Comparison

SensorLog vs Sensor Logs

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Sensor Logs

Stream real-time sensor data from your iOS device to a local server using socket.io or HTTP requests. This utility app is designed for developers to monitor their surroundings with minimal interface and adjustable streaming periods.

Highlights
  • Stream accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer data
  • Adjustable streaming period
  • HTTP and socket.io protocols
  • Minimal user interface
  • Developer-focused utility
Features
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Sensor Logger is the easiest way to stream sensor data from your iOS device straight to a locally hosted server in the form of socket.io or HTTP requests. With a stripped down, minimal interface, Sensor Logger provides exactly what you need and nothing that you don't. - Track your device's accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. - Adjustable streaming period with a maximum speed of roughly 3 polls/second. - Two protocols to use, HTTP or socket.io (WebSocket library) - Sample node.js server with JSON and CSV exporting is available from the developer's website, www.joecrozier.ca/sensor-logger Please note - this app is meant for developers who wish to use their iOS device to monitor the world around them. If you're not comfortable writing code it's recommended you use a different application for this task.

Screenshots

SensorLog4 screens
Sensor Logs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SensorLog at 69% against Sensor Logs's 0%. SensorLog also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 88 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). Sensor Logs's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

SensorLog costs $2.99 and Sensor Logs $0.99 up front. SensorLog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sensor Logs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensor Logs 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. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SensorLog's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sensor Logs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SensorLog ships an update every 2 months, Sensor Logs every 88 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
SensorLog versus Sensor Logs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensorLogSensor Logs
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 88 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernd ThomasJoe Crozier Software

Customer experience

SensorLog

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.0%

Sensor Logs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SensorLog

One-time4
  • 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
None

Sensor Logs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SensorLog free?
SensorLog costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sensor Logs free?
Sensor Logs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SensorLog or Sensor Logs?
Sensor Logs is rated higher. SensorLog averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Sensor Logs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SensorLog or Sensor Logs have ads?
Neither SensorLog nor Sensor Logs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensorLog or Sensor Logs?
SensorLog ships an update every 2 months, and Sensor Logs every 88 months. Most recently, SensorLog was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sensor Logs on September 26, 2026.

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