Comparison

Seismometer+ vs Snowball

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

Snowball

Features
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What could your investments become? See compound interest in action. Enter your initial investment, monthly contribution, expected annual return, and investment horizon. The app turns your numbers into a simple interactive graph, showing how your total investment could grow year by year. See exactly how much comes from money you put in and how much comes from compound growth. Simple inputs. Clear results. Powerful perspective. - Initial investment - Monthly contribution - Annual return - Investment length - Multiple currencies - Year-by-year growth visualisation EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seismometer+4 screens
Snowball3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Snowball at none against Seismometer+'s shown. Seismometer+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Seismometer+ versus Snowball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeismometer+Snowball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyElio Raineri

In-app purchases

None

Seismometer+

No in-app purchases

None

Snowball

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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