Comparison

Acc.elerometer vs NAC

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

Head to head
About

Acc.elerometer

Visualize and record device motion with live sensor readings. Analyze acceleration, rotation, magnetic field, and attitude. Export data as CSV for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Live sensor readings
  • Record experiments
  • Analyze results on iPhone/iPad
  • Capture motion on Apple Watch
  • Export data as CSV
  • Six measurement types
Features
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See how your device moves with Acc.elerometer. View live sensor readings, record an experiment and examine the results on your iPhone or iPad. Capture motion on Apple Watch and send recordings to your paired iPhone for charts and CSV export. EXPLORE SIX MEASUREMENTS - Acceleration, including gravity, in G - User acceleration, with gravity removed, in G - Rotation rate around three axes in rad/s - Magnetic field in microteslas - Device attitude: roll, pitch and yaw in radians - Gravity along each axis in G View individual axes and vector magnitude where supported. Follow changing values and review recorded measurements to explore movement, rotation and orientation. RECORD AND REVIEW Choose the measurements you want to capture, then start and stop a recording. On iPhone and iPad, set the measurement interval from 0.1 to 1 second. Open saved recordings to inspect charts, switch between individual axes and vector magnitude for supported measurements, and identify gaps in the data. EXPORT YOUR DATA Export each measurement from a recording as a CSV file with timestamps and axis values. Choose Unix time, spreadsheet serial dates or formatted date strings for your analysis workflow. CAPTURE MOTION ON APPLE WATCH View sensor readings and record selected measurements on your wrist. Send saved recordings to the paired iPhone and follow transfer progress. Add watch face complications to see saved sensor maxima or recording status, and open the app to start a recording from the recording widget. FOR EXPERIMENTS AND EVERYDAY CURIOSITY Explore device motion for a physics demonstration, a development project or your own experiments. Measurements and recordings are stored on your devices. No account is required. Available readings and actual sampling intervals depend on the device and its sensors. Apple Watch recording duration is subject to watchOS background runtime limits. Watch complications show saved values from the app, rather than a continuous live sensor feed.

About

NAC

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Terms of Service: https://airportnac.com/terms-and-conditions/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ NAC-Dynamic Friction Decelerometer (NAC-DFD®) The NAC-DFD® is an electronic friction testing device designed for airport runways. This 3-axis mobile iOS™ application enables airport operators to "spot-check" contaminated surfaces during winter runway operations. Key Features: Accurate Measurements: Records vehicle braking values by measuring the "g" force or lock-wheel braking action during qualified tests. Automated Reporting: Automatically generates final reports segmented into runway thirds: "touchdown," "midfield," and "rollout." Comprehensive Data Recording: Captures all necessary data, including time, date, operator, and assigned user ID. Versatile Contaminant Selection: Allows operators to choose from 14 different contaminant types for reporting runway conditions during winter operations. Easy Data Export: Supports exporting results using the standard print function. Additional Information: The NAC-DFD® assists airport operators in assessing the effectiveness of friction-enhancing treatments by indicating trends in runway friction levels. It is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, as listed in Advisory Circular 150/5200-30C, Appendix 3. Note: For continued testing, a subscription is required.

Screenshots

Acc.elerometer3 screens
NAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Acc.elerometer at none against NAC's 1. NAC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.00 per year. Acc.elerometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acc.elerometer ships an update every 11 months, NAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Acc.elerometer versus NAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcc.elerometerNAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPantiukhin AndreiNeubert Aero Corp

In-app purchases

None

Acc.elerometer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NAC

Subscriptions1
  • U.S. Region$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Acc.elerometer free?
Acc.elerometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAC free?
NAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Acc.elerometer or NAC have ads?
Neither Acc.elerometer nor NAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acc.elerometer or NAC?
Acc.elerometer ships an update every 11 months, and NAC fortnightly. Most recently, Acc.elerometer was updated on October 3, 2026 and NAC on October 18, 2026.

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