Best Accelerometer Apps

172+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 172+ accelerometer apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Accelerometer

Accelerometer ∞#1

Accelerometer ∞ by Chen-Yu Wei

Device Motion Visualizer
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4(45 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Visualize device motion data in real-time with dynamic graphs. Analyze sensor information, calibrate your device, and explore various possibilities. This utility app offers a unique perspective on your device's movement.

Gauges#2

Gauges by Boluga

All-in-one sensor utility
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(2.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This utility app transforms your device into a multi-sensor tool. It provides real-time readings for GPS, altitude, speed, barometric pressure, acceleration, magnetic force, sound levels, and light intensity. Visualize data with graphs and maps, mark values, and record sensor information for later analysis.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Useful tools and gauges
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 🎨 Clean and minimal interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable readings
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with sensor usage
phyphox#3

phyphox by RWTH Aachen University

Physical Phone Experiments
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(207 ratings)
Free
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Unlock your phone's sensors for scientific exploration. Conduct pre-built experiments or create your own using accelerometers, magnetometers, and more. Analyze and export data in various formats for further study.

What We Love

  • 💡 Access to phone sensors
  • 🔬 Useful for physics experiments
  • 📊 Data logging and export
  • 🆓 Free and no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 📉 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 App locks/minimizes recording

More Accelerometer apps to explore

4
Accelerometer – G-Force Meter
Accelerometer – G-Force Meter
Accelerometer – G-Force Meter
Realtime 3-axis motion data
Free

Transform your device into a precise 3-axis accelerometer. Monitor live acceleration and G-force readings, record motion data, and export it in various formats for detailed analysis. Ideal for experiments, testing, and engineering.

Realtime X/Y/Z accelerationG-force measurementRecord motion sessions
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
5
Acceleration sensor logger
Acceleration sensor logger
Acceleration sensor logger
by REGREX Co.,Ltd.
Free

This tool logs data from your device's acceleration, gyroscope, and magnetic force sensors. Visualize sensor readings in graphs and export data via email in CSV format for spreadsheet analysis. It can also function as a horizontal instrument.

Log acceleration, gyroscope, and magnetic force sensor dataDisplay sensor data in graphsExport data via email in CSV format
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free
6
Speedometer Simple
Speedometer Simple
Speedometer Simple
Accurate GPS speed tracker
Free

This app uses your phone's GPS to display your current speed accurately. It supports multiple units, shows traveled distance, and offers optional city names and a compass. You can also record trip statistics like maximum speed and distance.

Accurate GPS speed trackingMPH, KM/H, and knots supportDisplays traveled distance
🗺️ Navigation
(119K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite
Sensor Data Visualization Tool
Free

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 measurementData recording and analysisData export functionality
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Horizontal Accelerometer
Horizontal Accelerometer
Horizontal Accelerometer
Automobile measurement tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Accelerometer Visual
Accelerometer Visual
Accelerometer Visual
by 58works
Free

Visualize the real-time motion data from your device's accelerometer. See how your phone moves in a graphical representation. This tool is designed for understanding sensor behavior.

Graphical accelerometer displayReal-time motion visualizationSensor behavior analysis
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
10
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer
Physics Toolbox Accelerometer
by Chrystian Vieyra
Free

This app uses your device's accelerometer to measure and graph G-Force and acceleration over time. It allows you to record and export data as a CSV file, making it useful for analyzing motion in vehicles, vibrations, and educational physics experiments.

Measures G-Force and accelerationGraphs G-Force vs. TimeGraphs Acceleration vs. Time
📚 Education
(5)
free
11
Sensor Logger
Sensor Logger
Sensor Logger
Motion Logger with CSV Export
Free

This app collects and displays data from various device sensors, including motion, GPS, and audio. It offers background recording, interactive plots, and multiple export formats. Advanced features allow for data streaming, systematic data collection from other users, and creating shareable data-driven dashboards.

One-tap loggingBackground recordingInteractive plot visualization
🔧 Utilities
(105)
free with in-app purchases
12
Speedometer 55 GPS Speed & HUD
Speedometer 55 GPS Speed & HUD
Speedometer 55 GPS Speed & HUD
Limit Alert,Black Box,Trip log
Free

This app functions as a sophisticated speedometer, alerting you to speed limit violations with visual and auditory cues. It also provides location sharing, altitude readings, and a GPS black box for trip data. Calculate mileage, costs, and fuel consumption for your journeys.

Speed limit alerts (visual and audio)GPS black box for trip dataLocation sharing
🗺️ Navigation
(63K)
free
13
G-Force Meter+: Tesla 0-60
G-Force Meter+: Tesla 0-60
G-Force Meter+: Tesla 0-60
Acceleration & G Load Sensor
Free

Measure real-time G-forces on three axes with a precision crosshair display. Track peak G, acceleration history, and impact forces. Ideal for car performance, roller coasters, aviation, and physics experiments.

3-axis G-force trackingPrecision crosshair displayPeak G detection
📊 Productivity
(1)
ad-supported
14
AccelMeter
AccelMeter
AccelMeter
3D Vector Accelerometer
Free

Visualize and measure current acceleration in 3D. Explore different modes to understand gravitational forces or measure g-forces during movement. Ideal for testing vehicle acceleration or understanding rotational forces.

3D graphical vector visualizationAbsolute acceleration modeRelative acceleration mode
🔧 Utilities
(10)
paid
15
Acc.elerometer
Acc.elerometer
Acc.elerometer
Record sensor readings
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Speedometer∞
Speedometer∞
Speedometer∞
Measure speed on device
Free

This app functions as a digital GPS speedometer, offering a comprehensive trip computer to track various travel metrics. It also includes acceleration measurement and a speed limit warning system with a HUD display option.

Digital GPS speedometerTrip computer (speed, distance, time)Acceleration measurement
🗺️ Navigation
(916)
free
17
Seismometer+
Seismometer+
Seismometer+
Vibration meter
Free

Transform your device into a powerful seismometer to measure and visualize vibrations in real time. Track tremors, analyze surface stability, and explore the unseen movements around you with intuitive graphical displays. Perfect for science enthusiasts and the curious.

Real-time X, Y, Z axis acceleration graphsCumulative vibration intensity analysisAdjustable long-term data recording intervals
🔧 Utilities
(26)
ad-supported
18
Vibration Meter, seismograph
Vibration Meter, seismograph
Vibration Meter, seismograph
Measure all vibrations
Free

This application uses your phone's accelerometer to measure and record vibrations from various sources, including earthquakes and everyday objects. It displays ground motion on a graph and uses an instrumental intensity scale for analysis. You can also monitor and share your measurement results.

Measures vibration strengthDetects seismic wavesUses accelerometer for analysis
🔧 Utilities
(674)
free with in-app purchases
19
G-Field Recorder
G-Field Recorder
G-Field Recorder
Accelerometer, Gyro, GPS
Free

This app records and analyzes motion data from your device's sensors, including acceleration, rotation, and GPS information. It's designed for experiments, performance analysis, and tracking various movements. Data can be exported in CSV format and is resistant to loss.

Logs and plots motion data (acceleration, rotation)Records ground speed, altitude, distance, and displacementVirtually unlimited recording time
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free with in-app purchases
20
Toolbox - Smart Meter Tools
Toolbox - Smart Meter Tools
Toolbox - Smart Meter Tools
Best Measuring Tool Box App
Free

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.

MetronomeStopwatchTimer
🔧 Utilities
(14K)
free with in-app purchases

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