Vibration Meter, seismograph vs Resonance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Measures vibration strength
- Detects seismic waves
- Uses accelerometer for analysis
- Displays ground motion graph
- Utilizes instrumental intensity scale
- Monitors and shares results
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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!
Resonance
Transform your smartphone into a professional vibration analysis tool. Measure, record, and analyze vibrations in real-time with spectral analysis, on-site and quickly. Supports external Bluetooth sensors and offers powerful analysis tools for various applications.
- Real-time spectral analysis
- Power Spectral Density (PSD) and FFT
- Bluetooth sensor support
- Damping ratio estimation
- Export data as CSV
- Generate PDF reports
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Resonance turns your smartphone into a professional vibration analysis instrument. Measure, record, and analyze vibrations with real-time spectral analysis — on-site, in seconds. Real-Time Analysis: • Live accelerometer streaming with instant frequency domain charts • Power Spectral Density (PSD) and FFT analysis • Configurable window functions (Hanning, and more) • Velocity and displacement computed from acceleration data Bluetooth Sensor Support: • Connect external Bluetooth accelerometers • Compatible with Witmotion sensors • Seamless pairing and real-time data streaming Powerful Tools: • Damping ratio estimation • Customizable units • Adjustable recording delay and duration Export & Share: • Export raw data as CSV for further analysis • Generate professional PDF reports • Save and revisit past recordings on-device Versatile Applications: • Assess suspended floor serviceability • Measure fundamental periods of structures • Diagnose problematic floor or machinery vibrations • Detect resonance issues • Aid in isolator mount design and validation • Vehicle NVH and HVAC vibration diagnostics Perfect for engineers, architects, technicians, researchers, and hobbyists seeking vibration analysis on the go. Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional). Terms of Use (EULA): https://resonance.kodapro.dev/eula Disclaimer: Use of the Resonance Vibration Analysis app is at your own risk. The app is provided on an AS-IS basis. We do not assume responsibility for decisions made by users based solely on information provided by this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vibration Meter, seismograph at 730 against Resonance's 1. Vibration Meter, seismograph also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Resonance's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Vibration Meter, seismograph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Resonance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Resonance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibration Meter, seismograph has 730 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vibration Meter, seismograph ships an update every 7 months, Resonance every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vibration Meter, seismograph | Resonance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (730 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 730 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | Benjamin Probett |
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Vibration Meter, seismograph
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In-app purchases
Vibration Meter, seismograph
- Remove ads$1.99
Resonance
- Monthly Premium Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Access - Pro Features$6.99
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