Comparison

Vibration Meter, seismograph vs Seismometer+

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

Seismometer+

Transform your device into a powerful seismometer to measure and visualize vibrations in real time. Track tremors, analyze surface stability, and explore the unseen movements around you with intuitive graphical displays. Perfect for science enthusiasts and the curious.

Highlights
  • Real-time X, Y, Z axis acceleration graphs
  • Cumulative vibration intensity analysis
  • Adjustable long-term data recording intervals
  • Dark mode display
  • Customizable graph update rates and sensitivity
Features
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Seismometer - Real-Time Vibration Analysis Measure everything that vibrates, shakes or moves. Or why not an actual earthquake? Transform your device into a powerful seismometer! This app uses precise acceleration data from your device to measure vibrations and display them graphically, just like a classic seismograph. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about the world around you, this app makes vibration tracking simple and intuitive. Features: * Real-Time Graphs: Visualize X, Y, and Z-axis accelerations in real time with a classic seismograph-style display. *Cumulative Analysis: View the overall vibration intensity with a combined graph for long-term tracking. * Adjustable Recording Intervals: Set custom time intervals for long-term data recording to suit your needs. * Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, modern design optimized for dark mode, perfect for low-light environments. * Customizable Settings: Tailor the app to your preferences, from graph update rates to display sensitivity. Perfect For: Detecting subtle vibrations and tremors. Understanding the movement and stability of surfaces. Science experiments, education, and general curiosity. Download Seismometer today and explore the unseen vibrations of your world!

Screenshots

Vibration Meter, seismograph4 screens
Seismometer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seismometer+ at none against Vibration Meter, seismograph's 1. Seismometer+ also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%). Vibration Meter, seismograph's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price and device support 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, seismograph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seismometer+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vibration Meter, seismograph holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibration Meter, seismograph has 717 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Vibration Meter, seismograph's written reviews are positive against 67% of Seismometer+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vibration Meter, seismograph versus Seismometer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibration Meter, seismographSeismometer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (717 ratings) — better4.5 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings717 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.UniCom Technology

Customer experience

Vibration Meter, seismograph

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

Seismometer+

All ratings82 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vibration Meter, seismograph

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Seismometer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibration Meter, seismograph free?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seismometer+ free?
Seismometer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vibration Meter, seismograph or Seismometer+?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is rated higher. Vibration Meter, seismograph averages 4.7 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Seismometer+ averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.
Do Vibration Meter, seismograph or Seismometer+ have ads?
Seismometer+ shows ads; Vibration Meter, seismograph does not.

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