What can Pitch Hunter detect?
Pitch Hunter can detect a live 48 kHz spectrogram with a peak-hold pitch tracker. It includes band presets for mosquitoes, electronics, coil whine, CRT flyback, and full range, with a built-in classifier for common ultrasonic sounds.
Can Pitch Hunter generate sounds?
Yes, Pitch Hunter can generate any frequency from 20 Hz to 22 kHz using clean sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth waveforms. This is useful for testing speakers, checking hearing thresholds, and tuning instruments.
Does Pitch Hunter have an ultrasonic pest repeller?
Yes, Pitch Hunter features tuned ultrasonic pulses in the 15–22 kHz band for common pests. It offers adjustable duty cycle and auto-shutoff up to 8 hours, but only works while the app is in the foreground.
What kind of animal calls are included in Pitch Hunter?
Pitch Hunter includes a curated library of animal calls organized by region, such as Aquatics (humpback whale, orca, dolphin) and calls from Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Europe and Down Under are planned for future updates.
How does Pitch Hunter calibrate to my device?
By long-pressing the header, you can initiate a hidden sweep that measures your specific phone's microphone and speaker response curve. The app then adapts its scale to your hardware for more meaningful readings.
Is Pitch Hunter safe for all users?
Pitch Hunter is rated for ages 4 and up. The pest repeller function includes a first-run safety confirmation and a disclaimer about the scientific support for its effectiveness.
How often is Pitch Hunter updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on April 26, 2026, following an initial release on April 21, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.
Does Pitch Hunter collect any user data?
No, all analysis runs on the device, and no audio leaves the phone. The app does not require an account, use cloud services, tracking SDKs, or make network calls, only requesting microphone permission.
