Comparison

Seismometer vs Sensor Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Seismometer

This app uses your device's accelerometer to detect and measure vibrations, shakes, and movements. It calculates the energy of these movements and displays them on a logarithmic scale, offering various signal filters and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Measure vibrations and movements
  • Uses device accelerometer
  • Calculates energy of movements
  • Logarithmic scale display
  • Signal filters
  • Recordings and CSV export
  • UDP Streaming
Features
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Measure everything that vibrates, shakes or moves. Or why not an actual earthquake? Seismometer uses your iPhone's built in accelerometer to measure movements in two axes, calculate the resulting energy and draw the results on a rolling logarithmic scale. Features: * Different signal filters * Highly configurable * Recordings * CSV exporting of recordings * UDP Streaming http://yellowagents.com/seismometer/ for more info and examples of how to use the streaming protocol.

About

Sensor Toolkit

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful all-in-one toolkit. Measure, detect and analyze the world around you. Top tools included: - Drive & Motion • Speedometer Pro (custom acceleration, brake, g-force tracking and measurement & HUD) • Altimeter Pro (real-time altitude tracking) • Seismograph (vibration & movement analysis) - Measurement Tools • Bubble Level (horizontal & vertical alignment) • Smart Protractor (angle & tilt detection) • Light Meter (Lux intensity measurement) - Detection & Sensors • Metal Detector (magnetic field detection) • Sound Meter (decibel measurement & peaks) - Vision & Camera • Color Detective (HEX color recognition) from any picture • HD Magnifier (zoom & low-light assist) - System & Diagnostics • Battery Lab (health, voltage & temperature) • System Inspector (hardware & device info) - Utility Tools • Turbo Flashlight (strobe & SOS modes) • Pulse Tracker (camera-based heart rate)

Screenshots

Seismometer4 screens
Sensor Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sensor Toolkit at Free against Seismometer's $1.99. Sensor Toolkit also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). Seismometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Sensor Toolkit is free to download; Seismometer costs $1.99 up front. Sensor Toolkit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Seismometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seismometer ships an update every 13 months, Sensor Toolkit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seismometer versus Sensor Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeismometerSensor Toolkit
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFFFF00 Agents ABDylan Calin

Bugs and requests

Seismometer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to view recordings
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incompatible with newer iPhone models
  • Screen turns off unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Pause and scroll back through recordings
  • Save and email recorded data
  • Adjustable sensitivity settings
  • Richter scale or other measurement units
  • Ability to record and review vibration history

Sensor Toolkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Seismometer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sensor Toolkit

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$1.00
  • SensorKit Pro$1.99
  • Pizza Tip$2.00
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  • Diamond Tip$5.00

Questions

Is Seismometer free?
Seismometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensor Toolkit free?
Sensor Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seismometer or Sensor Toolkit have ads?
Sensor Toolkit shows ads; Seismometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Seismometer or Sensor Toolkit?
Seismometer ships an update every 13 months, and Sensor Toolkit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Seismometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sensor Toolkit on November 5, 2026.

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