Comparison

VR Mobile vs NVH

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

Head to head
About

VR Mobile

This app provides live vibration test monitoring and analysis by connecting to specific hardware. It also includes a suite of engineering calculators, a noise meter, an accelerometer, and a strobe light for various testing and measurement needs.

Highlights
  • Live vibration test monitoring
  • Engineering calculators
  • Noise SPL meter
  • Accelerometer
  • Strobe light
  • Remote test control
Features
Read full description

VR Mobile connects to any Vibration Research hardware device for live vibration test monitoring via an iPhone or iPad. It also contains engineering calculators, a light strobe, a noise SPL meter, and an accelerometer--all from your mobile device! FEATURES: Connect to the ObserVR1000 dynamic signal analyzer and data acquisition (DAQ) device - Set up inputs and record & monitor data - Live FFT Analysis - Use your mobile device's camera to record video in sync with your ObserVR1000 and/or GoPro® camera(s) Remotely control vibration tests running in the VibrationVIEW software - Start/stop tests - View graphs - Adjust amplitude and frequency VR Library - Complete courses, take quizzes and earn certificates on VR University - Browse articles, case studies, engineering tools, research papers, and more - Watch video tips and tech talks - Gain access to VR product manuals Max acceleration calculator - Calculate the maximum acceleration a shaker can output based on system mass Unit converter - Convert acceleration, force, mass, velocity, displacement, and more Sine calculator - Calculate acceleration, frequency, velocity, and displacement based on sinusoidal motion Shock calculator - Select the impact type (plastic or elastic) and the pulse type, and the shock calculator will calculate the remaining two values given two inputs: acceleration, impact time, velocity change, and height change Noise meter - Measure the minimum, current, and maximum decibels (dB) from your mobile device's microphone Accelerometer - Measure the minimum, current, and maximum acceleration in each of your mobile device's accelerometer axes - Zero-out acceleration to calibrate for an uneven surface Strobe light - Strobe your device's screen and/or flash LED from 1 to 30 Hz; strobing helps display objects vibrating too fast for the eye to see VR products - View VR's vibration test controllers and dynamic signal analyzers - Watch YouTube videos from VR - Visit VR's website - Browse VR's LinkedIn page

About

NVH

Diagnose vehicle vibration issues with this tool. It uses your device's sensors to analyze vibrations, identify their type, and suggest potential causes. Generate detailed reports and share findings.

Highlights
  • Automatic vibration type detection
  • Analysis of vibration sources
  • Live vibration measurement displays
  • Detailed PDF diagnostic reports
  • Record and review road tests
  • Extensive vehicle database
Read full description

Does your vehicle have a vibration problem? NVH takes the guesswork out of diagnosing it! Just follow the road test instructions in the tutorial, and the NVH app can automatically detect the type of vibration your vehicle is experiencing. - There are 14 types of vibrations: - Tire speed-related (3 types) - Driveshaft speed-related (3 types) - Engine speed-related (7 types) - Electric Motor Speed Related (1 type) - Each type of vibration has unique causes. A vibration type is not the same thing as a vibration source. There are many possible causes (sources) for each vibration type. Just follow the app's diagnostic steps to identify the source of vibration. - There are almost 300 possible causes of vibration concerns in today's vehicles. - Tire speed-related (77 Possible Causes) - Driveshaft speed-related (123 Possible Causes) - Engine speed-related (76 Possible Causes) - Electric Motor Speed Related (Several Causes) More than "Just an App," this is a tool for professional service technicians and anyone with a vibration concern on their vehicle. KEY FEATURES: - QUICK, ACCURATE, AND PRECISE: The NVH App can be set up and ready to begin diagnosis in as little as 30 seconds! - VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS: Place or mount your device against a solid surface in your vehicle, and the internal sensors will measure and analyze your vehicle's vibration problem. - LIVE RESULTS: Watch one of three different displays that show you live measurements of your vibration in various ways to ensure you have all the information you need. - MULTI-PART ANALYSIS: - AUTOMATIC: Not sure how to interpret your results? NVH will analyze your road test for you and tell you which type of vibration problem your vehicle has. - TOTALS: Want to get into the numbers yourself? NVH shows you statistics for each type of vibration detected and breaks them down by vehicle speed to give you even more information. - PDF REPORT: print, email, or save a PDF diagnostic report showing all the analysis details. - RECORD: Record your road test and watch it again in real-time, or pause and go through it step by step. - SHARE: Want another field service engineer, mechanic, or friend to see your test and give their opinion? Export your recordings to an NVH file to import them into their device and view your recordings and their analyses. You can also print or send a PDF report detailing the recording analysis. - VEHICLE DATABASE: NVH has an extensive database of 45,184 vehicles to choose from, so that you can pick your vehicle and go! Can't find your vehicle in the database? Not a problem! You can manually enter your vehicle's information and save it for future use. To see a list of supported vehicles in the NVH vehicle database or what information you will need to know about your vehicle if it is not in the database, visit http://www.vibratesoftware.com/nvh/database.htm. - DIAGNOSTIC HELP AND VIDEOS: Whether you are a seasoned field service engineer, experienced technician, or a self-made mechanic, NVH's comprehensive diagnostic help file has something for everyone. Read through detailed instructions and information accompanied by hundreds of photos and dozens of videos. With over 28 years of vibration diagnostic expertise built into the troubleshooting steps, you will be in good hands. - SUPPLEMENTARY TOOLS: NVH contains a suite of extra tools to help with various automotive tasks: - Measure driveshaft angles - Check the accuracy of your speedometer - Measure raw vibration frequencies and amplitudes OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH OBD-II DLC INTERFACES: - OBDLink MX+ - Nexiq Blue-Link 2 These tools will read the engine RPM directly from the vehicle and use it for engine speed-related vibration diagnosis. NOTE: This application is intended to be used by a passenger in a vehicle, not the driver. You assume total responsibility and risk from using this application.

Screenshots

VR Mobile4 screens
NVH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VR Mobile at Free against NVH's $99.99. VR Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). NVH's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

VR Mobile is free to download; NVH costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VR Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VR Mobile's written reviews are positive against 81% of NVH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR Mobile ships an update every 4 months, NVH weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VR Mobile versus NVH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR MobileNVH
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better4.2 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVibration Research CorporationVibrate Software, Inc.

Customer experience

VR Mobile

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NVH

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

None

VR Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

NVH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Mobile free?
VR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NVH free?
NVH costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VR Mobile or NVH?
VR Mobile is rated higher. VR Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NVH averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.
Do VR Mobile or NVH have ads?
Neither VR Mobile nor NVH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR Mobile or NVH?
VR Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and NVH weekly. Most recently, VR Mobile was updated on September 9, 2026 and NVH on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons