Comparison

Sensor Logger vs Altisense

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 records data from various device sensors, including motion, GPS, audio, and camera. It offers background recording, interactive plots, and multiple export formats for data analysis. Advanced features allow for data streaming, custom rules, and collaborative studies.

Highlights
  • Collects data from accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, audio, camera, and Bluetooth
  • Background recording functionality
  • Interactive plots for viewing recordings
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, JSON, Excel, KML)
  • Data streaming via HTTP/MQTT
  • Create collaborative Studies for data collection
  • Online dashboard-style Stories for sharing data
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

Altisense

Features
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Unlock the full potential of your pressure sensor hardware with Altisense, a powerful mobile interface for pressure and altitude monitoring. Designed for engineers, researchers, and field technicians, Altisense transforms your smartphone into a robust data logging and analysis tool with built-in data logging and plotting capabilities. Go beyond basic readings. Whether you are in the lab or out in the field, the intuitive interface provides accurate, reliable data, along with tolerance insights, giving you greater reliability and consistency in your results. Key Features: Real-Time Data Dashboard: Instantly monitor live pressure and altitude readings with a clean and responsive interface. Advanced Sensor Calibration: Configure advanced sensor calibration by selecting the reference source (GPS, Internet, GPS & Internet together or manual input) to improve barometric altitude accuracy. Algorithm Tuning: Take control of your data quality. Altisense uniquely allows you to Fine-tune algorithm parameters such as signal quality threshold, altitude stability, and pressure drift to optimize altitude computation performance. Dynamic Data Plotter: Visualize your data in real-time. Our integrated plotter charts which plot sensor data against time, helping you identify trends, anomalies, and patterns as they happen. Comprehensive Data Logging: Capture every data point with our robust logging system. Configure and start your logging at any time and let the app record extensive datasets in the background. Effortless Log Management: Easily manage, review, and export your captured data. Share log files directly from the app in a compatible format for further offline analysis in spreadsheets or other scientific software. Customizable Units & Settings: Tailor the app to your specific project needs. Switch between various units for pressure (e.g., Pa, hPa, bar) and altitude (e.g., meters, feet) on the fly. Altisense is more than just a viewer, it is a complete command center for your pressure sensing applications. From initial hardware setup and calibration to live monitoring and in-depth data analysis, Altisense provides the professional-grade tools you need to achieve reliable and close to accurate results (with some tolerance value as shown in the app). Download Altisense today and elevate your sensing capabilities.

Screenshots

Sensor Logger4 screens
Altisense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altisense at none against Sensor Logger's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Altisense asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sensor Logger versus Altisense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor LoggerAltisense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogger Labs LTDRobert Bosch GmbH

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sensor Logger

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

Altisense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensor Logger free?
Sensor Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Altisense free?
Altisense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sensor Logger or Altisense have ads?
Neither Sensor Logger nor Altisense shows ads.

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