Comparison

Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool vs Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector

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

Head to head
About

Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional motion data logger. Record accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data simultaneously, visualize it with interactive charts, and export it in CSV or JSON format for detailed analysis. Organize and compare recordings to gain insights into motion patterns.

Highlights
  • Record accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
  • Up to 200Hz sampling rate
  • Interactive real-time charts
  • Export data as CSV and JSON
  • Organize recordings with sessions and collections
  • Compare multiple recordings
  • Background recording (Pro feature)
Features
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RECORD. ANALYZE. EXPORT. Motion Sensor turns your iPhone into a professional-grade motion data logger - perfect for research, sports science, engineering, and data analysis. - CORE FEATURES - 3 Sensors in One Record accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer simultaneously with a single tap. Up to 200Hz Sampling Capture high-frequency motion data with sampling rates up to 200Hz (device-dependent). Visual Charts Interactive real-time charts with X, Y, Z axis and magnitude overlay. Zoom, scroll, and analyze. Export CSV and JSON Share your data with any tool - Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, or custom analysis pipelines. Organize Your Data Name sessions, add tags, write notes, and group recordings into Collections for easy retrieval. Compare Sessions Overlay two recordings side-by-side or on the same chart to spot differences instantly. - PRO FEATURES - Unlimited Recordings Free tier includes 5 recordings. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited sessions. Background Recording Keep recording even when your screen is off or you switch apps. Live Activity and Dynamic Island See real-time sensor data on your Lock Screen while recording. Custom Presets Create and save your own sampling configurations for any activity. - PERFECT FOR - Researchers and academics collecting motion data Sports scientists analyzing movement patterns Engineers testing vibration and impact Developers building motion-aware apps Students learning about sensor data - PRIVACY - No account required. All data stored locally on your device. No data is collected or transmitted. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple Silicon). No special permissions required - just open and record. Privacy Policy: https://sweltering-wombat-fb2.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Motion-Sensor-352458630f5480d5a16ddcbcaaa9daac Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector

Transform your compatible iPhone or iPad into a motion-activated security camera. It uses LiDAR to detect movement, capture photos, and log events, with optional iCloud syncing for cross-device access. Choose between audible alarms or silent monitoring.

Highlights
  • Motion detection with LiDAR
  • Photo capture on motion
  • Detection history log
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Silent monitoring mode
  • Infrared depth sensing for darkness
Features
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_Requires LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro or newer, iPad Pro (2020 or newer). Must be a Pro version._ Turn your iPhone into a motion-activated security camera. Alarmist uses your device's LiDAR sensor to detect movement, capture a photo, and log every event in a detection history that syncs across your devices through iCloud. - Detect motion and capture evidence automatically - Review detection history with photos on any device via iCloud - Run silent: disable the alarm and flashlight for quiet monitoring - Works in complete darkness using infrared depth sensing How it works: 1. Place your device on a stable surface, aimed at the area you want to monitor 2. Configure the detection zone and sensitivity (or use defaults) 3. Arm the app 4. Keep the app in the foreground with the screen on When motion is detected, Alarmist triggers a loud alarm (overrides Silent Mode), turns on the flashlight, and captures a photo. Or switch to silent detection: no alarm, no flash, just a photo and a log entry. Silent detection works best in lighted or dim conditions where the camera can capture a usable image. LiDAR fires invisible infrared beams and measures depth, not pixels. A person walking through a doorway creates a large, sustained depth change that is unmistakable. This means Alarmist works in complete darkness with no visible light and no camera image required. Every detection event is logged with a timestamp and photo. Browse your history on the device or enable iCloud sync to see it everywhere. Configurable auto-retention (30, 60, or 90 days) keeps storage in check. Alarmist is a convenience tool, not a security system. It cannot guarantee detection of all events and should never be your sole means of protection. The device must stay plugged in for extended use, the app must remain in the foreground with the screen on, and locking the screen or switching apps stops monitoring. Technology can fail. Test in your environment and understand its limitations before relying on it. You assume all risk. I'm a solo developer in Portland, Oregon. I built this app because I wanted it -- something I could set on a nightstand and trust to watch the door while I slept. I named it Alarmist because, well, when you're asleep in an unfamiliar room, overreacting to danger is the whole point.

Screenshots

Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool4 screens
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector at 5.0 against Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool's 3.0. Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool versus Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Sensor Analyzer ToolAlarmist LiDAR Motion Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThiem NguyenFolding Sky Co

Customer experience

Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Motion Sensor Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Motion Sensor Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Motion Sensor Pro – Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector

One-time1
  • Alarmist Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool free?
Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector free?
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool or Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector?
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector is rated higher. Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool or Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector have ads?
Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector shows ads; Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool or Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector?
Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Motion Sensor Analyzer Tool was updated on October 12, 2026 and Alarmist LiDAR Motion Detector on October 24, 2026.

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