Comparison

Signal AR vs Sensor Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Signal AR

Visualize Wi-Fi and cellular signal strength in your physical environment using augmented reality. Identify dead zones and coverage issues intuitively, with local data processing for enhanced privacy. Gain insights through historical data and performance charts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality signal visualization
  • Identify weak spots and dead zones
  • Signal history and performance charts
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • Intuitive network quality understanding
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Signal AR is a network analysis and visualization tool that helps you understand Wi-Fi and cellular signal quality in the real world. Scan your surroundings as you walk and see signal strength mapped into physical space using AR. Instantly identify weak spots, dead zones, and coverage changes—without relying on confusing numbers alone. Signal AR also provides signal history, charts, and performance insights to help you compare locations and improve connectivity at home, work, or on the go. Designed with privacy in mind, all data is processed and stored locally on your device. No ads, no accounts, no tracking. Whether you’re optimizing Wi-Fi placement or exploring signal behavior in different environments, Signal AR makes network quality visible, intuitive, and easy to understand.

About

Sensor Viewer

Features
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Visualise the data from 3 of your phone's sensors And adjust the sensitivity of the sensors to match the sounds, vibrations or magnetic fields you're measuring For sounds: See a sound wave for all sounds picked up by the microphone For Vibrations: See 3 line graphs showing the movements of the phone, 1 line per dimension (up/down, left/right, forwards/backwards) For Magnetic Fields: See a graph of the magnetic field your phone can detect, even if that's just your speakers or the batteries in some of your other devices Supports Light Mode / Dark Mode Supports Dynamic Text Sizing Supports English, French, Spanish, German Optional one-time in-app purchase available to remove ads permanently. Purchases can be restored on supported devices using the same Apple ID or Optional auto-renewing subscription available to remove ads. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://salisburyapps.co.uk/privacy-policy-sensor-viewer/

Screenshots

Signal AR4 screens
Sensor Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signal AR at none against Sensor Viewer's 2. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Sensor Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Signal AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Signal AR versus Sensor Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignal ARSensor Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer高阳 王Salisbury Apps

In-app purchases

None

Signal AR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sensor Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time / Lifetime purchase$1.99

Questions

Is Signal AR free?
Signal AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensor Viewer free?
Sensor Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Signal AR or Sensor Viewer have ads?
Neither Signal AR nor Sensor Viewer shows ads.

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