# PAK capture vs Vibration Pro

The clearest difference is price: PAK capture at Free against Vibration Pro's $49.99. PAK capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Vibration Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PAK capture is free to download; Vibration Pro costs $49.99 up front. Vibration Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. PAK capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vibration Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

PAK capture ships an update every 3 months, Vibration Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAK capture | Vibration Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $49.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pak-capture/id552301018/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibration-pro/id1521077799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 224 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/552301021) | [Diffraction Limited Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/294410307) |

## What reviewers say

### PAK capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pak-capture/id552301018)

This app facilitates high-quality dynamic data acquisition for noise and vibration measurements. It offers on-site configuration, real-time monitoring, and automated data processing for efficient analysis. The system supports various measurement devices and provides traceable results for engineering applications.

**Highlights:** On-site test configuration and calibration, Real-time level display, Online time history and FFT, CANbus data decoding and storage, GPS synchronization, Audio playback of recordings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vibration Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibration-pro/id1521077799)

Analyze vibration spectrums using your device's sensors or external accelerometers. Identify machinery defects, monitor equipment, and document findings with flexible data acquisition and reporting.

**Highlights:** Vibration spectrum analysis, Internal accelerometer and gyroscope support, External USB accelerometer integration, Time series data acquisition, FFT frequency spectra display, Predictive maintenance diagnostics, Scripting for guided measurements

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Renewing | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual renewing | $214.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAK capture free?

PAK capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vibration Pro free?

Vibration Pro costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAK capture or Vibration Pro?

Vibration Pro is rated higher. PAK capture averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vibration Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PAK capture or Vibration Pro have ads?

Neither PAK capture nor Vibration Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAK capture or Vibration Pro?

PAK capture ships an update every 3 months, and Vibration Pro every 2 months. Most recently, PAK capture was updated on September 13, 2026 and Vibration Pro on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
