m vs SMAAT Research
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m
This application collects data through questionnaires and device sensors to provide a comprehensive view of user responses and context. It allows administrators to set up data collection schedules and protocols for participants.
- Questionnaire-based data collection
- Sensor data integration (location, movement, steps)
- Scheduled data collection protocols
- Administrator-defined settings
- Detailed user data profiling
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m-Path Sense is a tool to monitor individuals, using a vast array of questionnaires and sensors. An administrator can set up protocols to collect data through questionnaires and sensors, which you will then be invited to answer according to a set schedule. Sensor data (including location, movement and step count) can be collected to provide context to these responses, to create a full and detailed image of the data you provide.
SMAAT Research
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SMAAT (Sensor-based Mobile Application for Assessment and Tracking) is your gateway to participating in cutting-edge research studies, right from your phone. Designed to be user-friendly and secure, SMAAT lets you contribute valuable data to science, health, and environmental studies while keeping your information safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMAAT Research at every 2 weeks against m's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
m ships an update every 2 months, SMAAT Research every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | SMAAT Research |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | m-Path Software | Yury Shevchenko |
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
SMAAT Research
No in-app purchases
