Comparison

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite 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

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

This app turns your smartphone into a scientific instrument suite, enabling measurement, recording, analysis, and export of real-time sensor data. It offers tools for kinematics, acoustics, light, magnetism, and more, suitable for students, educators, researchers, and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor data measurement
  • Data recording and analysis
  • Data export functionality
  • Kinematics tools (accelerometer, gyroscope)
  • Acoustics tools (sound meter, oscilloscope)
  • Magnetism tools (compass, magnetometer)
  • AR visualization for magnetic fields and measurements
Features
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Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or hobbyist, Physics Toolbox transforms your smartphone’s built-in sensors into a powerful suite of scientific instruments. Easily measure, record, analyze, and export real-time data for a variety of uses—from classroom experiments to cutting-edge research. KINEMATICS G-Force Meter Linear Accelerometer Gyroscope Inclinometer Motion Visualizer (LiDAR-tracked position and velocity) ACOUSTICS Sound Meter Tone Detector Tone Generator Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Spectrogram LIGHT Light Meter Color Detector Proximeter Stroboscope MAGNETISM Compass Magnetometer Magna-AR (AR visualization of magnetic field vectors) OTHER Barometer GPS - latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, number of satellites Ruler-AR (AR-estimated measurements) COMBINATION Multi Record Roller Coaster GAME Play (data-verified challenges)

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

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite4 screens
Vibration Meter, seismograph4 screens

Verdict

The call

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite and Vibration Meter, seismograph both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 42% of Vibration Meter, seismograph's. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Vibration Meter, seismograph's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite against 4.7 for Vibration Meter, seismograph. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 717 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite's written reviews are positive against 42% of Vibration Meter, seismograph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite versus Vibration Meter, seismograph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox Sensor SuiteVibration Meter, seismograph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (717 ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better717
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

All ratings1,786 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative11.4%

Vibration Meter, seismograph

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99
1 purchases

Vibration Meter, seismograph

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite free?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite 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, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite and Vibration Meter, seismograph are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 717 ratings respectively.
Do Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Vibration Meter, seismograph have ads?
Neither Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite nor Vibration Meter, seismograph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite ships an update weekly, and Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. Most recently, Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vibration Meter, seismograph on September 23, 2026.

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