# Smart Vibration Meter・Detector vs Vibration Meter, seismograph

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Vibration Meter・Detector | Vibration Meter, seismograph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-vibration-meterdetector/id1121590218/reviews) | **[4.7 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibration-meter-seismograph/id1137580201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **717** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-vibration-meterdetector/id1121590218)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock premuium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock premuium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock premuium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Ads-Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### Vibration Meter, seismograph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibration-meter-seismograph/id1137580201)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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