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 ∞

Features
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Seismometer ∞ — earthquake detector, vibration meter, and seismograph in your pocket. Turn your iPhone into a precision seismometer and vibration meter. Detect tremors, monitor seismic waves, and visualize ground motion in real time. • Real-time seismograph visualization with precision charts • Track X, Y, Z axis vibration readings with detailed graphs • Monitor earthquake tremors and ground movement • Professional-grade sensitivity for reliable measurements • Clean, intuitive interface for easy data interpretation Perfect for earthquake awareness, physics experiments, scientific research, and education. Whether you're a researcher, student, or curious explorer, discover the hidden world of seismic activity. Privacy Policy: https://www.icloud.com/pages/0bcX7C5KVMC35FbMWk-FNfjWg Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 ∞2 screens
MeterWorks Vibrometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seismometer ∞ at none against MeterWorks Vibrometer's 1. MeterWorks Vibrometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. MeterWorks Vibrometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seismometer ∞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Seismometer ∞ versus MeterWorks Vibrometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeismometer ∞MeterWorks Vibrometer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辰巳家有限公司Emil 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.
Which is updated more often, Seismometer ∞ or MeterWorks Vibrometer?
Seismometer ∞ ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeterWorks Vibrometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Seismometer ∞ was updated on September 30, 2026 and MeterWorks Vibrometer on October 4, 2026.

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