Vibration Meter

Measure phone's vibration and the earthquake with your phone.

Vibration Meter - Earthquake Measurement Tool

"Vibration Meter" is an Android app that utilizes the acceleration sensor of your device to measure vibrations and detect earthquakes. It presents results based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (MMI) and allows for calibration to enhance accuracy. With features like alarm levels, beep sounds, and a material design interface, the app provides a user-friendly experience. The Pro version offers additional functionalities such as ad-free usage, sound meter, statistics menu, CSV exporting, and screen capture. Perfect for those who want reliable vibration measurements on the go.
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App stats

Downloads: 5,146,062
1.76K
Version: 1.6.19 (Last updated: 2025-02-07)
Version code: 59
Creation date: 2010-11-29
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
  • kr.sira.vibration.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size: 12.80M
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Highly sensitive and accurate measurements
  • Easy to use and quick to set up
  • Useful for detecting vibrations from various sources (e.g., earthquakes, machinery)
  • Provides visual graphing of data which is helpful for analysis
  • Can be used for creative applications, like testing audio equipment or detecting movement in creative ways
Cons
  • Requires calibration to work effectively, which can be confusing for new users
  • Can produce false positives due to detecting phone vibrations instead of actual ground movement
  • No option to save historical data of vibrations detected
  • Lacks alarm features for real-time notifications during significant vibrations
  • Sound notifications are not loud enough for alerts
Most mentioned
  • Sensitivity and accuracy of measurements
  • Need for better calibration guidance
  • Desire for historical data and alarms
  • Issues with false positives from phone vibrations
  • User-friendly interface
User reviews
It's been a useful tool at work fr checking vibrations at work on all our computer systems. I haven't compared it to any other hardware but from the descriptions and measurements everything seems to be very accurate
by David Vasey, 2025-02-02

Quick and easy to use. Would be great if we can download a snapshot of the data collected.
by D C, 2024-11-27
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