At the same time, the accelerometer has a number of possibilities that are not available for a gyroscope. In particular, the formation of signals allowing to determine the distance traveled by the user of the mobile device.
Having determined what is the difference between a gyroscope and an accelerometer, let us fix its key criteria in the table.
Table
| Gyroscope | Accelerometer |
| What do they have in common? | |
| Both devices allow you to determine their position relative to the ground, as well as the gadget in which they are installed, and can be used for these purposes simultaneously | |
| What is the difference between them? | |
| Defines the proper tilt angle relative to the ground | Defines the acceleration relative to the ground |
| Cannot be used in order to measure the duration of the movement of the device | Can be used to measure the duration of the movement of the device |
