Comparison

Earthquake Report vs Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

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

Head to head
About

Earthquake Report

Access worldwide earthquake data from the past week, including location, time, and depth. View earthquake epicenters on a map and explore a list of historical major quakes.

Highlights
  • Worldwide earthquake data (past 7 days)
  • Detailed earthquake information (location, time, depth)
  • Map view with epicenter pinpointing
  • List of historical major earthquakes
  • Pull-to-refresh for latest data
Features
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This app downloads the United States Geological Survey (USGS) data on worldwide 2.5 magnitude and above earthquake activities of the past 7 days. Every time the table view is pulled down, a "Pull to Refresh" control adds the most recent earthquake(s) to the list of earthquakes. The earthquakes list includes the location, date, time, latitude, longitude and earthquake depth data. A map view can be generated for each earthquake listed in the table view by entering its latitude and longitude coordinates on a 2nd view. The map will then be scaled to the general earthquake region, pin-pointing the epicenter of the quake with of a drop pin. To evaluate the relative severity of earthquakes a list of worst earthquakes in history is provided on a third view. "Image courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center" Roll-Frame:148-22727.

About

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

This utility app transforms your phone into a seismograph to measure vibrations and detect earthquakes. It displays readings on both the Richter and Mercalli scales, offering insights into seismic activity.

Highlights
  • Measures vibration using phone sensors
  • Displays readings on Richter scale
  • Displays readings on Mercalli intensity scale
  • Acts as a seismic detector
  • Calibration feature for accuracy
  • Classifies seismic activity effects
Features
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Vibration Meter is a free app that can measure the vibration (seismograph, body tremor, seismometer). This app uses phone sensors to measure vibration or the earthquake, and it shows a reference as a seismic detector. Using this app, you can check vibrations both on the Richter scale and on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. To calibrate application click on the button - Calibrate, put your device on the flat surface and wait till value stabilize. It should take about 20 seconds. After that click OK button and enjoy the earthquake! App shows reference to earthquake vibrations as classified by internationally used Mercalli intensity scale for seismic activities such as earthquakes. The Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. It measures the effects of an earthquake. Vibration Meter can also be called seismograph or seismometer when used for measuring seismic activity. Mercalli intensity scale: I. Instrumental - Not felt. Recorded by seismographs. II. Weak - Felt only on top floors of high buildings. III. Slight - Felt indoors, like a passing light truck. IV. Moderate - Windows, doors rattle. Like passing train. V. Rather Strong - Felt by all. Small objects upset. VI. Strong - Books off shelves. Trees shake. Damage. VII. Very Strong - Difficult to stand. Buildings damaged. VIII. Destructive - Significant damage. Trees broken. IX. Violent - General panic. Serious damage. Cracks. X. Intense - Most buildings destroyed. Rails bent. XI. Extreme - Rails bent greatly. Pipelines destroyed. XII. Catastrophic - Near total damage. Some countries use Richter scale instead of Mercalli scale. The Richter scale is a base-10 logarithmic scale, which defines magnitude as the logarithm of the ratio of the amplitude of the seismic waves to an arbitrary, minor amplitude. Check the vibrations with you phone! ---------- SMART VIBRATION METER terms of service 1 week Meter + from 4.99$ per week (prices may vary slightly depending on the region). 1 month Meter + from 19.99$ per month (prices may vary slightly depending on the region) You can find all in-app purchases on this app store page below under “In-app purchases”. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless they have been switched off at least 24 hours before the subscription period expires. Your account will be charged within 24 hours of payment. You can manage your subscriptions in the iOS settings and switch the automatic renewal on or off. A subscription that is already running cannot be canceled within the term that has already started. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/vibrationmeterios/privacy Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/vibrationmeterios/terms

Screenshots

Earthquake Report4 screens
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Vibration Meter・Detector at 60% against Earthquake Report's 0%. Smart Vibration Meter・Detector also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). Earthquake Report's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Smart Vibration Meter・Detector sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Earthquake Report asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Vibration Meter・Detector has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Earthquake Report's written reviews are positive against 60% of Smart Vibration Meter・Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake Report ships an update every 6 months, Smart Vibration Meter・Detector every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Earthquake Report versus Smart Vibration Meter・Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake ReportSmart Vibration Meter・Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManfred BreedeZipoApps

Customer experience

Earthquake Report

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Earthquake Report

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Smart Vibration Meter・Detector

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlock premuium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ads-Free$0.99

Questions

Is Earthquake Report free?
Earthquake Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Vibration Meter・Detector free?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake Report or Smart Vibration Meter・Detector?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector is rated higher. Earthquake Report averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Vibration Meter・Detector averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.
Do Earthquake Report or Smart Vibration Meter・Detector have ads?
Smart Vibration Meter・Detector shows ads; Earthquake Report does not.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake Report or Smart Vibration Meter・Detector?
Earthquake Report ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Vibration Meter・Detector every 8 months. Most recently, Earthquake Report was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Vibration Meter・Detector on November 2, 2026.

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