Comparison

Sensor Logger vs QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This app supports various code types, works offline, and allows for bulk creation. It's a fast and free solution for shopping, business, and everyday information sharing.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code scanning
  • Barcode reading (UPC, EAN, ISBN)
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Barcode creation
  • Offline functionality
  • Bulk code creation
  • Share generated codes
Features
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Fast, free QR Code scanner and barcode reader for iPhone and iPad. Instantly scan QR codes, UPC, EAN, ISBN and more, then generate custom QR codes and barcodes in seconds. No ads, works offline, and supports bulk creation. Perfect for shopping, menus, reviews, and business use. Enjoy a lightweight, lightning‑fast QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker. Scan any QR code or barcode quickly, generate QR codes for URLs, contacts, Wi‑Fi, and more, and share instantly. Free to use on iPhone & iPad with no ads and offline capability. With its lightweight UI/UX and super-fast processing speed, this qr code scanner for iphone is one of the best solutions for you not only to scan barcode but also can act as a qr generator and barcode maker. A barcode is a series of lines that represent data about a product. You can read it using a free barcode reader or bar code scanner that decodes the lines to find the product information. On the other hand, a QR code is a square-shaped pattern that stores data like website links or contact details. You can read it with a smartphone camera using a free qr code reader for iphone or ipad. Barcodes are useful for tracking inventory in stores, while QR codes are great for sharing website links or contact information easily. You can create a barcode using specific software, and you can make a QR code using an online qr code maker or you can just use our QR code generator. Barcodes and qr codes make life easier. QR reader for iphone helps us find things quickly and pay without cash. No more writing things down or slow payments. With a quick scan from a fast scanner, these codes give us information fast. We can track packages, see what's in stores, and pay for things easily. QR codes also help us online. With the help of a qr code reader for iphone, they take us to websites and videos. Let’s see how our qr code reader for ipad which can create barcode offers us: Usability This qr scanner app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes. It helps you find information fast when you need it. Open the app and point the camera at the code. It works for any code, even if it's on a screen or paper. This qr code reader for ipad free app shows what's in the code right away. You don't have to wait, making it easy to get things done fast. You don't need to do anything hard to make it work. It's ready to use without any extra steps. You can use it without any trouble. It's made to be simple and helpful for all your scanning. Versatility Our qr scan app has a special ability to work with many types of QR codes and barcodes which is a highlight of our app’s exceptional performance and reliability. It can interpret different types of information like website addresses, contact numbers, product prices, and essential data concealed within the codes. This qr scanner for iphone quickly scan qr code and displays the hidden information contained within the codes. Code Creation and Sharing The app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes, making it easy to find information fast. Moreover, our app doesn't just stop at scanning; It also helps you make your own QR codes easily, allowing you to share your information conveniently. If you want a simple app to create QR codes, you should give our app a try, making it effortless for you to share important details. In just a few simple steps, you can enter the data and generate codes within seconds. You can also send the codes you make to anyone online with just a few clicks via our qr and barcode reader. Link Handling and Sharing You can quickly scan code and open any scanned links with this app which makes it simple to access relevant information. Terms of Use : https://sparkmobi.net/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy : https://sparkmobi.net/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader at 97% against Sensor Logger's 44%. Sensor Logger's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Sensor Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensor Logger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 84 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Sensor Logger's written reviews are positive against 97% of QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensor Logger ships an update weekly, QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sensor Logger versus QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor LoggerQR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (111 ratings) — better4.3 (84 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better84
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogger Labs LTDDonia aly hamed

Customer experience

Sensor Logger

All ratings111 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader

All ratings70 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sensor Logger

Subscriptions6
  • Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$24.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Ultimate Yearly$249.991 Year
12 purchases

QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader

Subscriptions11
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • QR Code Reader$6.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium1 Year trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Sensor Logger free?
Sensor Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader free?
QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sensor Logger or QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader?
Sensor Logger is rated higher. Sensor Logger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader averages 4.3 from 84 ratings.
Do Sensor Logger or QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader have ads?
Neither Sensor Logger nor QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensor Logger or QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader?
Sensor Logger ships an update weekly, and QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Sensor Logger was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Scanner*Barcode Reader on October 6, 2026.

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