Comparison

Vibration Utilities vs Vibration Detector Sensor

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

Head to head
About

Vibration Utilities

This utility app aids professionals in the shock and vibration industry. It offers tools for vibration testing, including a unit converter, profile editor for various test types, and a catalog of shaker tables and controllers. Estimate test requirements based on object mass and find suitable equipment.

Highlights
  • Unit converter
  • Breakpoint table profile editor
  • Random, Sine, and Shock testing profiles
  • Searchable shaker vibration table catalog
  • Controller catalog
  • Estimate acceleration, velocity, displacement, and force
Features
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Vibration Utilities is a utility app for the shock and vibration industry, especially for data acquisition and vibration testing applications. Features include a unit converter, breakpoint table profile editor for Random, Sine and Shock testing, and a searchable catalog of shaker vibration tables and controllers. Use this app to estimate the necessary acceleration, velocity, displacement and force requirements for your required vibration test profile while configuring the mass of the test object. Search and filtering features are also included to help you find the ideal shaker table and controller for your turnkey vibration testing needs.

About

Vibration Detector Sensor

Measure and monitor vibrations using your device's accelerometer. Track real-time acceleration, RMS values, and trends with live graphs and frequency spectrum analysis. Set alarms and log sessions for equipment inspection and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real-time vibration meter
  • Live RMS vibration measurement
  • Peak vibration detection
  • Live vibration waveform graph
  • Frequency spectrum view
  • Vibration alarm with sound alert
  • Session logging and CSV export
Features
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Vibration Meter helps you measure and monitor vibration using your iPhone’s built-in accelerometer. Designed for mechanics, HVAC technicians, factory workers, maintenance teams, and engineers, it gives you fast real-time vibration readings in a simple industrial-style interface. Track live acceleration, RMS vibration, peak values, and vibration trends while inspecting motors, engines, pumps, fans, compressors, and other equipment. Use the live waveform graph and frequency spectrum to better understand vibration behavior and spot abnormal machine movement early. Key Features • Real-time vibration meter using the iPhone accelerometer • Live RMS vibration measurement • Peak vibration detection • X, Y, and Z axis acceleration values • Live vibration waveform graph • Frequency spectrum view • Vibration alarm with sound alert • Session logging for vibration history • CSV export for saved sessions • Simple machine-health style interpretation Who It’s For Vibration Meter is useful for: • Mechanics • HVAC technicians • Maintenance engineers • Factory and plant technicians • Building inspectors • Construction and industrial workers Use Cases • Check motor and fan vibration • Monitor engine vibration • Inspect pumps and compressors • Compare vibration before and after maintenance • Record vibration sessions for later review • Export readings for reports and diagnostics Premium Features Unlock advanced tools including: • Vibration history • CSV export • Frequency spectrum • Custom vibration alarms • Full session recording Important Note Vibration Meter uses your iPhone’s built-in sensors and is intended for general monitoring, inspection, and trend analysis. It is not a substitute for a certified professional vibration instrument when compliance-grade measurement is required. Privacy Policy: https://asarulabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vibration Utilities4 screens
Vibration Detector Sensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vibration Utilities at none against Vibration Detector Sensor's 3. Vibration Utilities also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Vibration Detector Sensor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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 Detector Sensor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Vibration Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vibration Utilities against 5.0 for Vibration Detector Sensor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibration Utilities has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibration Utilities ships an update every 2 months, Vibration Detector Sensor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vibration Utilities versus Vibration Detector Sensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibration UtilitiesVibration Detector Sensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrystal Instruments CorporationAsaru Labs LTD

In-app purchases

None

Vibration Utilities

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vibration Detector Sensor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Version$1.497 Days
  • Premium Version$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Vibration Utilities free?
Vibration Utilities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibration Detector Sensor free?
Vibration Detector Sensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vibration Utilities or Vibration Detector Sensor?
Vibration Utilities and Vibration Detector Sensor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Vibration Utilities or Vibration Detector Sensor have ads?
Vibration Detector Sensor shows ads; Vibration Utilities does not.
Which is updated more often, Vibration Utilities or Vibration Detector Sensor?
Vibration Utilities ships an update every 2 months, and Vibration Detector Sensor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vibration Utilities was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vibration Detector Sensor on October 31, 2026.

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