Comparison

Sensor Labs vs Sensor Multitool

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

Head to head
About

Sensor Labs

Features
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Sensor Labs turns your iPhone into a real-time physics laboratory. Instantly visualize motion, environmental, audio, and location sensors with clean dashboards and precise live data. Whether you are a student, engineer, or simply curious, Sensor Labs helps you explore how your iPhone senses the world around it. LIVE SENSOR MONITORING (13+ SENSORS) Motion Sensors * Accelerometer: Measure X, Y, Z acceleration forces * Gyroscope: Track rotation rate and angular velocity * Device Motion: Sensor fusion with attitude and quaternion data * Bubble Level: Precision spirit level for accurate alignment Magnetic Sensors * Magnetometer: Raw magnetic field values * Metal Detector: Detect hidden metal, pipes, and wires Environmental Sensors * Barometer: Atmospheric pressure and relative altitude * Thermal State: Monitor device temperature conditions * Brightness: Screen brightness monitoring * Proximity: Detect nearby objects Location and Audio * GPS: Location, altitude, speed, and heading * Microphone: Sound level meter with decibel readings, frequency analysis, and spectrum view DESIGNED FOR CLARITY AND SPEED * Real-time updates with no lag * Animated gauges, waveforms, and visualizations * Full-screen immersive sensor views * Swipe navigation between sensors * Customizable dashboard layout * Multiple themes with full dark mode support PERFECT FOR * Students and educators learning physics and motion * Engineers and developers testing sensor-based apps * DIY and home projects including leveling and detection * Science experiments and research * Anyone curious about iPhone hardware SENSOR LABS PRO Upgrade to Sensor Labs Pro to remove ads and unlock the full experience. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. PRIVACY FIRST All sensor data is processed locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or share personal or sensor data. Download Sensor Labs today and discover what your iPhone can really do.

About

Sensor Multitool

Access real-time data from your device's built-in sensors, including accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, altimeter, and compass. Choose from three sensitivity modes for raw, balanced, or smoothed data output. Ideal for makers, engineers, and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Live sensor data dashboard
  • Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Altimeter, Compass
  • Three sensitivity modes (Raw, Balanced, Smooth)
  • On-device data processing
  • Real-time motion, rotation, and magnetic field readings
  • Altitude and pressure measurements
Features
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Raw Sensor Multitool gives you instant, real-time access to the raw data streaming from your iPhone's built-in sensors — all in one clean dashboard. Designed for DIY makers, engineers, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to know exactly what their phone is measuring. SENSORS INCLUDED • Accelerometer — Live X, Y, Z forces in g. See gravity, tilt, and motion as raw values. Perfect for understanding how your phone moves in space. • Gyroscope — Real-time rotation rates on all three axes in rad/s. Ideal for robotics, motion tracking, and calibration projects. • Magnetometer — Raw magnetic field strength in microteslas (µT) on X, Y, Z. Detect nearby magnets, map field distortions, or calibrate compass-based projects. • Altimeter — Relative altitude change in meters and absolute barometric pressure in hPa. Zero the baseline at any time with the Reset button. • Compass — Magnetic and true heading in degrees, with a live compass rose and accuracy indicator. Instantly see if your magnetometer needs calibration. THREE SENSITIVITY MODES Tap Raw, Balanced, or Smooth at the top of the dashboard to control how data is filtered: • Raw — No filtering. Full precision. Every sensor update displayed as-is. Best for debugging and precision DIY work. • Balanced — Light smoothing with reduced decimal places. Clean and readable. The default mode. • Smooth — Heavy moving-average filter. Dramatically reduces noise. Best for steady observation and general use. DESIGNED FOR DIY PROJECTS Whether you're building a sensor logger, calibrating a magnetometer array, testing a motion-sensitive prototype, or just curious about your phone's hardware — Raw Sensor Multitool puts the data front and center, with no clutter. All sensor data is processed entirely on-device. Nothing is stored, logged, or transmitted.

Screenshots

Sensor Labs4 screens
Sensor Multitool2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sensor Labs at every 2 days against Sensor Multitool's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sensor Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sensor Multitool sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensor Labs ships an update every 2 days, Sensor Multitool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sensor Labs versus Sensor Multitool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor LabsSensor Multitool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGnanasuriyan Gnana OliAndrew Meyers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sensor Labs

One-time1
  • Sensor Labs Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Sensor Multitool

One-time3
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
  • Large Donation$4.99

Questions

Is Sensor Labs free?
Sensor Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sensor Multitool free?
Sensor Multitool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sensor Labs or Sensor Multitool have ads?
Both Sensor Labs and Sensor Multitool show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensor Labs or Sensor Multitool?
Sensor Labs ships an update every 2 days, and Sensor Multitool every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sensor Labs was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sensor Multitool on October 23, 2026.

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