Comparison

Hamm Seismograph vs TexasET

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
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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

TexasET

This application calculates crop water needs based on growth stage and real-time weather data. It allows for daily or 14-day forecasts, automatically incorporating rainfall data. Users can also set weekly irrigation reminders.

Highlights
  • Crop water requirement calculation
  • Growth stage selection
  • Real-time weather data integration
  • 14-day water requirement forecast
  • Automatic rainfall inclusion
  • Customizable rainfall data
  • Weekly irrigation reminders
Features
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The TexasET app calculates the water requirements for crops based upon the growth stage selected. It uses real-time weather data from stations on the TexasET Network (texasET.tamu.edu). Water requirements may be determined for one day or up to 14 days. Rainfall at the selected weather station is automatically included in the calculations, but can be modified if local amounts are different. Weekly reminders of irrigation recommendations may be set up.

Screenshots

Hamm Seismograph4 screens
TexasET3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hamm Seismograph at 4.1 against TexasET's 3.0. Hamm Seismograph also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). TexasET's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hamm Seismograph holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamm Seismograph has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Hamm Seismograph's written reviews are positive against 50% of TexasET's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamm Seismograph ships an update every 14 months, TexasET every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hamm Seismograph versus TexasET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamm SeismographTexasET
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-NOVATiON GmbHMatrix Software, Inc.

Customer experience

Hamm Seismograph

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

TexasET

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hamm Seismograph

No in-app purchases

None

TexasET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hamm Seismograph free?
Hamm Seismograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TexasET free?
TexasET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hamm Seismograph or TexasET?
Hamm Seismograph is rated higher. Hamm Seismograph averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TexasET averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hamm Seismograph or TexasET have ads?
Neither Hamm Seismograph nor TexasET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hamm Seismograph or TexasET?
Hamm Seismograph ships an update every 14 months, and TexasET every 2 months. Most recently, Hamm Seismograph was updated on September 9, 2026 and TexasET on June 1, 2026.

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