Comparison

Vibration Meter, seismograph vs BoxBeacon

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

Head to head
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!

About

BoxBeacon

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BoxBeacon is the easiest way to keep track of all your storage boxes, from Christmas decorations to that box of random cables! BOX TRACKING Create and manage digital records of your storage boxes. Give each box a custom name and assign it to specific locations in your home or storage space. QR CODE GENERATION Each box gets its own unique QR code that can be printed and attached. High-quality codes ensure reliable scanning and quick access to box information. SEARCH Search for anything, box names, rooms, or contents and find it easily! CONTENT MANAGEMENT Maintain detailed, editable lists of items stored in each box. Add or remove items as needed, keeping your inventory always up to date. LOCATION ORGANIZATION Organize boxes by rooms or create custom storage locations. Perfect for managing multiple storage areas across your home or external storage spaces. EASY SHARING Share box QR codes with family members or housemates. Makes it easy for everyone to find items without needing to ask "What's in this box?" DATA PORTABILITY Export your complete box database for backup or transfer to another device. Import existing data to quickly set up BoxBeacon on a new device. OFFLINE FIRST All data is stored locally on your device. No internet connection required for day-to-day use, ensuring your storage information is always accessible. SEARCH CAPABILITY Quickly find items across all your boxes with the powerful search feature. Search by box name, location, or contents to locate exactly what you need. MULTI-BOX PRINTING Print QR codes for multiple boxes at once with our bulk printing feature. Perfect for setting up your storage system in one go. IDEAL FOR: • Homeowners managing seasonal decorations • Families preparing for moves • College students storing belongings • Anyone downsizing or organizing storage spaces • Home organizers and decluttering enthusiasts • People with multiple storage locations • Those managing attic, basement, or garage storage Whether you're storing holiday decorations, keeping track of clothing between seasons, or organizing your garage, BoxBeacon helps you create a simple, searchable inventory of all your stored items. Add new boxes in seconds, customize storage locations, and never lose track of your belongings again. Privacy & Security BoxBeacon respects your privacy. All your data is stored locally on your device - no account required, no data uploaded to the cloud. Your storage information remains completely private and secure.

Screenshots

Vibration Meter, seismograph4 screens
BoxBeacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vibration Meter, seismograph at Free against BoxBeacon's $1.99. Vibration Meter, seismograph also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). BoxBeacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On 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

Vibration Meter, seismograph is free to download; BoxBeacon costs $1.99 up front. Vibration Meter, seismograph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoxBeacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibration Meter, seismograph ships an update every 7 months, BoxBeacon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vibration Meter, seismograph versus BoxBeacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibration Meter, seismographBoxBeacon
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (729 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings729 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.Dan Malyaris

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vibration Meter, seismograph

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

BoxBeacon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibration Meter, seismograph free?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxBeacon free?
BoxBeacon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibration Meter, seismograph or BoxBeacon have ads?
Neither Vibration Meter, seismograph nor BoxBeacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibration Meter, seismograph or BoxBeacon?
Vibration Meter, seismograph ships an update every 7 months, and BoxBeacon every 2 months. Most recently, Vibration Meter, seismograph was updated on October 29, 2026 and BoxBeacon on October 25, 2026.

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