Comparison

Device Motion Detective vs AutoX Data Logger

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

Head to head
About

Device Motion Detective

This utility app captures and stores detailed device motion data, including accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings. Users can view real-time motion graphs or past records saved to the database. Data is recorded every second for up to 20 minutes per session.

Highlights
  • Raw accelerometer data recording
  • Raw gyroscope data recording
  • Raw magnetometer data recording
  • Processed device-motion data
  • Real-time motion graphs
  • Past motion record viewing
  • Data saved to database
Features
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Detect the device motion detail information and save the information into the core data system. The user could view the past motion record from the data base system. The user could view the real time device motion list or the motion graph. The app can receive four types of motion: raw accelerometer data, raw gyroscope data, raw magnetometer data, and processed device-motion data (which includes accelerometer, rotation-rate, and attitude measurements). The current version could record the device motion data for 20 minutes when tap the record button once. After 20 minutes, the user could tap the record button again. During recording, the app will insert the motion data to the database every second. Only after recording the motion data, the feature of view record motion data will display the record information. In current edition, when the device shutdown, the database information will be cleared automatically. In short, the app may be useful to some engineering users or other users who need the detail device motion data. Best wishes.

About

AutoX Data Logger

Record and analyze autocross runs with video, GPS, and accelerometer data. Map courses, visualize performance with GPS traces and plots, and automatically start/stop recordings for hands-free logging. Export and import run data for comprehensive performance review.

Highlights
  • Course mapping with cone placement
  • Video, GPS, and accelerometer run recording
  • GPS traces and speed/g-force plots
  • Automatic start/stop recording
  • Data export and import
  • Optional sensor fusion for internal GPS
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Data logger for collecting and analyzing run data for autocross. Map the course, record your runs, then analyze your performance! The app is designed to be quick to use to quickly analyze data between runs and find time during the event. * Map the course, including the cones! * Record your runs with video (GoPro or internal camera), GPS, ODB2, and accelerometer data * Analyze your runs with GPS traces, video, speed vs distance plots, and g-force plots * Automatically start and stop recording for hands free data logging * Export your data (csv, json, and VBO) * Import runs from others * iCloud data sync The data collection is based on GPS/GNSS data and is compatible with various devices. Some of which connect directly to the app for the highest quality data collection. The solutions which provide the best quality (25hz or 10hz) data are: * RaceBox Mini * RaceBox Mini S * RaceBox Micro * Dragy Pro * Dragy Lite * XGPS160 * Opensource DIY GPS modules (build for under $50!) https://github.com/FlorianMuellerklein/OpensourceGPSDevice4AutoXDatalogger Alternatively, the app is compatible with any GPS device which pairs to the iOS settings.  Video recording * GoPro 5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13 * Internal iPhone Camera Vehicle Data * BLE ELM327 readers * Veepeak ODBCheck Plus is the most tested and recommended device * Custom sensors that broadcast byte packets on a BLE characteristics. Make whatever you want and broadcast it in a compatible way. Additionally, when using the internal iPhone GPS the app contains an optional sensor fusion algorithm to interpolate between the 1hz GPS updates that the internal sensor provides. Typically 1hz is too slow for motorsports applications but this may provide usable data with no additional hardware required.

Screenshots

Device Motion Detective4 screens
AutoX Data Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoX Data Logger at 100% against Device Motion Detective's 0%. AutoX Data Logger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). Device Motion Detective's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Device Motion Detective is free to download; AutoX Data Logger costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoX Data Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoX Data Logger has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Device Motion Detective's written reviews are positive against 100% of AutoX Data Logger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Motion Detective ships an update every 13 months, AutoX Data Logger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Device Motion Detective versus AutoX Data Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice Motion DetectiveAutoX Data Logger
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Florian Muellerklein

Customer experience

Device Motion Detective

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AutoX Data Logger

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Device Motion Detective

No in-app purchases

None

AutoX Data Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Motion Detective free?
Device Motion Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoX Data Logger free?
AutoX Data Logger costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Device Motion Detective or AutoX Data Logger?
AutoX Data Logger is rated higher. Device Motion Detective averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AutoX Data Logger averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Device Motion Detective or AutoX Data Logger have ads?
Neither Device Motion Detective nor AutoX Data Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Motion Detective or AutoX Data Logger?
Device Motion Detective ships an update every 13 months, and AutoX Data Logger fortnightly. Most recently, Device Motion Detective was updated on September 20, 2026 and AutoX Data Logger on September 21, 2026.

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