Best Proximity Sensor Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite is the household name in proximity sensor, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Proximity Sensor Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Physics Toolbox Sensor SuitePhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteFree4.7★ (1.8K)NoYesSep 2026
2Sensors ToolboxSensors ToolboxFree4.7★ (160)NoYesSep 2026
3Sensor Labs: Physics SensorsSensor Labs: Physics SensorsFree—YesYesMay 2026
4Check My Device : 40+ TestsCheck My Device : 40+ TestsFree4.5★ (92)YesYesSep 2026
5Sensor LoggerSensor LoggerFree4.8★ (111)NoYesSep 2026
6Sensors Toolbox - MultitoolSensors Toolbox - MultitoolFree4.2★ (134)YesNoAug 2026
7Auto Proximity DetectionAuto Proximity DetectionFree1.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026
8Kio ProximityKio ProximityFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Proximity Sensor

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite#1

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite by Chrystian Vieyra

Sensor Data Visualization Tool
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Sensors Toolbox#2

Sensors Toolbox by ExaMobile S.A.

Check your device's Sensors
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7(160 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Diagnose your mobile device's status with this comprehensive tool. Access real-time data from all supported sensors, including motion, environmental, and hardware information. Test sensor functionality and view data graphically or in text format.

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FAQ about Proximity Sensor

What are the best proximity sensor apps for iPhone?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite tops our proximity sensor apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top proximity sensor apps we rank are free to download, including Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite and Sensors Toolbox.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ proximity sensor apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite transforms your smartphone into a scientific instrument. It allows you to measure, record, analyze, and export real-time data from your device's built-in sensors for various scientific applications.
Key features include tools for kinematics (like accelerometers and gyroscopes), acoustics (sound meters, oscilloscopes), light measurement, magnetism detection, barometer, GPS, and AR-enhanced measurements and visualizations. It also offers data recording and export capabilities.