Comparison

VR Mobile vs Sound Level Meter

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

Sound Level Meter

Features
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Sonom turns your iPhone into a professional-grade sound level meter. See real-time decibel readings, track your daily noise dose, and get alerts when sound levels threaten your hearing — all without keeping the app open. REAL-TIME SOUND MEASUREMENT - Accurate dB readings with a clear, color-coded gauge - A-weighted (dBA), C-weighted (dBC), and Z-weighted (dBZ) modes - Fast and Slow response times for different measurement scenarios - Min, Average, and Max tracking for every session DAILY NOISE DOSE TRACKING - Monitors cumulative noise exposure based on NIOSH criteria - Shows remaining safe exposure time at any dB level - Weekly dose history chart to spot patterns - Syncs exposure data to Apple Health ALWAYS-ON MONITORING - Background audio monitoring — works with screen locked - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Noise alerts when levels exceed your chosen threshold - No need to keep the app open RECORDING & REPORTS - Save measurement sessions with timestamped readings - Generate detailed PDF reports for compliance or personal records - Review session history with peak, average, and duration stats PROFESSIONAL CALIBRATION - Guided quiet-room calibration for accurate readings - Manual offset adjustment for advanced users - Save multiple calibration profiles for different environments Built for anyone who cares about their hearing — from musicians and construction workers to parents monitoring nursery noise levels. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VR Mobile4 screens
Sound Level Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VR Mobile at 13.0 against Sound Level Meter's 18.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VR Mobile versus Sound Level Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR MobileSound Level Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibration Research CorporationJovan Milenkovic

In-app purchases

None

VR Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Level Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Mobile free?
VR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Level Meter free?
Sound Level Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VR Mobile or Sound Level Meter have ads?
Neither VR Mobile nor Sound Level Meter shows ads.

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