Comparison

SCATalogue vs Vibration meter

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

Head to head
About

SCATalogue

This app streamlines the collection of shoreline oiling data during spill responses. It's designed for marine environments and uses NOAA's standard SCAT shoreline oiling summary form. Data can be easily transferred via email or other available methods.

Highlights
  • Shoreline cleanup assessment data collection
  • Supports NOAA standard SCAT form
  • Designed for marine spill response
  • Data transfer via email and other methods
  • JSON and geoJSON data output
  • Optimized for iPad use
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The SCATalogue app is a creation of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW, OSPR). SCATalogue simplifies the collection of shoreline cleanup assessment technique (SCAT) data during a spill response. Survey data attributes are based upon the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) standard SCAT shoreline oiling summary (SOS) paper form. A SCAT survey is a collection of SCAT data for a length of shoreline which is referred to as a shoreline segment. SCATalogue is designed to support spill response in the marine environment. The survey data can be transferred via email, via iTunes or other methods if available. These other methods are dependent on the user's and/or user's organizational iPad setup and/or information technology (IT) protocols. SCATalogue is, and was designed for use on an iPad, specifically the iPad mini which is used by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response's field response staff. CDFW OSPR's geographic information systems (GIS) unit utilizes ESRI ® GIS software almost exclusively. Data output is in JSON format. Data containing geographic/spatial data is formatted in Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI ®) geoJSON format. This output can be converted into to feature class(es) using ArcGIS Desktop's © ArcToolbox's "JSON To Feature" tool. CDFW OSPR GIS processes the JSON/geoJSON output from SCATalogue using this tool and other custom scripts/tools in ArcGIS Desktop © software. For further information about SCATalogue, please contact CDFW OSPR GIS at osprgis@wildlife.ca.gov. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Vibration meter

Measure the strength of vibrations, tremors, and earthquakes using your phone's built-in seismograph. Visualize seismic movements on graphs, receive real-time Mercalli scale readings, and get instant alerts for seismic shocks. Data can be saved and shared for analysis.

Highlights
  • High-accuracy seismometer
  • Seismic wave detection
  • Detailed graphical analysis
  • Real-time Mercalli scale readings
  • Instant alerts for seismic shocks
  • Effortless data autosave
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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The quake meter is an app which uses the seismograph or seismometer in your phone to measure the strength of vibrations, tremors, earthquakes, and even the vibrations of the human body or any other objects around you. - High-Accuracy Seismometer: Detect vibrations from earthquakes to human movements with precision using your phone's built-in seismograph. - Seismic Wave Detection: Track seismic activities like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions using your phone’s accelerometer. - Detailed Graphical Analysis: Visualize seismic movements on graphs, displaying data across three dimensions for in-depth understanding. - Real-Time Mercalli Scale Readings: Get instant updates on ground motion intensity, with average and max values easily accessible. - Customizable MMI Chart: Tailor MMI charts to display seismic data over your chosen time frames for personalized insights. - Instant Alerts for Seismic Shocks: Stay informed with alerts on sudden accelerations or seismic events, keeping you prepared. - Effortless Data Autosave: Automatically save crucial seismic data in CSV format for detailed post-event analysis. - Comprehensive History Access: Review and share your seismic data history, complete with easily accessible CSV files. - Secure Cloud Storage: Safeguard your seismic data in the cloud, accessible on different devices via social accounts or email. - Apple Watch Compatibility: Seamlessly control your seismic measurements from your Apple Watch device, ensuring minimal interference. - Shareable Insights: Capture and share screenshots of your seismic findings with friends, spreading awareness and knowledge. Using the accelerometer in your phone, our app allows you to detect and record seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches and any other sources of seismic activity. Once the activity is measured, the graph feature presents a record of the ground motion at the point of measurement. Any ground movement or object is presented as a function of time along three Cartesian axes, with the z- axis perpendicular to the Earth's surface and the x- and y- axes parallel to the surface. During a span of measurement, you will track average and max values and see current corresponding Mercalli scale descriptions. You can set up your app to display current acceleration, XYZ or Mercalli scale values on the main screen. What’s more, you can find a second chart on the screen with MMI values which can be customized to display different lengths if you want to see shorter or longer time periods. The app allows you to take a screenshot of the whole view to share it with friends. The alerts feature notifies you about sudden acceleration changes or seismic shocks. Go to the settings screen and setup values you want to get notified after. Autosave allows you to save your data when shocks pass through the setup threshold. You can later view the saved CSV file to see the exact measurements during that time. The history screen allows you to see your saved data with date, time, avg, and max values along with a CSV file from the whole span of measurement. You can also share the data as you please. Keep your data safe with our cloud services, which allow you to create accounts and store your data.. Log in using your social media accounts or email to different devices to see and share your data. Our app comes with a brand new application for Apple Watch devices. You can easily control your measurements with your watch without having to touch your phone. Controlling the measurements with the watch avoids interference! Terms and conditions: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/vibrometer Privacy policy: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/vibrometer

Screenshots

Vibration meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SCATalogue at 5.0 against Vibration meter's 4.4. SCATalogue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Vibration meter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price 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. Vibration meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SCATalogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SCATalogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCATalogue ships an update every 6 months, Vibration meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SCATalogue versus Vibration meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCATalogueVibration meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalifornia Department of Fish and WildlifeMYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC

Customer experience

SCATalogue

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vibration meter

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative54.2%

In-app purchases

None

SCATalogue

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vibration meter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Vibration meter+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Vibration meter+14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is SCATalogue free?
SCATalogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibration meter free?
Vibration meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCATalogue or Vibration meter?
SCATalogue is rated higher. SCATalogue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vibration meter averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do SCATalogue or Vibration meter have ads?
Vibration meter shows ads; SCATalogue does not.
Which is updated more often, SCATalogue or Vibration meter?
SCATalogue ships an update every 6 months, and Vibration meter monthly. Most recently, SCATalogue was updated on October 15, 2026 and Vibration meter on October 24, 2026.

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