Comparison

RamVib 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

RamVib

Features
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RamVib is an easy-to-use app for vibration measurement in three directions. The app is intended for indicative measurements of dynamic sensitive structures such as bridges, floor structures, mast/towers, balconies, etc. Key functions of the app: • Recording measurements of accelerations in three directions. • Plot of live data. • Plot of measured timeseries. • Plot of frequency spectre. • Plot of historical measurement data. • Export data to Excel format. • Generate PDF report. • Cable tension module. • Generate cable tension PDF report. • Acquisition of location data

About

Vibration Meter

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Vibration Meter & EMF Meter turns your iPhone into two measuring tools: a vibration meter (seismograph) based on the accelerometer and a magnetic field detector based on the magnetometer. VIBRATION METER - Live readings at 100 samples per second with a gauge and real-time waveform - Peak, average and minimum values - Units: m/s², g or mm/s² - Check washing machines, cars, appliances, floors and machinery EMF METER - MAGNETIC FIELD DETECTOR - Magnetic field strength with X, Y and Z axes - Units: µT, mG or G - Zero mode: set the current field as a baseline and see only the change - Find magnets and see how the field changes near devices and iron objects RECORD AND ANALYZE - Record sessions up to 10 hours - Results with duration, peak, average and minimum - History with a chart for every recording - PDF report ready to share - Raw CSV data with real timestamps; long recordings are split into hourly files in one ZIP FREE AND PRO Live measurements and 3 recordings are free. Pro unlocks unlimited recordings, full history with charts, PDF reports and CSV export. Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/vibration-meter-emf-meter-terms-and-conditions/ca155a7d-6764-4407-b090-d58d040c6ad4/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/vibration-meter-emf-meter-privacy-policy/bbb694b0-1a51-4156-8b35-5d99c99ded10/privacy PRIVACY No ads and no account. Your recordings stay on your device. NOTE Readings come from the built-in iPhone sensors and depend on the device model. The app is not a certified measuring instrument. EMF mode measures magnetic fields with the magnetometer; it does not measure radio-frequency (RF) radiation.

Screenshots

RamVib4 screens
Vibration Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RamVib at none against Vibration Meter's 2. RamVib also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Vibration Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RamVib asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RamVib ships an update every 3 weeks, Vibration Meter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
RamVib versus Vibration Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRamVibVibration Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamboll A/SAnton Ryskalev

In-app purchases

None

RamVib

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vibration Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RamVib free?
RamVib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibration Meter free?
Vibration Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RamVib or Vibration Meter have ads?
Neither RamVib nor Vibration Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RamVib or Vibration Meter?
RamVib ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vibration Meter every 3 months. Most recently, RamVib was updated on October 27, 2026 and Vibration Meter on October 10, 2026.

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