Comparison

Sensor Data Pro vs BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

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

Head to head
About

Sensor Data Pro

Features
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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.

About

BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

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Battery Controller for SwitchBot Plug is a battery longevity utility designed to communicate directly with your SwitchBot Plug Mini over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to prevent battery degradation and swelling caused by prolonged overcharging. Through native iOS Shortcuts & App Intents integration, you can automate full background power cutoff and resumption based on your device's exact battery level. ---------------------------- β—† Key Features ---------------------------- 1. Native iOS Shortcuts & Automation Integration Powered by App Intents, the app provides instant actions: "Turn On Plug" and "Turn Off Plug". Simply set up an iOS Automation (e.g., Turn OFF at 80%, Turn ON at 20%) to keep your battery healthy automaticallyβ€”even when your iPhone is locked and sleeping. 2. Direct BLE Control (No Hub, No Login) No SwitchBot account or cloud subscription needed. Your iOS device pairs directly with the SwitchBot Plug Mini via Bluetooth, ensuring private, responsive, and reliable operation. 3. Quick Controls & Local History Logs Test your smart plug right from the dashboard. Review timestamped execution logs within the app anytime. 4. Privacy-First Zero analytics, zero ads, zero data collection. All settings and logs stay strictly on your device. ---------------------------- β—† Supported Devices ---------------------------- - SwitchBot Plug Mini (US & JP models) * A SwitchBot Hub is NOT required. ---------------------------- β—† Disclaimer ---------------------------- This app is an independent third-party utility developed by SHADOW'S WORKS LLC. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SwitchBot (Woan Technology).

Screenshots

Sensor Data Pro3 screens
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug1 screens

Verdict

The call

Sensor Data Pro and BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sensor Data Pro versus BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensor Data ProBatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon Bogh Holding ApSSHADOW'S WORKS LLC.

In-app purchases

None

Sensor Data Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensor Data Pro free?
Sensor Data Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug free?
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sensor Data Pro or BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug have ads?
Neither Sensor Data Pro nor BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug shows ads.

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