Comparison

VibraTool vs Thrum

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

Head to head
About

VibraTool

This app generates powerful vibrations using your device's motor and Taptic engine. Explore various modes, create custom patterns, and even connect with friends to share vibrations remotely or control other devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple vibration modes
  • Custom pattern creation
  • Remote vibration sharing
  • Cross-device control
  • Dark mode support
  • Power wave button
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Vibratool is a simple, easy to use app that makes your iPhone vibrate! Vibration is produced using a combination of the vibration motor and the Taptic engine to produce the maximum vibration effect. Features: • Choose from over 7 different modes • Easy to use power wave button • Simple and easy to use user interface • Patterns • Create your own composition • Dark mode • Connect & Share: Link with friends to share vibration patterns remotely • Cross-device Control: Control other iPhones from your device NEW: Connect Feature Now you can connect with other users and share vibration patterns in real-time! Perfect for remote wellness experiences, notifications between friends, or controlling haptic feedback across multiple devices. *** Device Compatibility *** • Full functionality: iPhone with haptic engine • Connect feature: Available on all devices (iPhone, iPad) • Remote control: Control haptic-enabled devices from any iOS device This app was designed to test different vibration modes on your phone and enable shared experiences between devices. Engineers and users can verify haptic/taptic engine functionality and explore remote wellness applications. ***

About

Thrum

Experience meditation through tactile vibrations. This app uses continuous rhythmic humming sounds and phone vibrations to help you relax and enter a meditative state. Simply select a feeling and duration, then focus on the haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Haptic vibration meditation
  • Rhythmic humming sounds
  • Customizable feelings and duration
  • Relaxation aid
  • Accessory for visual/audio meditation
Features
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Thrum - A continuous rhythmic humming sound, like the steady thrum of rain on the windows. Thrum allows you to meditate or enter a meditative state using tactile vibrations - it can be used by itself or as an accessory to visual or audio mediations. Relax to the slight rocking of a train or a the gentle tapping of rain. Simply place your phone on your chest, or hold it in your hand, select a feeling and a duration, then close your eyes and focus on the haptic feeling. Read our terms, conditions and privacy here: https://thrum.app/privacy

Screenshots

VibraTool4 screens
Thrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thrum at none against VibraTool's shown. Thrum also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). VibraTool's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (238 vs 29). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VibraTool sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Thrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VibraTool holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VibraTool has 238 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of VibraTool's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thrum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VibraTool ships an update every 9 days, Thrum every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VibraTool versus Thrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibraToolThrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (238 ratings) — better4.0 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings238 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJuan Miguel Marques MorillaMD Apps LTD

Customer experience

VibraTool

All ratings235 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%

Thrum

All ratings28 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

VibraTool

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Some patterns don't resonate on phone

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bot could send vibes back
  • More modes
  • Higher power levels (20-26)
  • Higher power levels (15-16)
  • Patterns for 'text notifications' and 'stuff'
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  • Faster vibration speed

Thrum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

VibraTool

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Anual$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Active maximum mode$0.99
  • Composer$1.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
3 purchases

Thrum

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access - Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is VibraTool free?
VibraTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thrum free?
Thrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VibraTool or Thrum?
VibraTool is rated higher. VibraTool averages 4.2 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Thrum averages 4.0 from 29 ratings.
Do VibraTool or Thrum have ads?
VibraTool shows ads; Thrum does not.
Which is updated more often, VibraTool or Thrum?
VibraTool ships an update every 9 days, and Thrum every 10 days. Most recently, VibraTool was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thrum on October 24, 2026.

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