Comparison

Seismometer+ vs MeterWorks Vibrometer

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

Head to head
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!

About

MeterWorks Vibrometer

Features
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Your iPhone is a surprisingly capable vibration meter — when the app is honest about it. MeterWorks Vibrometer measures, records, and hands you your raw data: no subscription, no ads, no account, no tracking. MEASURE • Live readout with a big RMS value and a smooth real-time graph • All three axes plus magnitude, 100 Hz sampling, m/s² or g • Zero adjustment to cancel sensor offset before you measure • Selectable time window (10/30/60 s) and coupling tips for clean measurements RECORD & ANALYZE • Recordings with key metrics: RMS, peak, peak-to-peak, crest factor • Zoom, pan, and cursor in the recording graph — stats recalculated for the visible range • Pro: FFT spectrum with a peak list (dominant frequencies, rpm hint) YOUR DATA IS YOURS • Free: PNG export of any graph • Pro: clean CSV export of the full raw time series — spreadsheet-ready (comma or semicolon style), shared in seconds via Mail, Files, or AirDrop • Pro: multi-page PDF report with a statistics matrix across all axes, every graph, and the spectra — plus device info and a methodology footer FREE VS. PRO — NO SURPRISES The free version is a real instrument, not a teaser: live measurement, three recordings of 10 seconds each, full metrics, PNG export. The Pro unlock is a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. It removes the limits: unlimited recordings of any length, CSV raw-data export, FFT analysis, and the full PDF report. Buy it once, keep it forever, including future Pro features. WHAT THIS APP CANNOT DO — HONESTLY iPhone sensors measure reliably from roughly 0.1 to 50 Hz. That covers building and traffic vibration, washing machines, pumps, fans, and 3D printers. Bearing or gearbox diagnostics and certified measurements are beyond any smartphone — apps promising that are bluffing. The in-app page "Limits of this measurement" explains exactly what works, what doesn't, and why. TYPICAL USES Document construction vibration at your home · balance a washing machine · compare pumps and fans before and after maintenance · find 3D printer resonances · monitor sensitive cargo in transit NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. NO TRACKERS. All measurement data stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and nothing is locked into a proprietary format — the CSV you export is yours to keep, graph, and archive. Not a physics toolbox, not a sensor grab bag: one instrument, one job, done right. MeterWorks is a family of honest measurement apps: Sound Meter for your noise log, Teslameter for magnetic fields — just as honest, just as subscription-free.

Screenshots

Seismometer+4 screens
MeterWorks Vibrometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seismometer+ at none against MeterWorks Vibrometer's 1. Seismometer+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MeterWorks Vibrometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. MeterWorks Vibrometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seismometer+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Seismometer+ versus MeterWorks Vibrometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeismometer+MeterWorks Vibrometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyEmil Deak

In-app purchases

None

Seismometer+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MeterWorks Vibrometer

One-time1
  • MessWerk Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Seismometer+ free?
Seismometer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeterWorks Vibrometer free?
MeterWorks Vibrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seismometer+ or MeterWorks Vibrometer have ads?
Seismometer+ shows ads; MeterWorks Vibrometer does not.

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