# BFM - Metering Suite — Full (Big) Metering Suite > Large, readable audio metering plugin for macOS, Windows, and iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by OSC Audio.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfm-metering-suite/id6450574108 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [OSC Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693533681) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 158 MB - Released: 2023-07-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfm-metering-suite/id6450574108/reviews.md ## What is BFM? BFM or Big F*ing Meters is a macOS, Windows, and soon to be iOS compatible Metering plug-in designed exactly how the name sounds... really f*ing big. With the main goal of readability we wanted to bring a meter that you can see from across the studio and keep your records clip-free. BFM currently offers 6 Modes with RMS, LUFs, Peak, and Peak Hold values, to give you a variety of views to keep your signal under control. The Text, Bars, Waves, VU Meters, Spectrum, & Time  let you decide how you want to keep track of your signal with multiple fonts/formats to view them in. Text gives you a quick look at just the values easy to see from across the room. This view offers the most values with RMS, Peak, Peak Hold, and LUFs (Short Term & Momentary with Maximum values and LUFS range) values available. Controllable sensitivity & peak hold time for all pages. Reset Peak Hold with a click off the value. Bar offers a more traditional meter for seeing the range of values showing RMS, Peak, Peak Hold, and LUFS. Correlation & Balance meters included to set your stereo image and phase response. Peak Hold resets on value click. Sensitivity changes on bar click. LUFS readings select on click. Included reference points for -24 (EBU), -16 (Apple Music), & -7 as a suggested maximum for most genres. Wave view gives you a look at your waveform after your channel effects with the ability to quickly mark in dB where you want to see your signals peak. To freeze click the waveform. To reset Peak Hold click the value. VU Meter Designed for a quick look at your overall levels. Featuring controllable Attack, Release, Minimum, and Maximum value control. Left/Right, Mid/Side, PPM, and LUFS options available. Click VU to enter dark mode. Spectrum is a simplified frequency spectrum view with 3 quality modes. Great for getting an overall look at where your frequencies are when mixing or editing. Tap to freeze and inspect. There is also the PEAK value displayed on this page. To reset Peak Hold click the value. ## Key features - Large, readable interface - Multiple metering modes (RMS, LUFS, Peak) - Visualizations: Text, Bars, Waves, VU, Spectrum - Adjustable sensitivity and peak hold - Stereo image and phase response meters - Frequency spectrum analysis ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfm-metering-suite/id6450574108/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Swiss Army knife of monitoring levels and the anatomy of signals *2023-07-14* 100% happy with is excellent utility….if you are serious about your level characteristics then get this today…it’s ace. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. We greatly appreciate your support and positive feed back is what keeps us going! Stay tuned for the next updates. Now that v1.6 is out, we're working on the next update. We've already gotten a bunch of interesting request from users and it's looking we'll have some great stuff coming to make BFM even more useful. 🤘 Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you'd like to see in the future. contact@oscaudio.com Thanks again for your review and support. ## Frequently asked questions about BFM ### What is BFM - Metering Suite used for? BFM - Metering Suite is an audio plugin designed to provide large, highly readable meters for monitoring audio levels. It helps users keep their signals under control and avoid clipping with various display modes and values. ### What metering modes does BFM - Metering Suite offer? BFM - Metering Suite offers 6 modes including RMS, LUFS (Short Term & Momentary with Maximum values), Peak, and Peak Hold values. It also includes Correlation & Balance meters for stereo imaging and phase response. ### Can I customize the display in BFM - Metering Suite? Yes, BFM - Metering Suite allows for controllable sensitivity and peak hold time across all pages. You can also reset Peak Hold with a click on the value and customize LUFS readings on the Bar view. ### What platforms is BFM - Metering Suite compatible with? BFM - Metering Suite is currently compatible with macOS and Windows, with an iOS version planned for release soon. It is supported on iPhone and iPad. ### How much does BFM - Metering Suite cost? BFM - Metering Suite is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned. ### How often is BFM - Metering Suite updated? The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on December 27, 2025, indicating active development. The initial release date was July 6, 2023. ### What is the age rating for BFM - Metering Suite? BFM - Metering Suite has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is developed by OSC Audio. ### Does BFM - Metering Suite have ads? No, BFM - Metering Suite does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase price. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.6.2 — 2025-12-27 Just a quick fix for AUM users who may have experienced a mute. ### 1.6.1 — 2025-07-20 Whats new in v1.6.1 -Official iOS 18 compatibility -Added AAX compatibility -Add Mute button to Text View in stand-alone -Improved Combobox (dropdown menu) behavior on iOS -Updated backend framework for better crossplatform compatibility -Code refactoring for better, more reliable performance ### 1.6.0 — 2023-07-28 Change log: -Crest Factor & True Peak added to Text view -Spectrum pop-over with value on hover -Mono/stereo waveform option -Time page focus modes for bigger values -VU Peak LED & VU Link option for left/right -New Light, Dark, & Minimal Mode tapping bottom bar -Audio MIDI Check-box fix -General optimizations ### 1.5.0 — 2023-07-07 No release notes. ## More apps by OSC Audio - [sumFX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumfx/id6450494474) - [plateVerb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plateverb/id6450970583) - [springVerb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springverb/id6450971173) - [pocketOscilloscope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketoscilloscope/id6450971969) - [pocketOSC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketosc/id6450972460) All apps by OSC Audio: https://appshunter.io/developer/1693533681 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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