Sensor Data Pro vs The Last 5%
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sensor Data Pro
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Sensor Data Pro helps you capture high-quality sensor recordings from your iPhone or iPad for testing, field work, and analysis. Use it to record motion, location, microphone level, barometer, and magnetometer data in one session. Add event markers as you record, review sensor charts by type, inspect per-axis values, and export complete session files for downstream analysis. Built for reliable long sessions: - Live preview before recording - Configurable sensor selection and sample rate - Background-aware recording behavior with explicit gap annotations when iOS limits sensors - Session analytics dashboards with min/mean/max and timeline context - CSV and JSON export from persisted recordings Your recordings stay on-device by default.
The Last 5%
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A small act of thoughtfulness before your phone goes dark. "The Last 5%" is a communication support tool that automatically sends your location and a message to someone you care about — right before your iPhone battery dies. [Perfect for situations like these] ・Coming home from work or a night out: Automatically lets someone know "I'm on my way home" or "My battery's about to die, so I'll be out of reach" — before it's too late. ・Your child's phone: When your kid's phone is about to die after school or hanging out with friends, their last-known location is quietly sent to you before the connection is lost. ・Meeting up with friends: If your battery might not make it to the meetup, share your current location in advance for a smoother rendezvous. [Key Features] ・Detects low battery (5% or below) and automatically sends a message. ・Includes a map link with your current location so the recipient knows exactly where you are. [Simple to Set Up] This app works in tandem with iOS Shortcuts. Just follow the in-app guide to set up your own personal communication protocol — no tech skills required. ※ This app is a supplemental tool that leverages iOS system features. It may not function in all network conditions, so please use it as one of your everyday communication options rather than as a primary lifeline.
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Verdict
Sensor Data Pro and The Last 5% are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sensor Data Pro | The Last 5% |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Bogh Holding ApS | hiroki mori |
In-app purchases
Sensor Data Pro
No in-app purchases
The Last 5%
No in-app purchases





