Comparison

Toolbox vs Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

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

Head to head
About

Toolbox

Transform your device into a versatile toolkit with a comprehensive suite of measuring instruments. This app offers a metronome, stopwatch, timer, ruler, level, and various sensors to assist with a wide range of tasks.

Highlights
  • Metronome
  • Stopwatch
  • Timer
  • Ruler
  • Surface Level
  • Barometer
  • Altimeter
  • Compass
Features
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The most handy measuring tool kit in the world. Turning your iPhone or iPad into a multi functional measuring device with: metronome, stopwatch, timer, seismometer, ruler, surface level and many more. Currently, there are 13 measuring tools + Flashlight in the tool box: - BAROMETER It gives you a nice and clear local atmospheric pressure, obtained from the barometric sensor in your device - ALTIMETER This tool takes advantage of the built in GPS to give you the precise elevation above the sea level. - COMPASS A pretty and well-made compass for navigation, traveling and direction reference purposes. - TESLAMETER It takes advantage of the built-in magnetometer in your iPhone/iPod touch, allows you to monitor the strength of magnetic field all around. There are a range of real-life applications for this useful item, such as: metal detector, AC magnetic fields, or finding low-magnetic places for sleeping - METRONOME It is the most precise and stable metronome on the app store. Whether you are a musician, a music teacher, a beginner at playing music or even a golfer, this tool provides you a set of powerful features that can satisfy all your needs. - STOPWATCH Whenever you need a precise and professional stopwatch for sport activities like: sprints, jogging, this tool is a must have. Among its features are: intuitive interface, lap and split modes support, or send log results to your email - TIMER There are unlimited applications of using timer in daily life, such as: egg timer, tea timer, cooking, alarm clock, etc. The timer tool satisfies all of those needs by many of its features: up to 5 timers running simultaneously, count down and count up support, intuitive and convenient duration setup using preset and gestures - SEISMOMETER Taking advantage of the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, this tool detects and visualizes any vibrations and moves of the iPhone. So, why not using this excellent feature to help your iPhone self-protected like a car when combined with an alarm? Or another great application is to test how smooth the car is on a test drive - PLUMB BOB This is an instrument to check if an object is perfectly vertical/plumb and has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It suits any types of your needs, such as: hanging objects, carpenter work, brick layer or building construction - SURFACE LEVEL This tool facilitates the measurement of the slope of whatever surface you want to check. Most importantly, its accuracy is ensured at the maximum level by the support to different sensitivities that allow you to detect subtle slopes (floor leveling, furniture arrangement,..) - SPIRIT/BUBBLE LEVEL It is a simple but extremely useful tool in the set to check if an object is balanced. Its applications range from entertained purposes such as checking pool billiard tables in the bar to serious usages like constructions, carpenter, etc - RULER The ruler helps you precisely know the lengths of objects all around you, such as pens, tables, pictures. We built it to become even more than just a normal ruler: longest distance measuring capability, and up to 6 units support - PROTRACTOR Have you ever forgotten your protractor at school or when you urgently look for a protractor to measure any kind of angles in real life?

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Toolbox4 screens
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite at none against Toolbox's shown. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 63%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Toolbox's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1.8K) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Toolbox 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox has 14K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 81% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Toolbox versus Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolboxPhysics Toolbox Sensor Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedChrystian Vieyra

Customer experience

Toolbox

All ratings13,834 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews877 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative28.6%

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

All ratings1,798 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Toolbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Barometer not working
  • Inconsistent digital/analog readings in decibel meter

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thermometer feature
  • Improved decibel meter
  • Better visualization for teslameter
  • Ability to use metronome with screen off

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Toolbox

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Toolbox free?
Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toolbox or Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is rated higher. Toolbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Toolbox or Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite have ads?
Toolbox shows ads; Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite does not.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox or Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite?
Toolbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite weekly. Most recently, Toolbox was updated on October 13, 2026 and Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite on October 12, 2026.

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