Vibration vs MapswitchPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vibration
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Turn your iPhone into a professional seismograph. Vibration detects and records real-time vibrations, earthquakes, and seismic activity using your device's built-in accelerometer — no extra hardware needed. Whether you're monitoring earthquake tremors, testing building stability, tracking machinery vibrations, or simply curious about the invisible forces around you, Vibration gives you laboratory-grade measurement tools in your pocket. REAL-TIME SEISMOGRAPH Watch vibrations unfold live on a beautiful waveform display. Three color-coded lines track motion along the X, Y, and Z axes at 100 samples per second — the same principle used by professional seismometers worldwide. Pinch to zoom, toggle individual axes, and observe even the subtlest movements. INSTANT INTENSITY ANALYSIS Every vibration is automatically classified using the USGS Instrumental Intensity Scale, mapped to the Modified Mercalli Scale (I through XII). A dynamic gauge shows your current intensity level in real time, so you always know exactly how strong the shaking is — from "Not Felt" to "Catastrophic." RECORD & EXPORT Tap Record to capture vibration sessions. Every recording saves the full waveform along with key statistics: peak acceleration, RMS level, duration, and maximum Mercalli intensity. Export any recording as a CSV file to analyze in Excel, Google Sheets, or professional engineering software. MEASUREMENT DASHBOARD • Live X, Y, Z acceleration values displayed in g-force • Combined magnitude calculation: √(x² + y² + z²) • Running Peak and RMS readings for sustained vibration analysis • One-tap reset to start fresh measurements SAVED RECORDINGS LIBRARY All your recordings are stored locally on your device. Browse by date, review the full waveform chart, compare statistics, and share results with colleagues or friends. SEISMIC REFERENCE GUIDE Learn about the Mercalli Intensity Scale with a complete reference for all 12 levels — from Level I (Instrumental) to Level XII (Catastrophic). Understand how acceleration maps to real-world effects, and follow calibration tips for the most accurate readings. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS & ENTHUSIASTS • Structural engineers testing floor and building vibrations • Construction teams monitoring equipment impact • Homeowners tracking vibrations from traffic or nearby work • Students and educators exploring physics and seismology • Anyone curious about earthquakes and ground motion TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS • 100 Hz sampling rate for high-fidelity measurement • CoreMotion device motion with automatic gravity subtraction • Optimized for minimal battery drain • Works on all iPhones — no permissions required • Beautiful dark interface designed for clarity Vibration is lightweight, private, and works entirely offline. Just pure, precise vibration measurement. Download Vibration and start measuring the world around you.
MapswitchPro
Take control of how you open web-based map links. This utility automatically redirects links to your preferred mapping application, enhancing privacy by removing tracking parameters. It offers a native experience for managing settings and history locally.
- Universal map link redirection
- Supports Apple Maps, Waze, OpenStreetMap, and more
- Removes tracking parameters from URLs
- Handles short and deep links
- Local history of redirected links
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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MapswitchPro is the ultimate map companion for Safari on iOS and macOS. Tired of being forced into a specific mapping service? MapswitchPro gives you total control over how you interact with location data and physical addresses on the web. Whether you prefer the native experience of Apple Maps, the real-time traffic of Waze, or the open-source community of OpenStreetMap, MapswitchPro seamlessly redirects any Google Maps link to your preferred application. Key Features: - Universal Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps, Waze, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or DuckDuckGo Maps. - Privacy Shield: Protect your search history and location data. MapswitchPro automatically strips tracking parameters (like utm_source, gclid, and others) from URLs before redirecting, preventing cross-site trackers from following your every move. - Smart Link Interception: Supports short links (goo.gl, maps.app.goo.gl) and deep links, ensuring you never end up in a web-view when you want to be in your favorite app. - Recent Redirects History: Access a secure, local history of recently visited locations and redirected links. - Native Experience: A beautifully designed iOS app for managing settings, reviewing history, and customizing your maps experience. - Privacy First: MapswitchPro does not collect, store, or transmit your location data. All link processing and history management happens locally on your device and syncs securely via iCloud. Support Services: - Apple Maps - Waze - Google Maps (App) - OpenStreetMap - DuckDuckGo Maps Upgrade your mapping experience today with MapswitchPro – the tool that puts you back in the driver's seat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MapswitchPro at fortnightly against Vibration's every 5 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Vibration sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapswitchPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vibration ships an update every 5 weeks, MapswitchPro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vibration | MapswitchPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Zhirnov | Yousaf Khan |
In-app purchases
Vibration
- Full version$2.99
MapswitchPro
- Unlock MapswitchPro$2.99




