Comparison

Alturos vs Sensor Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Alturos

Features
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This small and simple app will use the phones sensors to measure an current (absolute) altitude. You can also set a baseline and measure from there (relative measurement). The app is perfect for measuring height of for example an elevator. Notes: * The absolute height can be affected by weather. * The relative sensor might drift over time.

About

Sensor Toolkit

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful all-in-one toolkit. Measure, detect and analyze the world around you. Top tools included: - Drive & Motion • Speedometer Pro (custom acceleration, brake, g-force tracking and measurement & HUD) • Altimeter Pro (real-time altitude tracking) • Seismograph (vibration & movement analysis) - Measurement Tools • Bubble Level (horizontal & vertical alignment) • Smart Protractor (angle & tilt detection) • Light Meter (Lux intensity measurement) - Detection & Sensors • Metal Detector (magnetic field detection) • Sound Meter (decibel measurement & peaks) - Vision & Camera • Color Detective (HEX color recognition) from any picture • HD Magnifier (zoom & low-light assist) - System & Diagnostics • Battery Lab (health, voltage & temperature) • System Inspector (hardware & device info) - Utility Tools • Turbo Flashlight (strobe & SOS modes) • Pulse Tracker (camera-based heart rate)

Screenshots

Alturos3 screens
Sensor Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alturos at none against Sensor Toolkit's 4. Alturos also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sensor Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sensor Toolkit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Alturos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alturos ships an update every 7 months, Sensor Toolkit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 1 level
Alturos versus Sensor Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlturosSensor Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarkus JohanssonDylan Calin

In-app purchases

None

Alturos

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sensor Toolkit

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$1.00
  • SensorKit Pro$1.99
  • Pizza Tip$2.00
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  • Diamond Tip$5.00

Questions

Is Alturos free?
Alturos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensor Toolkit free?
Sensor Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alturos or Sensor Toolkit have ads?
Sensor Toolkit shows ads; Alturos does not.
Which is updated more often, Alturos or Sensor Toolkit?
Alturos ships an update every 7 months, and Sensor Toolkit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alturos was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sensor Toolkit on November 5, 2026.

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