Email support - Advanced study customization Supported Measurements - Device Acceleration (Accelerometer; Raw & Calibrated) - Gravity Vector (Accelerometer) - Device Rotation Rate (Gyro) - Device Orientation (Gyro Raw & Calibrated) - Magnetic Field (Magnetometer Raw & Calibrated) - Compass - Barometric Altitude (Barometer) - GPS Coordinate, Altitude, Speed & Heading - Audio (Microphone) - Loudness (Microphone) - Images (Front/Back) - Video (Front/Back) - Depth - Pedometer - Activity - Heart Rate (Watch) - Wrist Motion (Watch) - Location & Barometer (Watch) - Annotations (Timestamp and text) - Device battery level and state - Device screen brightness level - Nearby Bluetooth beacons (advertised data) - Headphone Motion (AirPods) - Network Heart rate logging requires integration with the Health app on the watch. Permission to access the heart rate from HealthKit on the watch is needed for the app to log the measurements. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Take One
Create and customize digital movie slates with a user-friendly interface. Easily type, draw, and add custom elements to your boards. Organize projects into collections and sync across devices.
- User-friendly interface
- Drawing and sketching capabilities
- Customizable layouts
- Logo and branding integration
- Library management with collections
- iCloud sync across devices
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Whether you're a student, an amateur enthusiast, or a budding filmmaker, Take One has got you covered. EASY TO USE Get ready to shoot with ease in a beautiful and user-friendly interface. Take One allows you to effortlessly create, type, draw, and clap your way into action. Simply double- or triple-tap number fields to quickly increment or decrement their values. Tap the clapper once to open, and a second time to 'clap' and begin the clock timer. DRAW & SKETCH Unleash your creativity by drawing or sketching in color with your finger or, on supported devices, Apple Pencil. Toggle any text field between 'text' and 'drawing', and personalize your boards with fun hand-drawn elements. Let your creativity run wild with Take One, where every field becomes a canvas for your imagination. CREATE CUSTOM LAYOUTS Tailor your board and create custom layouts to suit your unique style. Effortlessly rearrange the elements on the board using drag and drop, and easily add new modules from the library. Save your preferred layouts as templates to re-use. Built-in options for 'text', 'number', 'date', 'image' and 'clock'. YOUR LOGO HERE Showcase your own branding elements or logos on the board with the 'image' module, with full support for transparency. Theme your boards with various color options for the clapper. LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Work on multiple projects at once? Organize related boards into collections. Sync your library between iPhone and iPad using iCloud. FREE TO TRY Experience the full range of features for free, with a limited board library size. With a simple in-app purchase, unlock the library limit and make as many boards as you wish. Whether capturing a viral social story, documenting an exciting road trip, or hoping to someday create the next blockbuster, Take One is the casual digital movie slate for you. Its simplicity and user-friendly features make it the ideal companion for aspiring filmmakers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sensor Logger at 4.8 against Take One's 4.4. Sensor Logger also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sensor Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Take One sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sensor Logger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sensor Logger has 111 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Sensor Logger's written reviews are positive against 50% of Take One's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sensor Logger ships an update weekly, Take One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sensor Logger | Take One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (111 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Choi Tsz Hei | Steven Troughton-Smith |
Customer experience
Sensor Logger
Take One
In-app purchases
Sensor Logger
- Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Ultimate Monthly$24.991 Month
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- Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
- Ultimate Yearly$249.991 Year
Take One
- Take One (Full Unlock)$4.99









