Comparison

AWS IoT Sensors vs Source Files

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

Head to head
About

AWS IoT Sensors

Easily collect and visualize data from your device's built-in sensors using AWS IoT Core. Stream data to the cloud and view real-time visualizations on your phone or a web dashboard without needing an AWS account.

Highlights
  • Collect data from built-in sensors
  • Stream data to AWS IoT Core
  • Real-time in-app visualizations
  • Web dashboard visualization
  • No AWS account required
  • Supports accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and more
Features
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AWS IoT Sensors enables you to easily collect, and visualize data from sensors on your iPhone or iPad using AWS IoT Core and related services like Amazon Location Service. With a single click, you can start streaming sensor data from your mobile device to AWS IoT Core and view real-time visualizations in the app and on a web dashboard. AWS IoT Sensors supports built-in sensors, including accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, and GPS. It provides a frictionless way for you to use AWS IoT Core without needing an AWS account, credit card, or prior AWS or IoT experience. The app is designed for ease-of-use and to showcase how AWS IoT can be leveraged to collect, process, and visualize sensor data for IoT applications. FAQs Q: What sensors does AWS IoT Sensors support? A: AWS IoT Sensors supports accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, orientation, barometer, and GPS sensors. GPS and location data is visualized on a map using Amazon Location Service if you enable location access. Q: Do I need an AWS account to use AWS IoT Sensors? A: No, you do not need an AWS account to use AWS IoT Sensors. The app provides a frictionless way to visualize and analyze sensor data without needing to sign up for anything. Q: Is there a cost to use AWS IoT Sensors? A: AWS IoT Sensors is free to download and use. There are no charges for visualizing sensor data within the app or web dashboard.

About

Source Files

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Direct file access via Finder/Files app
  • Edit files in favorite apps
  • REST API for fast access
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
  • Shortcuts automation support
  • File uploads via services menu
Features
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

AWS IoT Sensors4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AWS IoT Sensors at 5.0 against Source Files's 4.4. AWS IoT Sensors also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Source Files's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. AWS IoT Sensors asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AWS IoT Sensors holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AWS IoT Sensors's written reviews are positive against 74% of Source Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWS IoT Sensors ships an update every 3 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
AWS IoT Sensors versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWS IoT SensorsSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.4 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

AWS IoT Sensors

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

None

AWS IoT Sensors

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is AWS IoT Sensors free?
AWS IoT Sensors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AWS IoT Sensors or Source Files?
AWS IoT Sensors is rated higher. AWS IoT Sensors averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do AWS IoT Sensors or Source Files have ads?
Neither AWS IoT Sensors nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWS IoT Sensors or Source Files?
AWS IoT Sensors ships an update every 3 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, AWS IoT Sensors was updated on September 23, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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