Tracks Logger vs Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tracks Logger
Record your location data with detailed metrics like latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance. Save your tracks in various file formats and share them easily. The PRO version removes ads and limitations.
- Log latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance
- Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX, FITLOG, and NMEA
- Supports Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Background logging
- Share files via AirDrop
- Upload to iCloud Drive
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This app records your tracks into files Features: - Log latitude, longitude , altitude, speed and distance - Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX (Garmin) , FITLOG (SportTracks) and NMEA files - Support both Apple map services and Google Map - Support background logging - Share file via AirDrop - Upload file to iCloud Drive (For iOS8 or later) - Limit 1000 data points per session - Limit sample interval 1 second Extra Features in PRO version - No ads - No limitation of number of data points per session - No limitation of sample interval Note : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
This app turns your smartphone into a scientific instrument suite, enabling measurement, recording, analysis, and export of real-time sensor data. It offers tools for kinematics, acoustics, light, magnetism, and more, suitable for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists.
- Real-time sensor data measurement
- Data recording and analysis
- Data export functionality
- Kinematics tools (accelerometer, gyroscope)
- Acoustics tools (sound meter, oscilloscope)
- Magnetism tools (compass, magnetometer)
- AR visualization for magnetic fields and measurements
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Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or hobbyist, Physics Toolbox transforms your smartphone’s built-in sensors into a powerful suite of scientific instruments. Easily measure, record, analyze, and export real-time data for a variety of uses—from classroom experiments to cutting-edge research. KINEMATICS G-Force Meter Linear Accelerometer Gyroscope Inclinometer Motion Visualizer (LiDAR-tracked position and velocity) ACOUSTICS Sound Meter Tone Detector Tone Generator Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram LIGHT Light Meter Color Detector Proximeter Stroboscope MAGNETISM Compass Magnetometer Magna-AR (AR visualization of magnetic field vectors) OTHER Barometer GPS - latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, number of satellites Ruler-AR (AR-estimated measurements) COMBINATION Multi Record Roller Coaster GAME Play (data-verified challenges)
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Verdict
Tracks Logger and Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 42% of Tracks Logger's. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Tracks Logger's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Tracks Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tracks Logger against 4.7 for Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Tracks Logger's written reviews are positive against 81% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's.
Tracks Logger ships an update every 5 weeks, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tracks Logger | Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siu Yuen Ho | Chrystian Vieyra |
Customer experience
Tracks Logger
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In-app purchases
Tracks Logger
- Unlock pro feature$1.99
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
- Upgrade to Pro$5.99
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