ML Trainer vs Foxglove WebSocket Bridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ML Trainer
Easily create training data for machine learning image classification models. Capture thousands of images with adjustable settings for speed and accuracy, then export them for use with popular development tools.
- Capture images for ML training data
- Adjustable scan speed and frame count
- Low light enhancement with flashlight
- Export images to Photos app
- Compatibility with CreateML, TensorFlow, Azure ML
- Accuracy aids like crosshairs and guides
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Creating original training data for Image Classification machine learning models just got a little easier! ML Trainer allows developers to quickly capture and export thousands of images to the Photos app, allowing every image to be imported with iCloud or the built in Image Capture app on Mac. Press the Scan button to capture a preset amount of images as you move closer to or pivot around your subject, or Tap the Camera button to capture a single picture. Toggle the Flashlight to improve results in low light conditions, and tap the Save button to export any captured images to the Photos app. While each image is always captured at a speed of 3 Frames Per Second, you can adjust the Frame Count of each Scan in the Settings Menu. A larger Frame Count will save you time, while a lower Frame Count will help improve accuracy across different angles. Enabling Crosshairs and Guides in the Settings Menu can also help improve accuracy. This app was specifically designed to speed up the process of importing data into the Xcode Developer Tool named CreateML. Exported images should also be compatible with other platforms like TensorFlow and Azure Machine Learning. A wired connection to a macOS device with the Image Capture app open will always be the fastest way to import your data to desktop.
Foxglove WebSocket Bridge
Stream robotics and sensor data from your iOS device directly to Foxglove Studio. This application serves as a demonstration, providing libraries and examples to help developers build their own custom servers for real-time data visualization.
- Stream sensor data from iOS
- Integrates with Foxglove Studio
- Demonstrates WebSocket Protocol
- Provides libraries and examples
- Open-source code available
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Stream sensor data from your iOS device to Foxglove. This app demonstrates how a custom server can use the Foxglove WebSocket Protocol to stream robotics data into Foxglove. Write your own server starting with the libraries and examples provided at https://github.com/foxglove/ws-protocol. View the source code for this app at https://github.com/foxglove/foxglove-ios-bridge. For further documentation on how to use Foxglove, visit https://docs.foxglove.dev/. ROS and the “nine dots” ROS logo are trademarks of Open Source Robotics Foundation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Foxglove WebSocket Bridge at Free against ML Trainer's $0.99. Foxglove WebSocket Bridge also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months). ML Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Foxglove WebSocket Bridge is free to download; ML Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ML Trainer against 5.0 for Foxglove WebSocket Bridge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
ML Trainer ships an update every 55 months, Foxglove WebSocket Bridge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ML Trainer | Foxglove WebSocket Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Casey Pollock | Foxglove |
Customer experience
ML Trainer
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In-app purchases
ML Trainer
No in-app purchases
Foxglove WebSocket Bridge
No in-app purchases
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