Sensor Playground
Live data from DIY sensors
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Sensor Playground turns your phone into a live dashboard for DIY sensor
nodes built on the ESP32 or a Raspberry Pi class single-board computer.
Flash the free companion firmware onto your board, wire up a supported
sensor, and the app finds the node automatically on your local network or
via Bluetooth LE — no cloud, no account, no registration. Readings appear
as clear cards and live charts, updated in real time.
CONTINUOUSLY GROWING
Development is ongoing: updates ship regularly, and support for new sensors
is added continuously. If your favourite sensor is not on the list yet,
chances are it will arrive in one of the next updates.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Automatic discovery of sensor nodes over Wi-Fi (LAN) and Bluetooth LE
• Live cards and charts for every measured quantity
• Air-quality rating derived from IAQ, CO₂ or eCO₂/TVOC readings
• Dedicated screens for gesture, distance and contact sensors
• Send bitmaps to an SSD1306 OLED display node
• Signal-strength badge for Bluetooth nodes
• °C/°F switch, English and German, screen-reader friendly
• Everything stays on your own network: TLS-encrypted and API-key
protected — no cloud involved
SUPPORTED SENSORS (and counting)
• Environment & air quality: BME680, BME280, SCD30, SGP30, MCP9808, SHT31,
SHT41, AHT10/AHT20, CozIR-A
• Light & optical: SI1145 (sunlight/UV), TCS34725 (color), analog light
sensor
• Motion & orientation: IMU 10DOF, MPU6050, MMA7660
• Infrared temperature: MLX90615 (non-contact)
• Positioning: Air530 GNSS/GPS
• Event-driven: PAJ7620 gesture, VL53L0X laser distance, button, hall
sensor, magnetic switch, PIR motion, vibration
• Display: SSD1306 OLED (128×64)
GOOD TO KNOW
• You need at least one sensor node: an ESP32 or a Raspberry Pi class board
running the free, open companion firmware. Arduino sketches and Python
scripts are available for every supported sensor.
• A built-in simulated sensor lets you explore the app before any hardware
is connected.
• Scanning and discovery are free for all sensors. Data visualisation for a
few selected sensors requires a one-time in-app licence purchase, which
supports the ongoing development.
Whether you are a maker, a teacher, a student or simply curious about the
air in your room — Sensor Playground makes hardware experiments visible.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
More than 10 new sensors added.
The developer, Peter Sauer, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Peter Sauer
- Size
- 26.9 MB
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Licence $0.99
- Copyright
- © ScienceSoft e.U.