Comparison

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector vs Vibration Meter, seismograph

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

Head to head
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

About

Vibration Meter, seismograph

This application uses your phone's accelerometer to measure and record vibrations from various sources, including earthquakes and everyday objects. It displays ground motion on a graph and uses an instrumental intensity scale for analysis. You can also monitor and share your measurement results.

Highlights
  • Measures vibration strength
  • Detects seismic waves
  • Uses accelerometer for analysis
  • Displays ground motion graph
  • Utilizes instrumental intensity scale
  • Monitors and shares results
Features
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Vibration meter is an app called seismograph or seismometer, which measures the strength of vibration, quakes, earthquakes, vibrations of the human body or any other objects around you. Our app allows for detecting and recording of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches and other sources of vibration and shocks. Accelerometer in your mobile phone is used for detection of vibrations and measurement analysis. Graph presents a record of the ground motion at a measuring point. Ground movement or an object is presented as a function of time in the three Cartesian axes, with the z axis perpendicular to the Earth's surface and the x- and y- axes parallel to the surface. Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. It measures the effects of an earthquake and it is distinct from the moment of magnitude. Richter Scale assigns a magnitude number to quantify the energy released by an earthquake. Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) is equal to the maximum ground acceleration that occurred during earthquake shaking at location. PGA is equal to the amplitude of the largest absolute acceleration recorded on an accelerogram at a site during a particular earthquake. In this app we use Instrumental Intensity Scale (developed by The United States Geological Survey) which maps peak ground acceleration and peak ground velocity on an intensity scale similar to the felt Mercalli Scale. These values are used to create shake maps by seismologists on around the world. Mercalli Intensity Scale distinguishes the following levels of vibration and impact damage: 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. This app allows you monitor and share the results of your measurements with other users. Measure and monitor all vibration and shocks using smartphone or tablet!

Screenshots

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector4 screens
Vibration Meter, seismograph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vibration Meter, seismograph at 4.7 against Smart Vibration Meter・Detector's 4.1. Vibration Meter, seismograph also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (717 vs 27). Smart Vibration Meter・Detector's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Vibration Meter, seismograph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vibration Meter, seismograph holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibration Meter, seismograph has 717 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Smart Vibration Meter・Detector's written reviews are positive against 42% of Vibration Meter, seismograph's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector ships an update every 8 months, Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector versus Vibration Meter, seismograph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Vibration Meter・DetectorVibration Meter, seismograph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27 ratings)4.7 (717 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27717 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Vibration Meter, seismograph

All ratings717 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative52.8%

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
1 purchases

Vibration Meter, seismograph

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Smart Vibration Meter・Detector free?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vibration Meter, seismograph free?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Vibration Meter・Detector or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is rated higher. Smart Vibration Meter・Detector averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Vibration Meter, seismograph averages 4.7 from 717 ratings.
Do Smart Vibration Meter・Detector or Vibration Meter, seismograph have ads?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector shows ads; Vibration Meter, seismograph does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Vibration Meter・Detector or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector ships an update every 8 months, and Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. Most recently, Smart Vibration Meter・Detector was updated on August 12, 2026 and Vibration Meter, seismograph on September 23, 2026.

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