Comparison

PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro vs WiFi Prober

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

Head to head
About

PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro

Transform your phone into a comprehensive sensor hub. Stream real-time data from over 8 sensors, including audio and images, to a customizable open-source server. Ideal for IoT and data science projects.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data streaming
  • Supports 8+ sensors (Accelerometer, GPS, etc.)
  • Audio and image streaming
  • Customizable open-source server
  • Wi-Fi/local network streaming
  • Ideal for IoT and data science
Features
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Sensor Stream Pro allows you to convert your phone into a complete sensor hub and stream real-time sensor information (including audio and image streams, among 8+ sensors!) from your phone to the provided open source & fully customisable server over wifi/local network. The server can be modified as per your use-case. The app can be used to build IoT applications, for data science projects and for many more interesting use cases! Server link: https://github.com/priyankark/SensorStreamServer (available under MIT license) It allows you to stream real time sensor information from sensors on your phone to provided open source servers written in Python and other languages (future availability) that you can download from our Github page and run on your laptop/Raspberry PI/anywhere!! The server can be modified as per your requirement, giving you complete programmatic control over your phone's sensors. It also supports audio streaming and image streaming from your phone's camera. This opens up the possibility of building cool applications which may require a combination of some/all of these sensors! Sensors supported include Accelerometer, GPS, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Magnetometer, Device Orientation sensor, Proximity sensor, Steps Counter and Thermometer (subject to availability on your device). It also supports streaming images from your phone camera and streaming audio.

About

WiFi Prober

This network diagnostic utility helps engineers and IT professionals conduct Wi-Fi surveys. It provides detailed signal measurements, network tool analysis, and an augmented reality signal HUD for on-site assessments. Data can be saved and exported for further review.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi signal measurements (RSSI, noise, data rate)
  • BSSID roaming and channel change tracking
  • TCP connection and DNS resolution timing
  • Embedded speed test with ad/analytics blocking
  • Offline OUI database for vendor identification
  • Augmented reality signal HUD with camera overlay
  • Survey data saving and CSV export
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WiFi Prober is a network diagnostic utility for engineers and IT professionals performing Wi-Fi surveys on iPhone. WI-FI SURVEYS - View RSSI, noise, Rx/Tx Data Rate and connection details supplied by the companion Apple Shortcut. - Follow BSSID roaming events and channel changes. - View estimated channel width and MCS, with the assumptions available in the app. - Arrange dashboard blocks in Settings and keep your preferred order. - Save long surveys and export the current or a previous survey as CSV. NETWORK TOOLS - Measure TCP connection time to your Wi-Fi gateway and external hosts, with IPv4/IPv6 support and custom targets. - Check DNS resolution time. - Run the embedded Yandex Internetometer speed test in a temporary web session with known advertising and analytics requests blocked. - Identify equipment vendors using an offline OUI database. AR SIGNAL HUD Overlay available signal measurements and equipment information on the camera view. Record and preview video during a site survey. SETUP AND COLLECTION Wi-Fi signal measurements require the WiFi Monitor Agent 2 companion Shortcut. Install and verify it in Settings → Wi-Fi Shortcut. Network Tools are available without installing the Shortcut. Collection runs while WiFi Prober is active. Leaving, locking or closing the app stops collection; press Start to begin again. A fresh launch or a return after two hours away clears old dashboard readings, while saved surveys remain available for export. No WiFi Prober account is required.

Screenshots

PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro1 screens
WiFi Prober4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WiFi Prober at Free against PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

WiFi Prober is free to download; PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro versus WiFi Prober: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonePi Sensor Stream ProWiFi Prober
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPriyankar KumarPavel Semenishchev

Customer experience

PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WiFi Prober

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro

No in-app purchases

None

WiFi Prober

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro free?
PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiFi Prober free?
WiFi Prober is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro or WiFi Prober have ads?
Neither PhonePi Sensor Stream Pro nor WiFi Prober shows ads.

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