GyroDroid

Name: GyroDroid
Rating: 3.88 (771 reviews)
Author: prefrontal cortex

By: prefrontal cortex App

Unity3D plugin for full android sensor support.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

235,379

Data as of 2026-07-27

Rating:

3.88 ▲ 0.03

(771)

Version:

5.3

Last updated: 2016-07-04

Ranking

#144,652 ▼ 375

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GyroDroid is a powerful Unity3D plugin designed to provide comprehensive access to all native Android sensors, expanding beyond the default accelerometer and gyroscope support available in Unity. Ideal for augmented reality development, multisensor gaming experiences, and advanced visualizations, this plugin unlocks the full potential of any Android device's sensor array.

Included with GyroDroid are multiple demo scenes showcasing its capabilities, such as a rotating robot and a superdroid, providing users with practical examples of sensor integration. This plugin is available for purchase on the Unity Asset Store, making it an essential tool for developers aiming to leverage complete sensor data in their Android Unity projects.

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5.3 Last updated: 2016-07-04

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2012-02-15

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Google Play Store

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2026-07-27

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Developed by:

prefrontal cortex

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prefrontalcortex.gyrodroid

Email:

co*****@prefrontalcortex.de

Website:

http://prefrontalcortex.de

User Reviews

GyroDroid is a sensor tester that confirms if a device has a gyroscope and helps with VR/gaming decisions. Reviewers praise its usefulness and clarity about being a tester, especially for validating hardware and planning VR experiences. However, reliability varies by device, with compatibility issues, freezes, and bugs. It does not emulate a gyro, and it lacks other sensor tests (proximity) and robust VR/AR features. Overall, a helpful diagnostic tool when a device has a gyro, with mixed reliability across models.

Pros

Useful gyro tester that confirms whether a device actually has a gyroscope.
Helpful for VR/AR planning and gaming decisions (e.g., deciding to use a VR headset).
Clear about its purpose as a tester, not an emulator, which reduces user confusion.
Generally well-received as a helpful diagnostic tool by multiple users.
Provides straightforward sensor data that aids compatibility checks with apps and games.

Cons

Cannot emulate a gyroscope; hardware with a gyro is required, so it is not a gyroscope app.
Inconsistent compatibility across devices; some devices report it doesn’t work or experiences freezes (e.g., S4, LG G4, Huawei P8 Lite).
Missing sensor tests (e.g., proximity) and lacks AR/step counter testing as some users requested.
Limited VR/360 video support and AR-related features; some users can't use 360 videos or AR modes.
Bugs and reliability issues reported on certain devices (e.g., menu freezing, crashes).

Recent reviews

A GYROSCOPE IS A PHYSICAL SENSOR YOU CANNOT EMULATE IT VIA A PLAY STORE APP. USE XPOSED AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE A GYROSCOPE EMULATOR. Also it doesn't work with anything