Comparison

asMagic vs Sensor Recorder Pro

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

Head to head
About

asMagic

This utility app turns your Apple device into a robotics research and learning tool. It enables multi-modal data collection, real-time streaming of AR and IMU data, and intuitive control of external robots. Experiment with teleoperation and human-robot interaction through features like joystick control and body tracking.

Highlights
  • Multi-modal data collection
  • Real-time AR/IMU data streaming
  • Robot model exploration
  • Joystick control
  • Human body tracking
  • Teleoperation experiments
Features
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asMagic transforms your Apple device into a powerful tool for robotics research and learning. With support for multi-modal data collection, real-time streaming, and intuitive control, it connects your device with external robots and tools in a seamless way. Explore robot models, record synchronized sensor data, and stream AR and IMU data in real time. asMagic also supports joystick control and human body tracking, making it easier than ever to experiment with teleoperation and human-robot interaction.

About

Sensor Recorder Pro

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Sensor Recorder Pro turns your iPhone into a local, offline multi-sensor data recorder for developers, researchers, robotics, SLAM, AR, and AI workflows. Choose between two capture modes: Standard Mode Record wide, ultra-wide, telephoto, and front cameras Capture up to three RGB camera streams, depending on device capability Record LiDAR depth on supported devices Configure resolution, frame rate, exposure, and focus ARKit Mode Record RGB video with timestamp-aligned 6-DoF camera poses Capture ARKit camera intrinsics and tracking metadata Record scene depth on supported LiDAR devices Designed for trajectory visualization, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, VIO, robotics, and spatial AI research Additional sensor streams include: Accelerometer and gyroscope IMU data Magnetometer and barometer data Device motion, attitude, and gravity Core Location data Microphone audio Each recording session produces structured, timestamped files for post-processing, sensor fusion, trajectory analysis, visual-inertial experiments, computer vision, multimodal learning, and research logs. Key Features Standard multi-camera and ARKit recording modes RGB, LiDAR depth, pose, IMU, motion, location, and audio recording Configurable camera resolution, frame rate, exposure, and focus Timestamped records for multi-sensor alignment Local file export for custom processing pipelines Fully offline recording with no cloud dependency Free version supports up to two minutes per recording session One-time upgrade unlocks unlimited recording length Use Cases Robotics and spatial AI data collection AR, SLAM, and visual-inertial odometry experiments 3D reconstruction and camera trajectory analysis Camera, LiDAR, pose, and IMU synchronization Multimodal sensor logging Teaching, research, and rapid prototyping Privacy Sensor Recorder Pro does not upload recorded data to any server. All recordings remain locally on your device and are managed or exported by you.

Screenshots

asMagic4 screens
Sensor Recorder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sensor Recorder Pro at 15.4 against asMagic's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. asMagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sensor Recorder Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

asMagic ships an update every 3 weeks, Sensor Recorder Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
asMagic versus Sensor Recorder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterasMagicSensor Recorder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size580 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen AncoraSpring Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.晓聪 姜

In-app purchases

2 purchases

asMagic

One-time2
  • Support Us$2.99
  • Extra Support$9.99
1 purchases

Sensor Recorder Pro

One-time1
  • Unlimited Recording$2.99

Questions

Is asMagic free?
asMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sensor Recorder Pro free?
Sensor Recorder Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do asMagic or Sensor Recorder Pro have ads?
Neither asMagic nor Sensor Recorder Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, asMagic or Sensor Recorder Pro?
asMagic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sensor Recorder Pro every 4 weeks. Most recently, asMagic was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sensor Recorder Pro on October 5, 2026.

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