Comparison

Vibration Detector Sensor vs MeterWorks Vibrometer

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

Head to head
About

Vibration Detector Sensor

Features
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Vibration Meter helps you measure and monitor vibration using your iPhone’s built-in accelerometer. Designed for mechanics, HVAC technicians, factory workers, maintenance teams, and engineers, it gives you fast real-time vibration readings in a simple industrial-style interface. Track live acceleration, RMS vibration, peak values, and vibration trends while inspecting motors, engines, pumps, fans, compressors, and other equipment. Use the live waveform graph and frequency spectrum to better understand vibration behavior and spot abnormal machine movement early. Key Features β€’ Real-time vibration meter using the iPhone accelerometer β€’ Live RMS vibration measurement β€’ Peak vibration detection β€’ X, Y, and Z axis acceleration values β€’ Live vibration waveform graph β€’ Frequency spectrum view β€’ Vibration alarm with sound alert β€’ Session logging for vibration history β€’ CSV export for saved sessions β€’ Simple machine-health style interpretation Who It’s For Vibration Meter is useful for: β€’ Mechanics β€’ HVAC technicians β€’ Maintenance engineers β€’ Factory and plant technicians β€’ Building inspectors β€’ Construction and industrial workers Use Cases β€’ Check motor and fan vibration β€’ Monitor engine vibration β€’ Inspect pumps and compressors β€’ Compare vibration before and after maintenance β€’ Record vibration sessions for later review β€’ Export readings for reports and diagnostics Premium Features Unlock advanced tools including: β€’ Vibration history β€’ CSV export β€’ Frequency spectrum β€’ Custom vibration alarms β€’ Full session recording Important Note Vibration Meter uses your iPhone’s built-in sensors and is intended for general monitoring, inspection, and trend analysis. It is not a substitute for a certified professional vibration instrument when compliance-grade measurement is required. Privacy Policy: https://asarulabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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MeterWorks Vibrometer

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Your iPhone is a surprisingly capable vibration meter β€” 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 β€’ Live readout with a big RMS value and a smooth real-time graph β€’ All three axes plus magnitude, 100 Hz sampling, m/sΒ² or g β€’ Zero adjustment to cancel sensor offset before you measure β€’ Selectable time window (10/30/60 s) and coupling tips for clean measurements RECORD & ANALYZE β€’ Recordings with key metrics: RMS, peak, peak-to-peak, crest factor β€’ Zoom, pan, and cursor in the recording graph β€” stats recalculated for the visible range β€’ Pro: FFT spectrum with a peak list (dominant frequencies, rpm hint) YOUR DATA IS YOURS β€’ Free: PNG export of any graph β€’ Pro: clean CSV export of the full raw time series β€” spreadsheet-ready (comma or semicolon style), shared in seconds via Mail, Files, or AirDrop β€’ Pro: multi-page PDF report with a statistics matrix across all axes, every graph, and the spectra β€” plus device info and a methodology footer FREE VS. PRO β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Β· balance a washing machine Β· compare pumps and fans before and after maintenance Β· find 3D printer resonances Β· 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 β€” 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 β€” just as honest, just as subscription-free.

Screenshots

Vibration Detector Sensor4 screens
MeterWorks Vibrometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MeterWorks Vibrometer at none against Vibration Detector Sensor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Vibration Detector Sensor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and MeterWorks Vibrometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibration Detector Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, MeterWorks Vibrometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Vibration Detector Sensor versus MeterWorks Vibrometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibration Detector SensorMeterWorks Vibrometer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsaru Labs LTDEmil Deak

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vibration Detector Sensor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Version$1.497 Days
  • Premium Version$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version$19.991 Year
1 purchases

MeterWorks Vibrometer

One-time1
  • MessWerk Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Vibration Detector Sensor free?
Vibration Detector Sensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeterWorks Vibrometer free?
MeterWorks Vibrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vibration Detector Sensor or MeterWorks Vibrometer have ads?
Vibration Detector Sensor shows ads; MeterWorks Vibrometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Vibration Detector Sensor or MeterWorks Vibrometer?
Vibration Detector Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, and MeterWorks Vibrometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vibration Detector Sensor was updated on October 3, 2026 and MeterWorks Vibrometer on October 4, 2026.

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