Comparison

Sensor Technology Engineering vs Physics Labs

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

Head to head
About

Sensor Technology Engineering

Features
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The STE App is the Bluetooth-enabled application for mobile devices to connect with STE radiation detectors. It provides a real-time detection interface in support of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Explosive Ordinance (EoD) Missions. The app contains several features, including radiation exposure, accumulated radiation dosage, geospatial data and a data sharing capability that are primarily used by emergency responders to allow them to take action quickly and decisively. STE App allows the user to connect the STE detectors to mobile devices using Bluetooth communication technology. It enables the user to stream the detector data (gamma and neutron) directly from the detector to a mobile device in real time. Device Connection: Each time the STE device is turned on, Bluetooth communications are enabled, and the device is available for connection for two minutes. If the pairing is successful, the user can view the real time data stream for gamma and neutron detection in the application. Once the device is found and linked to the app, the device ID will be automatically stored in the app. Data Streaming: After the successful connection, a waterfall graph and a display meter show the level of gamma detected in real-time, with options to select units such as CPS, Β΅R/h, Β΅rem/h, and Β΅Sv/h. STE detectors equipped with neutron detection are visible on the app and measure counts. Once the count rate exceeds the threshold (trip) value, the detector and mobile device will started alarming. Users can toggle between the screens to select various functions of the app. Geo-Mapping: The app has an intuitive interface with a basic navigation system. That will display the "trace history" of where the detector has been carried. If the device detects radiation and sounds an alarm, the map will trace that information with colors. The exact location and address will be recorded in the alarm data. Data Sharing: STE app compiles all the relevant data that can be shared via emails, SMS, and other methods available on the mobile device.

About

Physics Labs

This app uses your device's sensors to measure various physical quantities like acceleration, magnetic fields, and sound levels. View data in coordinates or scalar magnitude, and export it to Excel for analysis. It's a digital lab for your phone.

Highlights
  • Measure acceleration, magnetic fields, and sound levels
  • View data in X, Y, Z coordinates or scalar magnitude
  • Export sensor data to Excel for analysis
  • Eliminate gravity from acceleration measurements
  • Measure atmospheric pressure
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Physics Lab is all-in-one Sensor app which let you know physical entities around you like acceleration, magnetic fields, light intensity, sound decibel and much more... Physics Lab measures physical parameters by using your device sensors which typical device contain bunch of those sensors! Application give output in high precision with short intervals based on your sensor's capabilities. In Physics Lab, you can observe physical data in coordinates (X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis) or in scalar magnitude. If you want, you can export sensor data into Excel by one click! Using export to excel feature you can obtain statistical information about your measurement. Physical quantities that can be measured Physics Lab: * Accelerometer: Measuring acceleration around your device. Output in m/s2 for x, y and z axes. Also, you can eliminate gravity from your measurements by one click and see real acceleration. * Magnetometer: Measuring magnetic field around your device. Output in Β΅T for x, y and z axes. * Gyroscope: Measure angular inclination in x, y and z axes. Output in degree (Β°) * Luxmeter: COMING SOON * Barometer: Measure atmospheric pressure. Output in bar. * Noisemeter: Measure loudness around you. Output in dB. If you like our application, you can give us 5 stars. You can forward any suggestions, requests or concerns to info@grandmount.org

Screenshots

Sensor Technology Engineering4 screens
Physics Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sensor Technology Engineering at none against Physics Labs's shown. Sensor Technology Engineering also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Physics Labs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensor Technology Engineering ships an update every 7 months, Physics Labs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Sensor Technology Engineering versus Physics Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor Technology EngineeringPhysics Labs
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size94 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensor Technology EngineeringHuseyin Aykut Uludag

In-app purchases

None

Sensor Technology Engineering

No in-app purchases

None

Physics Labs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensor Technology Engineering free?
Sensor Technology Engineering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Physics Labs free?
Physics Labs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sensor Technology Engineering or Physics Labs have ads?
Physics Labs shows ads; Sensor Technology Engineering does not.
Which is updated more often, Sensor Technology Engineering or Physics Labs?
Sensor Technology Engineering ships an update every 7 months, and Physics Labs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sensor Technology Engineering was updated on November 7, 2026 and Physics Labs on November 4, 2026.

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