250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
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.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.8K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (160) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | — | Yes | Yes | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (90) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 1.0★ (2) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (111) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.2★ (134) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
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.
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.
Thoroughly test your iPhone or iPad's display, sensors, connectivity, and other components. Ideal for verifying device functionality before buying, selling, or for long-term use.
This utility app allows hands-free control of your iPhone using the proximity sensor. Perform actions like taking photos, recording audio/video, or toggling the flashlight by covering the screen, ideal for when you can't interact directly.
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.
Access and visualize data from all your smartphone's sensors in real time. Collect information from accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS, barometers, and more, then convert it into easy-to-read graphs. This app offers a clean, intuitive interface for comprehensive sensor analysis.
This app allows real-time remote monitoring of temperature, humidity, and power status using a cellular-connected sensor. It sends customizable alerts for critical environmental changes, providing peace of mind for property conditions.
Remotely monitor and manage your Sensored Life home monitoring system. View real-time temperature, humidity, and power status, and adjust settings. Access historical data for daily, weekly, or monthly trends.
This app uses your iPhone camera and haptic feedback to alert you to the presence of people nearby. It provides tactile sensations that vary in intensity and pattern based on distance and direction, offering a discreet awareness of your surroundings.
This app allows you to transform your smartphone into an IoT device, visualizing sensor data and sending measurements to a cloud platform. You can register your phone, trigger alarms, and connect Bluetooth devices for data transmission.
This utility app displays gyroscope sensor data from your mobile device. It provides a straightforward way to view and understand the readings from your phone's gyroscope.
