Comparison

IMS Ticker vs Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IMS Ticker

Features
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IMS Ticker allows you to view live events as they are recorded by the IMS seismic system. Events include automatically processed events, events marked as blasts and events processed by human processors. You can view detailed information about individual events, as well as display event location on a 2D map of the area. Events of interest can be e-mailed to your contacts and you can receive notifications of significant events. Please note that this application is available to IMS Services customers only. Features: After registering to receive live seismic event information as recorded by the system, you can: * View detailed event information, including the number of seismic stations triggered, location, source parameters, the nearest 2D and/or 3D workplace and the association group it belongs to * Filter the displayed events * Switch between databases if more than one database is available * Receive significant event notifications * E-mail events of interest to your contacts * View system health information * Transfer data securely over SSL

About

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

This utility app transforms your phone into a seismograph to measure vibrations and detect earthquakes. It displays readings on both the Richter and Mercalli scales, offering insights into seismic activity.

Highlights
  • Measures vibration using phone sensors
  • Displays readings on Richter scale
  • Displays readings on Mercalli intensity scale
  • Acts as a seismic detector
  • Calibration feature for accuracy
  • Classifies seismic activity effects
Features
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Vibration Meter is a free app that can measure the vibration (seismograph, body tremor, seismometer). This app uses phone sensors to measure vibration or the earthquake, and it shows a reference as a seismic detector. Using this app, you can check vibrations both on the Richter scale and on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. To calibrate application click on the button - Calibrate, put your device on the flat surface and wait till value stabilize. It should take about 20 seconds. After that click OK button and enjoy the earthquake! App shows reference to earthquake vibrations as classified by internationally used Mercalli intensity scale for seismic activities such as earthquakes. The Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. It measures the effects of an earthquake. Vibration Meter can also be called seismograph or seismometer when used for measuring seismic activity. Mercalli intensity scale: I. Instrumental - Not felt. Recorded by seismographs. II. Weak - Felt only on top floors of high buildings. III. Slight - Felt indoors, like a passing light truck. IV. Moderate - Windows, doors rattle. Like passing train. V. Rather Strong - Felt by all. Small objects upset. VI. Strong - Books off shelves. Trees shake. Damage. VII. Very Strong - Difficult to stand. Buildings damaged. VIII. Destructive - Significant damage. Trees broken. IX. Violent - General panic. Serious damage. Cracks. X. Intense - Most buildings destroyed. Rails bent. XI. Extreme - Rails bent greatly. Pipelines destroyed. XII. Catastrophic - Near total damage. Some countries use Richter scale instead of Mercalli scale. The Richter scale is a base-10 logarithmic scale, which defines magnitude as the logarithm of the ratio of the amplitude of the seismic waves to an arbitrary, minor amplitude. Check the vibrations with you phone! ---------- SMART VIBRATION METER terms of service 1 week Meter + from 4.99$ per week (prices may vary slightly depending on the region). 1 month Meter + from 19.99$ per month (prices may vary slightly depending on the region) You can find all in-app purchases on this app store page below under “In-app purchases”. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless they have been switched off at least 24 hours before the subscription period expires. Your account will be charged within 24 hours of payment. You can manage your subscriptions in the iOS settings and switch the automatic renewal on or off. A subscription that is already running cannot be canceled within the term that has already started. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/vibrationmeterios/privacy Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/vibrationmeterios/terms

Screenshots

IMS Ticker3 screens
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMS Ticker at none against Smart Vibration Meter・Detector's 17. IMS Ticker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Vibration Meter・Detector sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. IMS Ticker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMS Ticker ships an update every 3 months, Smart Vibration Meter・Detector every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IMS Ticker versus Smart Vibration Meter・Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMS TickerSmart Vibration Meter・Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstitute of Mine SeismologyZipoApps

In-app purchases

None

IMS Ticker

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

Subscriptions16
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ads-Free$0.99

Questions

Is IMS Ticker free?
IMS Ticker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Vibration Meter・Detector free?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IMS Ticker or Smart Vibration Meter・Detector have ads?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector shows ads; IMS Ticker does not.
Which is updated more often, IMS Ticker or Smart Vibration Meter・Detector?
IMS Ticker ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Vibration Meter・Detector every 8 months. Most recently, IMS Ticker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Vibration Meter・Detector on October 3, 2026.

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