THG Start vs SENT Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THG Start
This utility app measures temperature and offers features like report export and device updates. It provides temperature readings and related functionalities for users.
- Temperature measurement
- Report export
- Pseudo functionality
- Device update
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This is an app for temperature measure. Including report export, pseudo, device update and so on.
SENT Decoder
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SENT Decoder is a professional configuration and monitoring tool for the SAE J2716 SENT Decoder hardware device. It is designed for automotive engineers, technicians, and developers who work with SENT protocol sensors. KEY FEATURES • Real-time decoding of two SENT channels with full bit-level configuration • Configurable nibble count (1–6), bit window, and endianness per channel • Live oscilloscope view with traces for both SENT channels and all analog outputs • Four 0–10 V analog outputs (DB15 pins 2–5) with flexible routing • Route any AO to any SENT fast (Ch1, Ch2) or slow channel (SL16–SL27) • Per-AO disable toggle and configurable failsafe voltage • Sensor preset library (Bosch, Continental, Honeywell, Denso, NXP) • Save and recall custom presets per channel • USB-C alternative connection via the device rear panel • Dark and light mode with persistent preference • Configuration import/export as .sentcfg files • Built-in simulation mode for offline testing without hardware
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SENT Decoder at every 6 weeks against THG Start's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THG Start ships an update every 5 months, SENT Decoder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THG Start | SENT Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 智鸿 阳 | Roman Franta |
In-app purchases
THG Start
No in-app purchases
SENT Decoder
No in-app purchases
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