Comparison

Mac Tools vs Vibration Measurement

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

Head to head
About

Mac Tools

This utility transforms your smartphone into a sound and vibration detection tool for diagnosing issues in vehicles and machinery. It helps pinpoint rattles, squeaks, and grinding sounds, making repairs easier.

Highlights
  • Sound & vibration detection
  • Locates defective parts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Analog/Digital display options
  • Adjustable sound settings
  • Informative user guide
Features
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The Mac Tools SmartEAR2 Sound & Vibration Detection app was developed to help assist the service technician in locating and finding defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment where vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds would be associated making the task very difficult or impossible to diagnose. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your smartphone will be transformed into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Technicians Tool, allowing for ease of locating and finding those troubled areas. NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Mac Tools Distributor or call 1-800-MAC-TOOLS Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.

About

Vibration Measurement

This utility app logs and analyzes device vibration data using its built-in sensors. It displays acceleration in X, Y, and Z directions with live graphing and provides calculations for velocity and displacement. Ideal for casual users to measure vibrations from various sources.

Highlights
  • Monitor device acceleration in X, Y, Z directions
  • Preview live acceleration data in a graph
  • Calculate velocity and displacement
  • Measure vibrations from machines, vehicles, and more
  • Lightweight and optimized for everyday use
  • Display acceleration in G and amplitude in mm
Features
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Vibration Measurement is device sensor log tool that enables you to monitor the vibration from your iOS Devices. You are able to preview the vibration data with graphs. Perfect for the casual user with user friendly UI. Features: ∙ Show device acceleration data in X, Y and Z direction. • Show device acceleration data by color. [X - Red, Y - Green, Z - Blue] • Can easily determine vibration direction. • Preview live acceleration data in a graph. • Lightweight app with a small size, optimized for everyday use. Display Data: • Device acceleration in [G] gravity • Maximum Amplitude in [mm] millimetre for each X,Y and Z axis • Average [G] data • Maximum [G] data • Maximum Amplitude in [mm] millimetre • Device Acceleration Data retrieve every 0.1 second [10Hz] • Time and Date show as a reference Formula: v = at Device velocity [v] = device acceleration [a] * time [t] s = vt Displacement/distance [s] = Device velocity [v] * time [t] 1 g-units = 9.8066 Metres per second squared Quick Start Guide: 1. Place your device on top of any surface. 2. Tap reset to start measuring the vibration. 3. You can enable screen recording to record the vibration process. Usage: • Measure the vibration of machine, motor or anything else. • Measure vibration in car/truck while driving/idling. • Record the vibration while riding/driving on difference road condition. • And many more depend on your imagination. Tips: • Place your device with its screen facing up for stability during vibration measurement. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Mac Tools4 screens
Vibration Measurement4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mac Tools at 100% against Vibration Measurement's 0%. Mac Tools also leads on price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, 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

Mac Tools is free to download; Vibration Measurement costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mac Tools ships an update every 23 months, Vibration Measurement every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mac Tools versus Vibration Measurement: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMac ToolsVibration Measurement
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJS Products, Inc.Heng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Mac Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vibration Measurement

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mac Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Vibration Measurement

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mac Tools free?
Mac Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibration Measurement free?
Vibration Measurement costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mac Tools or Vibration Measurement have ads?
Neither Mac Tools nor Vibration Measurement shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mac Tools or Vibration Measurement?
Mac Tools ships an update every 23 months, and Vibration Measurement every 45 months. Most recently, Mac Tools was updated on October 20, 2026 and Vibration Measurement on October 22, 2026.

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