Sensor Labs vs Sensor Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Sensor Labs
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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.
Sensor Viewer
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sensor Viewer at none against Sensor Labs's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sensor Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sensor Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sensor Labs | Sensor Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gnanasuriyan Gnana Oli | Salisbury Apps |
In-app purchases
Sensor Labs
- Sensor Labs Pro$9.99
Sensor Viewer
- Annual Subscription$0.991 Year
- One time / Lifetime purchase$1.99
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