Comparison

Hamm Seismograph vs Vibration Meter, seismograph

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

Head to head
About

Hamm Seismograph

This utility app visualizes structure-borne swings caused by construction machinery, helping to identify potentially damaging vibrations. It offers real-time display, adjustable presentation modes, and diagram freezing for clear analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time swing display
  • Adjustable presentation modes
  • Line width selection
  • Diagram freeze function
  • Sunlight-readable display
  • Local data processing
Features
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Hamm Seismograph can display structure-borne swings, similar to a seismometer for earthquakes. In the surrounding of jobsites structure-borne swings, which are caused by construction machinery, occur many times. Especially during the compaction of soil or asphalt, dangerous swings can occur that can lead to damages on the surrounding buildings. Hamm Seismograph visualizes the much more lower swing-load of a compaction with Oscillation in comparison to vibration. Functions: - Real-time display of the swings - Selection of presentation mode (X-,Y- and Z-direction at the same time, or only one of these) - Selection of line width for the diagram - Freeze of the diagram (start-stop) - Airplay - Good clearness of display under sunlight conditions - No numerical output of the data The data collected by the HAMM Seismograph application is processed only locally on your device. HAMM does not have access to this data.

About

Vibration Meter, seismograph

This application uses your phone's accelerometer to measure and record vibrations from various sources, including earthquakes and everyday objects. It displays ground motion on a graph and uses an instrumental intensity scale for analysis. You can also monitor and share your measurement results.

Highlights
  • Measures vibration strength
  • Detects seismic waves
  • Uses accelerometer for analysis
  • Displays ground motion graph
  • Utilizes instrumental intensity scale
  • Monitors and shares results
Features
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Vibration meter is an app called seismograph or seismometer, which measures the strength of vibration, quakes, earthquakes, vibrations of the human body or any other objects around you. Our app allows for detecting and recording of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches and other sources of vibration and shocks. Accelerometer in your mobile phone is used for detection of vibrations and measurement analysis. Graph presents a record of the ground motion at a measuring point. Ground movement or an object is presented as a function of time in the three Cartesian axes, with the z axis perpendicular to the Earth's surface and the x- and y- axes parallel to the surface. Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. It measures the effects of an earthquake and it is distinct from the moment of magnitude. Richter Scale assigns a magnitude number to quantify the energy released by an earthquake. Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) is equal to the maximum ground acceleration that occurred during earthquake shaking at location. PGA is equal to the amplitude of the largest absolute acceleration recorded on an accelerogram at a site during a particular earthquake. In this app we use Instrumental Intensity Scale (developed by The United States Geological Survey) which maps peak ground acceleration and peak ground velocity on an intensity scale similar to the felt Mercalli Scale. These values are used to create shake maps by seismologists on around the world. Mercalli Intensity Scale distinguishes the following levels of vibration and impact damage: I. Instrumental - Not felt. Recorded by seismographs. II. Weak - Felt only on top floors of high buildings. III. Slight - Felt indoors, like a passing light truck. IV. Moderate - Windows, doors rattle. Like passing train. V. Rather Strong - Felt by all. Small objects upset. VI. Strong - Books off shelves. Trees shake. Damage. VII. Very Strong - Difficult to stand. Buildings damaged. VIII. Destructive - Significant damage. Trees broken. IX. Violent - General panic. Serious damage. Cracks. X. Intense - Most buildings destroyed. Rails bent. XI. Extreme - Rails bent greatly. Pipelines destroyed. XII. Catastrophic - Near total damage. This app allows you monitor and share the results of your measurements with other users. Measure and monitor all vibration and shocks using smartphone or tablet!

Screenshots

Hamm Seismograph4 screens
Vibration Meter, seismograph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vibration Meter, seismograph at 4.7 against Hamm Seismograph's 4.1. Vibration Meter, seismograph also leads on ratings volume (732 vs 17). Hamm Seismograph's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Vibration Meter, seismograph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hamm Seismograph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vibration Meter, seismograph holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibration Meter, seismograph has 732 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Hamm Seismograph's written reviews are positive against 42% of Vibration Meter, seismograph's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamm Seismograph ships an update every 14 months, Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hamm Seismograph versus Vibration Meter, seismograph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamm SeismographVibration Meter, seismograph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.7 (732 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings17732 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-NOVATiON GmbHExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

Hamm Seismograph

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Vibration Meter, seismograph

All ratings730 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative52.1%

In-app purchases

None

Hamm Seismograph

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vibration Meter, seismograph

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Hamm Seismograph free?
Hamm Seismograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibration Meter, seismograph free?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hamm Seismograph or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Vibration Meter, seismograph is rated higher. Hamm Seismograph averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Vibration Meter, seismograph averages 4.7 from 732 ratings.
Do Hamm Seismograph or Vibration Meter, seismograph have ads?
Neither Hamm Seismograph nor Vibration Meter, seismograph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hamm Seismograph or Vibration Meter, seismograph?
Hamm Seismograph ships an update every 14 months, and Vibration Meter, seismograph every 7 months. Most recently, Hamm Seismograph was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vibration Meter, seismograph on November 6, 2026.

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