Comparison

VR Mobile vs Seismometer+

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
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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

Seismometer+

Transform your device into a powerful seismometer to measure and visualize vibrations in real time. Track tremors, analyze surface stability, and explore the unseen movements around you with intuitive graphical displays. Perfect for science enthusiasts and the curious.

Highlights
  • Real-time X, Y, Z axis acceleration graphs
  • Cumulative vibration intensity analysis
  • Adjustable long-term data recording intervals
  • Dark mode display
  • Customizable graph update rates and sensitivity
Features
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Seismometer - Real-Time Vibration Analysis Measure everything that vibrates, shakes or moves. Or why not an actual earthquake? Transform your device into a powerful seismometer! This app uses precise acceleration data from your device to measure vibrations and display them graphically, just like a classic seismograph. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about the world around you, this app makes vibration tracking simple and intuitive. Features: * Real-Time Graphs: Visualize X, Y, and Z-axis accelerations in real time with a classic seismograph-style display. *Cumulative Analysis: View the overall vibration intensity with a combined graph for long-term tracking. * Adjustable Recording Intervals: Set custom time intervals for long-term data recording to suit your needs. * Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, modern design optimized for dark mode, perfect for low-light environments. * Customizable Settings: Tailor the app to your preferences, from graph update rates to display sensitivity. Perfect For: Detecting subtle vibrations and tremors. Understanding the movement and stability of surfaces. Science experiments, education, and general curiosity. Download Seismometer today and explore the unseen vibrations of your world!

Screenshots

VR Mobile4 screens
Seismometer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VR Mobile at none against Seismometer+'s shown. VR Mobile also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Seismometer+'s advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 11). On price, 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

Both are free to download. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seismometer+ has 82 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VR Mobile's written reviews are positive against 67% of Seismometer+'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VR Mobile versus Seismometer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR MobileSeismometer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better4.5 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibration Research CorporationUniCom Technology

Customer experience

VR Mobile

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

Seismometer+

All ratings82 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VR Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Seismometer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Mobile free?
VR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seismometer+ free?
Seismometer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VR Mobile or Seismometer+?
VR Mobile is rated higher. VR Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Seismometer+ averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.
Do VR Mobile or Seismometer+ have ads?
Seismometer+ shows ads; VR Mobile does not.

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