Comparison

VB MATE vs NSMeter

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

Head to head
About

VB MATE

This utility app connects to a visual blackhead meter to display real-time images. It serves as an auxiliary tool for the device, allowing users to view captured visuals directly.

Highlights
  • Real-time image display
  • Connects to visual blackhead meter
  • Auxiliary tool software
  • View captured visuals
Features
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This is an auxiliary tool software for the visual blackhead meter. When the user connects the visual blackhead meter, you can see the picture taken by the blackhead meter in real time through this app.

About

NSMeter

Track your speed, altitude, and travel routes with this utility app. Visualize your journey on maps, analyze performance with detailed charts, and save battery during outdoor activities. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and altitude display
  • Route recording with map visualization
  • Speed and altitude charts
  • Speed pins on map
  • Analysis of min/max/average speed and altitude
  • Multiple unit support
  • Battery-saving mode
  • GPX data export
  • iCloud sync and backup
  • Face ID/Passcode protection
Features
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This speedometer and route recording app has been developed to make your outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, driving, hiking, and train rides more enjoyable and memorable. With the speedometer feature, you can easily check your current speed and altitude. Additionally, the route recording feature allows you to display your movement history on a map and record where you've been. ■ Display and visualize measured information on charts for easy viewing. The graphs can display speed and altitude, helping you understand and analyze the relationship between speed and altitude. ■ Measure altitude as well. You can also check the altitude in addition to speed. This allows you to observe altitude changes that you may not notice during your regular movement. ■ Draw lines on the route you traveled to visualize your movement path. You can visually represent the route you traveled. This helps you explain the route to others and review it later. ■ Place speed pins at regular intervals. Speed is displayed on the pins, making it easy to see the speed at different locations on the map. ■ Analysis screen. After measurement, you can view the minimum, maximum, and average speed and altitude recorded during that period. You can also see the total distance traveled. ■ Support for multiple units. Units supported include mph, m/s, kn, km/h, and fps. ■ Battery-saving mode. There is a battery-saving mode to minimize battery consumption during recording. It provides a comfortable recording environment even on older devices, with reduced resource usage. ■ Data import and export functionality. You can freely import and export data, allowing you to share data with others or share your recording information with others. ■ Export in GPX format. It supports exporting data in GPX format, enabling you to utilize the recorded data in other applications. ■ Trimming feature. There is a trimming feature that allows you to cut out the necessary parts from long recordings. ■ iCloud sync and backup support. Data is stored using iCloud, enabling data synchronization across devices. You can access the data from other devices, eliminating the risk of data loss. ■ Password protection with Face ID and Passcode. There is a feature to lock the app with Face ID and Passcode, ensuring the security of your data.

Screenshots

VB MATE2 screens
NSMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NSMeter at 5.0 against VB MATE's 3.0. VB MATE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NSMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB MATE ships an update every 3 weeks, NSMeter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VB MATE versus NSMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB MATENSMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer孙辉 吴Daichi Kato

Customer experience

VB MATE

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NSMeter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VB MATE

No in-app purchases

None

NSMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VB MATE free?
VB MATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSMeter free?
NSMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VB MATE or NSMeter?
NSMeter is rated higher. VB MATE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NSMeter averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do VB MATE or NSMeter have ads?
Neither VB MATE nor NSMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VB MATE or NSMeter?
VB MATE ships an update every 3 weeks, and NSMeter every 2 months. Most recently, VB MATE was updated on June 8, 2026 and NSMeter on June 3, 2026.

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