Comparison

Structural Floor Vibration vs DB Sense

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

Head to head
About

Structural Floor Vibration

This utility app measures and records floor vibrations using your device's accelerometer. It helps users evaluate vibration levels and compare them against established engineering criteria for steel-framed structures.

Highlights
  • Measure floor vibration
  • Record vibration data
  • Evaluate vibration levels
  • Compare amplitudes to criteria
  • Uses device accelerometer
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Structural Floor Vibration uses the built-in accelerometer to measure and record floor vibration. This app allows users to evaluate vibration levels and compare amplitudes with criteria published in AISC Design Guide 11: Vibration of Steel-Framed Structural Systems Due to Human Activity.

About

DB Sense

Features
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DB Sense turns your iPhone into a precision sound level meter trusted by musicians, engineers, parents, and everyday users across North America. Whether you're checking noise levels at a concert, monitoring your baby's sleep environment, protecting your hearing at work, or measuring room acoustics — DB Sense gives you fast, clear, accurate dB readings in real time. -> REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT See live sound levels update instantly on a beautiful analog gauge or large digital display. Min, Avg, Max, and Peak values always visible. -> HEARING SAFETY Color-coded zones and NIOSH/OSHA reference levels tell you exactly when noise becomes dangerous — before damage is done. -> SOUND TYPE DETECTION On-device AI recognizes 300+ sound types in real time. No internet connection needed. No data ever leaves your device. -> SPECTRUM ANALYZER Real-time FFT frequency visualizer across 64 bands. Switch between dBA, dBC, and dBZ frequency weighting. -> NOISE DOSIMETER Track your daily noise exposure vs. OSHA safe limits. Know when to step away before hearing damage occurs. -> SLEEP NOISE MONITOR Run overnight to log noise spikes while you sleep. See exactly what woke you — or what's been disturbing your rest. -> HISTORY & EXPORT Save every session with date, duration, and location. Export as CSV or PDF to share with doctors, employers, or clients. -> HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your last reading at a glance without opening the app. -> CALIBRATION Fine-tune readings for your specific device microphone with a simple offset adjustment. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER DB Sense uses your device's built-in microphone to provide approximate sound level readings. Results may vary by device. For certified professional measurements, use calibrated hardware. All audio is processed on-device only — no audio is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted. SUBSCRIPTION DB Sense Pro unlocks full history, spectrum analyzer, dosimeter, sleep monitor, export, and more. • 1 Week — $1.99 (auto-renewing) • 1 Month — $4.99 (auto-renewing) • 12 Months — $24.99 (auto-renewing, best value) Free features always available — no subscription required to use the core dB meter. Payment charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dbsense/home Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Structural Floor Vibration4 screens
DB Sense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Structural Floor Vibration at none against DB Sense's 3. Structural Floor Vibration also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DB Sense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Structural Floor Vibration asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Structural Floor Vibration versus DB Sense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Floor VibrationDB Sense
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperESI EngineeringAPP TEAM

In-app purchases

None

Structural Floor Vibration

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DB Sense

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Structural Floor Vibration free?
Structural Floor Vibration is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DB Sense free?
DB Sense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Structural Floor Vibration or DB Sense have ads?
DB Sense shows ads; Structural Floor Vibration does not.

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