Comparison

G vs Coaster Tool

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

Head to head
About

G

Features
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G-Force Meter turns your phone into a real-time G-force gauge. Mount your phone in your car, tap to calibrate, and instantly view lateral and longitudinal G-force on a circular dashboard. Whether you want to monitor smooth driving or observe the forces during cornering, braking, and acceleration, everything is clearly visible at a glance. Features: - Real-time G-force measurement using your phone’s built-in accelerometer - Automatic calibration regardless of phone mounting angle - Radar chart showing the maximum G-force reached in each direction - Adjustable G-range slider to amplify subtle force changes - Pause and resume recording anytime

About

Coaster Tool

Features
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Coaster Tool helps roller coaster enthusiasts record and revisit every ride. Capture motion data with iPhone or Apple Watch, then view G-force curves, the analysis range and the trajectory on iPhone. 【Record the Ride】 Record motion and location data, then add a name, park, seat and notes to each ride. Apple Watch supports independent recording and syncs the result to iPhone. 【Understand G-Force Changes】 View longitudinal, lateral, vertical and combined G-force curves, along with peak values and ride statistics. Select an analysis range and adjust the train coordinate reference with automatic or manual calibration. 【Replay and Compare】 Review readings and positions along the timeline, compare curves from two recordings, add photos to replays, and organize your history with favorites, search and sorting. 【Explore 2D/3D Tracks】 After calibration is complete, view the 2D and 3D trajectories derived from GPS and motion sensor data; these trajectories are intended solely for reviewing your experience. 【Keep and Share】 Export JSON, CSV and shareable images, with support for importing and exporting four-array force JSON. Records are stored on the device. Available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English and French, with support for the system’s Dark Mode. Usage tip: Follow the attraction’s rules for carrying and securing devices, and do not operate your device during the ride. Measurements depend on device mounting, sensors and location conditions. They are not intended for safety certification, medical decisions or professional engineering measurement. Terms of use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://yangyuxuanxiao.github.io/CoasterToolWeb/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

G4 screens
Coaster Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Coaster Tool at none against G's shown. G's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. G sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coaster Tool sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
G versus Coaster Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCoaster Tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin-Tsung TasiYangYuXuan Xiao

In-app purchases

1 purchases

G

One-time1
  • 移除廣告$1.99
2 purchases

Coaster Tool

One-time2
  • 100 recordings$0.99
  • Unlimited recordings$9.99

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coaster Tool free?
Coaster Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do G or Coaster Tool have ads?
G shows ads; Coaster Tool does not.

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