Comparison

Accelerometer vs G

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

Head to head
About

Accelerometer

Transform your device into a precise 3-axis accelerometer. Monitor live acceleration and G-force readings, record motion data, and export it in various formats for detailed analysis. Ideal for experiments, testing, and engineering.

Highlights
  • Realtime X/Y/Z acceleration
  • G-force measurement
  • Record motion sessions
  • CSV/JSON/XML export
  • Adjustable sample rate
  • Max/Min tracking
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a precise 3-axis accelerometer. View live acceleration and G-force data, record motion, and export everything for analysis. Features • Realtime X/Y/Z acceleration • G-force measurement • Gravity on / off • CSV / JSON / XML export • Store recorded sessions • Adjustable sample rate • Max / Min tracking • Clean, fast, offline Use it for • Physics experiments • Motion/vibration tests • Vehicle acceleration • Engineering measurements • Hobby projects and diagnostics Simple. Accurate. Instant data. Help us make Accelerometer even better by reviewing it. We'll include your feature requests in future updates.

About

G

This app records and analyzes motion data from your device's sensors, including acceleration, rotation, and GPS information. It's designed for experiments, performance analysis, and tracking various movements. Data can be exported in CSV format and is resistant to loss.

Highlights
  • Logs and plots motion data (acceleration, rotation)
  • Records ground speed, altitude, distance, and displacement
  • Virtually unlimited recording time
  • Programmable data acquisition control
  • Remote control via Apple Watch
  • Configurable acceleration reference frame
  • Export data in CSV format
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G-Field Recorder is an easy-to-use and powerful data acquisition and analysis system for iOS device deployments. G-Field Recorder logs, plots, and replays: - 3-axis acceleration fields - 3-axis rotational displacements - Ground speed - Altitude - Distance - Displacement - Course Use this app to assist your analysis of experiments, sports performance, drone behaviors, land vehicle and watercraft actions, security applications, structural behaviors, and more. All of your data is logged on your device, where you may retain it indefinitely, share, or delete the files of your choosing. All data files are easy to export in CSV format via AirDrop and other methods (e.g. Slack, email, LinkedIn ...) available on your device. Developed for NASA payloads, G-Field Recorder is resistant to data loss from impacts, continuously saving your data to permanent storage in case of a severe upset event that damages your device (e.g. you crash your drone). Features: - Logs and plots of motion data: -- 3 Axis Acceleration Field -- 3 Axis Rotations (Pitch, Roll, and Yaw) - Virtually unlimited recording time.  The collected data is automatically stored in as many sequentially indexed files as required, up to about 5 MB per file (for easy search and review). Data storage capability is up to the max storage availability on the device. - Programmable data acquisition control:  - Relative start time  - Absolute start time - Relative stop time - Acceleration reference frame is configurable: -Choose to ignore or sense gravity - Select reference frames: Proper, Fictitious, or Coordinate acceleration - Remote control and monitoring via Apple Watch: - Apple Watch can start and stop data collection, overriding any device-programmed start and stop times  - Apple Watch can set the acceleration reference frame - Set sampling frequency from vanishingly small (e.g. 0.001 Hz) up to 100 Hz - Computed averages and extrema of are automatically logged for all recorded motion data - Rewind and instant playback of recorded data - Text notes and an image can be added to each stored data file - Selectable animated icon graphics GPS Package In-App Purchase (recommended ) -- Ground Speed, Course, Altitude -- Distance & Displacement -- Illustrated path overlayed on Apple Map

Screenshots

Accelerometer4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: G at every 4 days against Accelerometer's every 5 months. G also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and 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

Both are free to download. Accelerometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and G sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Accelerometer against 3.9 for G. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Accelerometer's written reviews are positive against 50% of G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Accelerometer ships an update every 5 months, G every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Accelerometer versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccelerometerG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.614.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan HalozanStratos Perception, LLC

Customer experience

Accelerometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral19.5%
Negative26.8%

G

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Accelerometer

One-time1
  • Accelerometer Pro$1.99
2 purchases

G

One-time2
  • Multi-Plot$0.99
  • Professional$3.99

Questions

Is Accelerometer free?
Accelerometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Accelerometer or G?
Accelerometer is rated higher. Accelerometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while G averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Accelerometer or G have ads?
Neither Accelerometer nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Accelerometer or G?
Accelerometer ships an update every 5 months, and G every 4 days. Most recently, Accelerometer was updated on June 9, 2026 and G on July 4, 2026.

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