# VibraTool vs Thrum

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | VibraTool | Thrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibratool-vibrator-tool/id1507360499/reviews)** | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrum-haptic-meditation/id1540174649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Miguel Marques Morilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/858465051) | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) |

## What reviewers say

### VibraTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibratool-vibrator-tool/id1507360499)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Anual | $6.99 | per year |
| Active maximum mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Composer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Makes user feel amazing
- 💯 App is the bomb
- 👍 Great helper
- ✨ Gets user wet every time
- 🤩 Makes user cream every time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Options suck
- 😔 Nobody online to play with
- 📉 No power at all
- 💰 Not worth paying for level 7
- 🤷‍♀️ Some patterns don't resonate

**Reported bugs**

- Some patterns don't resonate on phone

**Requested features**

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


### Thrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrum-haptic-meditation/id1540174649)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*