iSeismometer

Name: iSeismometer
Rating: 3.6 (170 reviews)
Author: ObjectGraph LLC

Feel the Pulse of the Earth

Free

170 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

ObjectGraph LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

2.1
MB

Start iSeismometer, leave it on your desk, then try tap somewhere. You will realize how sensitive iPhone is! This is our new project to convert iPhone to seismometer. We created for fun and educational use, such as data collecting device. --------------- In Total Ranking: - #3 in Italy - #28 in Japan In Education Category Ranking: - #1 in Japan - #11 in US! (*new*) - #1 in Austoria,Finland and Greece - #3 in Norway - #5 in Japan and Belgium - #8 in Denmark - #9 in Norway --------------- Please feel free to give us suggestion and feedback (iphone@objectgraph.com). [Instructions and Information] -iSeismometer stores data based on the frequency setting. the more the frequency, the sampling rate is increased per second -If you suspend recording, you can drag the screen to re-track the previous data. -X-Y-Z illustrated - Lots of options... See the screenshots! [User's Comments] -"While I can see this has real possible applications, the only semi-serious use I've had is showing my 95 year old grandmother her washing machine was out of balance. (fixed it) The look on her face was PRICELESS. Thanks!" - by KeyboardError -"Can't stop playing around it!" - by SeatlleBoiler -"I sat on my desk and watched it as I wrote and used my laptop it picks up everything" - by Stretch Man -"Unfathomable coolness" - by AbrahamKafi -"This tool is really great , imagining a real potential" - by ITester -"Cool to put subwoofer" - by thatkid We were covered in "The Independent Guide To The iPhone 3Gs" By Nik Rawlinson. Here is his review "This is a novelty app but one that also helps you learn something new. The concept is simple. You just leave tour iPhone on hard surface with the app fired up then tap somewhere nearby and watch what happens. It looks like something you’d find in a hospital, but it’s one of those things that is very captivating once you’ve looked at it once. In fact, we completely lost track of time when we played with this app as we tried out different tap-based compositions – MTV had nothing on us during this review. You’ve got the ability to pause the ‘recording’ of movement around the iPhone, in addition to looking at colorful spectrum graph of what occurred in the three seconds prior to requesting that data. We didn’t quite understand what the chart was showing us. But it looked pretty nonetheless and it’ll make you look über intelligent to anyone looking over your shoulder . The app will monitor movement for 10 seconds and report back on the last three seconds of activity. You can then upload that data in snazzy graph format to the web for all to see. Old friends will probably think you’ve changed career."

Ratings & Reviews

3.6

out of 5

170 Ratings

Great but needs some work...
09/02/2014

Xcesmess
The application is excellent and is one of the few great apps that allow you to export information over UDP with low-pass filtering. However it has two fatal flaws. The first being that it crashes back to the main screen after running for about 24 hours. I’m writing an earthquake monitoring app for various locations in my house and having to check each iPhone/iPod around the house to make sure they’re still running is a pain. Secondly the app needs to be updated for the iPhone 5 screen size and resolutions. Otherwise I’d give it 5 stars.
Great but needs some work...
09/02/2014

Xcesmess

The application is excellent and is one of the few great apps that allow you to export information over UDP with low-pass filtering. However it has two fatal flaws. The first being that it crashes back to the main screen after running for about 24 hours. I’m writing an earthquake monitoring app for various locations in my house and having to check each iPhone/iPod around the house to make sure they’re still running is a pain. Secondly the app needs to be updated for the iPhone 5 screen size and resolutions. Otherwise I’d give it 5 stars.
iOS 11 update ASAP!
12/12/2017

TheGadgetinator
iOS 11 update ASAP!This is a nice app but what it really needs is the ability to utilize the iPhone accelerometer to detect earthquakes and automatically share that data to the cloud and/or the USGS. Only when enough similar readings are detected from a certain region within a narrow timeframe would the data be considered legitimate and then be pushed back out to the map for all users to view. The app could also be active only at certain times of the day/night that the user defines. As well as only be active when connected to pre-defined wifi networks. Such as Home or work. Another option would be to only take accelerometer reading when it is plugged into power (such as when on your night stand or connected to a computer USB). The app could also use the iPhone GPS to disable sensor reading when moving. As well as only record seismic data when the app detects the iPhone is laying flat on its back. Another option would be to disable the seismic sensor data output when a face is detected with the front facing camera. Requiring the app to be running in the foreground would also further prevent false readings. This could easily, quickly, and cheaply create a huge network of seismographs around the world.Needs to be able to run in background (Multitasking). Needs to record magnetometer data as well.
iOS 11 update ASAP!
12/12/2017

TheGadgetinator

iOS 11 update ASAP!This is a nice app but what it really needs is the ability to utilize the iPhone accelerometer to detect earthquakes and automatically share that data to the cloud and/or the USGS. Only when enough similar readings are detected from a certain region within a narrow timeframe would the data be considered legitimate and then be pushed back out to the map for all users to view. The app could also be active only at certain times of the day/night that the user defines. As well as only be active when connected to pre-defined wifi networks. Such as Home or work. Another option would be to only take accelerometer reading when it is plugged into power (such as when on your night stand or connected to a computer USB). The app could also use the iPhone GPS to disable sensor reading when moving. As well as only record seismic data when the app detects the iPhone is laying flat on its back. Another option would be to disable the seismic sensor data output when a face is detected with the front facing camera. Requiring the app to be running in the foreground would also further prevent false readings. This could easily, quickly, and cheaply create a huge network of seismographs around the world.Needs to be able to run in background (Multitasking). Needs to record magnetometer data as well.
Incredible! You can report earthquakes
05/27/2011

Lesliemak
This is amazing. Just like a real pocket sized seismograph! If it's in your pocket during an earthquake, hopefully you can turn it on, set it on the floor and click the Report An Earthquake button. Talk about social network reporting. That would be so cool to have, not only verbal reports of what it felt like, but real graphic reports live from the scene! You guys should get an award for this. Plus it has a link to contribute to earthquake relief funds. Great job!
Incredible! You can report earthquakes
05/27/2011

Lesliemak

This is amazing. Just like a real pocket sized seismograph! If it's in your pocket during an earthquake, hopefully you can turn it on, set it on the floor and click the Report An Earthquake button. Talk about social network reporting. That would be so cool to have, not only verbal reports of what it felt like, but real graphic reports live from the scene! You guys should get an award for this. Plus it has a link to contribute to earthquake relief funds. Great job!
Good free app!
12/27/2012

sandbox32
I love this app! However, there are several improvements that could be made. First, the X, Y, and Z lines should be different colors to avoid confusion. Also, all the buttons crowding the bottom of the screen should be merged into a single button called “Menu,” which would bring up a pane with those tabs. And the features should be explained more, I still have no idea what the last 3 seconds screen does. Anyway, great work! I look forward to future updates.
Good free app!
12/27/2012

sandbox32

I love this app! However, there are several improvements that could be made. First, the X, Y, and Z lines should be different colors to avoid confusion. Also, all the buttons crowding the bottom of the screen should be merged into a single button called “Menu,” which would bring up a pane with those tabs. And the features should be explained more, I still have no idea what the last 3 seconds screen does. Anyway, great work! I look forward to future updates.