SensorLog vs Gauges
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
Gauges
This utility app transforms your device into a multi-sensor tool. It provides real-time readings for GPS, altitude, speed, barometric pressure, acceleration, magnetic force, sound levels, and light intensity. Visualize data with graphs and maps, mark values, and record sensor information for later analysis.
- Real-time sensor readings
- GPS, Altimeter, Speedometer
- Barometer, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
- Sound level and Light meter
- Data graphing and mapping
- Value marking and recording
- Data sharing in CSV format
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Gauges turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful set of live measuring instruments. Every sensor in your device, on one clean dashboard — with a full-screen gauge, live chart and history for each one. YOUR INSTRUMENTS • Speedometer — GPS speed in km/h, mph or knots • Altimeter — your altitude in metres or feet • Barometer — atmospheric pressure in hPa, inHg, psi, kPa or mmHg • Accelerometer — g-force, live • Magnetometer — magnetic field strength in µT or gauss • Sound Level — ambient noise in dB • Compass & Location — heading (magnetic or true) plus your position on a map • Luminance — light level, straight from the camera BUILT FOR MEASURING • Live dashboard showing every instrument at once, with trend sparklines • Tap any instrument for a full-screen gauge, a live 60-second chart and min/max values • Switch units with a tap • Mark a reading to compare against later • Spoken readings at your chosen interval — perfect when your eyes are busy • Share any reading instantly GAUGES PRO Go Pro to unlock the full toolkit: • Record complete sessions — every instrument, sampled continuously • Export recordings as CSV for analysis in Excel, Numbers or anywhere else • Fine-tune every setting, including sample rate and QNH calibration • No ads Choose a weekly, monthly or annual plan (best value). Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. If you unlocked Gauges with the original one-time purchase, you keep full access — nothing changes. Whether you're flying, sailing, hiking, driving or just curious about the world around you, Gauges gives you the numbers — clearly, instantly and beautifully. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boluga.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gauges at Free against SensorLog's $2.99. Gauges also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 41) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SensorLog's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 54%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Gauges is free to download; SensorLog costs $2.99 up front. SensorLog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gauges sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gauges holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gauges has 3.1K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SensorLog's written reviews are positive against 54% of Gauges's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SensorLog ships an update every 2 months, Gauges fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SensorLog | Gauges |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (41 ratings) | 4.6 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 54.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernd Thomas | Boluga |
Customer experience
SensorLog
Gauges
Bugs and requests
SensorLog
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gauges
Reported bugs
4 issues- Altitude reading showing unrealistic values
- Speedometer not working as expected
- Magnetometer not functioning properly
- Inconsistent or missing sensor data
Requested features
5 requests- Add temperature sensor
- Improve altimeter accuracy
- Implement Apple Watch complications
- Allow customization of units and settings
- Enhance data logging and export options
In-app purchases
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
Gauges
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Record Unlock$3.99
- Lifetime$29.99







