SensorLog vs IMU Research
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SensorLog
Record and stream sensor data from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Export data in CSV or JSON format, or send it via TCP, UDP, or HTTP requests. Integrates with Core ML models for advanced analysis.
- Log sensor data up to 100Hz
- Stream data via TCP/UDP or HTTP
- Export data as CSV or JSON
- Remote client/server functionality
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Core ML model support
- HealthKit data export from Apple Watch
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With SensorLog you can read sensor data from the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The sensor data can be saved as a file in CSV or JSON format, streamed via TCP/UDP or sent as an HTTP request. The most important functions for iPhone and iPad: - Sensor data can be recorded at up to 100Hz (depending on the iOS device version and sensor type). - Sensor data can be streamed in server or client mode using TCP or UDP. Depending on the network speed and the server or client configuration used, this is possible with up to 100Hz. - Via HTTP(S) GET/POST request, sensor data in JSON format (POST) or form-url encoded (POST and GET) can be transmitted to a REST API with up to 20Hz. - With the SensorLog Remote Client/Server function, an iPad or iPhone can connect as a SensorLog Remote Client to an iPhone or iPad, which takes on the role of SensorLog Remote Server. The client's sensor data can be visualized on the server, and the server can control the clients (start/stop logging, start/stop sending data). - Logging can be started and stopped using Siri and shortcuts. - SensorLog supports Core ML models created with Apple's Create ML app. Log data with SensorLog, train a model with the data in Create ML, load exported models in SensorLog and log the model prediction. Supported Create ML models are: Activity Classifier, Tabular Regressor and Tabular Classifier. - If you have an Apple Watch, HealthKit data such as heart rate, energy used, sleep and movement data can be exported on the watch as a csv or json file and then transferred to your iPhone. Sensor data iPhone / iPad: For sample log files, please visit the SensorLog homepage (link App Support). - CLLocation, CLHeading, CMAccelerometer, CMGyroData, CMMagnetometer, CMDeviceMotion, CMActivity, CMPedometer, CMAltimeter, WLAN and network provider IP addresses, device orientation, battery info, decibels. The most important functions for Apple Watch: - Logging Option 1: Logging duration up to 1 hour Simultaneous logging of all selectable sensor data is supported in the background with up to 50Hz. Individual sensors can be logged with a higher frequency of up to 100Hz. Sending data via HTTP requests is supported. - Logging option 2: Logging duration greater than 1 hour In the background only logging of the accelerometer data with max. 50Hz is supported. In the foreground all sensor data with up to 100Hz. Sending data via HTTP requests is only supported when the app is in the foreground. - Via HTTP(S) GET/POST request, sensor data can be transmitted to a REST API with up to 10Hz in JSON format (POST) or form-url encoded (POST and GET). - The Health Store data feature off the SensorLog Watch app allows you to export HealthKit data like heart rate, energy burned, sleep, and movement data. This data is automatically recorded by your Watch and can be read out and exported by SensorLog as csv or json file and transferred to your iPhone. - Logging can be started and stopped using Siri and Shortcuts. Sensor Data Watch: For sample log files, please visit the SensorLog homepage (link App Support). - CLLocation, CMAccelerometer, CMDeviceMotion, CMActivity, CMPedometer, CMAltimeter, battery info
IMU Research
This application captures precise biomechanics data using synchronized inertial sensors. It allows for multi-limb data collection in the field, with options to log data internally or stream it to an iOS device. Exported data can be analyzed on various platforms.
- Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors
- High-frequency data capture (up to 1000Hz)
- Stream data via Bluetooth
- Export data to CSV for analysis
- Compatible with IMU BlueThunder Sensors
- Integration with Vicon Nexus
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IMU Research captures inertial measurement data from IMU BlueThunder Sensors in a single application. It enables precise, multi-limb, field-based biomechanics data capture via, small, synchronized, high-frequency inertial sensors. * Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors total at 9-axis 500Hz when logged to on board memory via 2 concurrent trials * Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors total at 3-axis 1000Hz when logged to on board memory via 2 concurrent trials * Stream and time-sync up to 4 sensors to your iOS device at 9-axis 100Hz via Bluetooth * Stream and time-sync up to 4 sensors to your iOS device at 3-axis 500Hz via Bluetooth After recording, seamlessly export CSV files to any analytics platform such as Excel, MATLAB or Python for further analysis. For recordings stored on board, a desktop application is used in conjunction with IMU Research iOS. IMU BlueThunder Sensors are now fully Integrated from Vicon Nexus 2.7 as Vicon's first Integrated Inertial Measurement Unit. Vicon is an Academy Award-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems. IMU Research is only compatible with IMeasureU’s Inertial Sensors running firmware 1.0.0 and above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IMU Research at Free against SensorLog's $2.99. IMU Research also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). SensorLog's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1). On update cadence, 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
IMU Research is free to download; SensorLog costs $2.99 up front. SensorLog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. IMU Research asks for nothing beyond the download.
IMU Research holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SensorLog has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SensorLog ships an update every 2 months, IMU Research every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SensorLog | IMU Research |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernd Thomas | I Measure U |
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SensorLog
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SensorLog
- Buy me a Coffee ...$0.99
- Spend me an Ice Cream ...$1.99
- Offer me a glas of Wine ...$5.99
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- Invite me for a Cocktail ...$9.99
IMU Research
No in-app purchases
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