# Sensor settings vs Actions

The clearest difference is update cadence: Actions at monthly against Sensor settings's every 29 months. Actions also leads on ratings volume (469 vs 1) and review sentiment (92% vs 75%). Sensor settings's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sensor settings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 469 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Sensor settings's written reviews are positive against 92% of Actions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sensor settings ships an update every 29 months, Actions monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensor settings | Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-settings/id1572813704/reviews)** | [4.8 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **469** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elektroniksystem i Umea AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572813706) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensor settings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-settings/id1572813704)

Configure settings for Elsys LoRaWAN sensors, including network parameters, keys, and sample rates. This utility app supports ERS, ELT, and EMS series devices.

**Highlights:** Configure Elsys LoRaWAN sensors, Change network settings, Modify sensor keys, Adjust sample rates, Supports ERS, ELT, EMS series

**In-app purchases:** none


### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171)

This app provides a vast collection of additional actions to enhance the functionality of the Shortcuts app on iOS. It offers a wide range of tools for manipulating data, interacting with device features, and automating complex tasks.

**Highlights:** Add to List, Apply Capture Date, Blur Images, Calculate with Soulver, Convert Date to Unix Time, Format Number as Ordinal, Get Device Details (Extended), Get SF Symbol Image

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible shortcuts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Impressive range of actions
- 🔥 Indispensable for Shortcuts users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or performance issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility concerns with newer iOS versions
- 🕰️ Slow response times in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Errors when using list manipulation actions
- Incompatibility with HomePod mini
- Shortcut actions not working on iPhone 15 Pro

**Requested features**

- Add support for device orientation detection
- Integrate with more system-level APIs
- Provide a way to create custom actions
- Expand language support beyond English


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensor settings free?

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

### Is Actions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sensor settings or Actions?

Sensor settings is rated higher. Sensor settings averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Actions averages 4.8 from 469 ratings.

### Do Sensor settings or Actions have ads?

Neither Sensor settings nor Actions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sensor settings or Actions?

Sensor settings ships an update every 29 months, and Actions monthly. Most recently, Sensor settings was updated on October 8, 2026 and Actions on October 14, 2026.

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