Comparison

Oscilyzer vs PA TOOLS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oscilyzer

Analyze and generate audio signals with this app, featuring an oscilloscope for real-time waveform visualization and a spectrum analyzer for frequency analysis. It also includes a synthesizer for creating AM/FM modulated audio.

Highlights
  • Real-time oscilloscope with triggering
  • Spectrum analyzer with Metal acceleration
  • AM/FM synthesizer with waveform generation
  • Automatic and manual measurements
  • Adjustable display and signal parameters
  • Multiple memory locations for synthesizer settings
Features
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This app is a combination of oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer and AM/FM synthesizer and works in the audio ranges from 0 ... 22 kHz using the integrated audio interfaces. The three operating modes offer a wide range of functions and settings. Oscilloscope • Very fast image display and real-time triggering • Trigger modes: automatic, normal, single-shot Trigger edges: rising, falling, both • Automatic measurement of frequency, period and amplitude • Manual measurement of frequency, period and amplitude • Freely selectable trigger level and time • Variable zoom and offset Spectrum Analyzer • Very fast image display with the help of Apple Metal graphics acceleration • Logarithmic or linear frequency axis • Display modes: spectrum, waterfall and combined • Automatic determination of the dominant frequency • Music note calculation of the dominant frequency • Possibility to transfer the dominant frequency to the generator/synthesizer • Cursor for manual frequency determination • Adjustability of bandwidth, FFT window and high-pass filter • Adjustability of color scheme, brightness and contrast of the waterfall display Synthesizer • Waveform synthesis in real time • AM and FM modulation • Different waveforms for base signal, AM and FM modulator • Multiple memory locations for quick switching between different settings • Direct input of all numerical parameters

About

PA TOOLS

This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.

Highlights
  • L-Acoustics preset guide
  • Patcher viewer
  • Wave length calculator
  • Room mode calculator
  • Stage preparation assistance
Features
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PA TOOLS is your all-in-one utility kit for audio engineers. From system prep to quick calculations, it brings fast, reliable tools for every stage of a show. Included tools: • Wave Length — Convert delay, meters and phase instantly • Room Modes — Predict standing waves and plan your EQ strategy • Generator — Pink noise or tones with tactile feedback • RTA — Pocket-size RTA with weighted filters • Reference Playlist — Loop cues and walk-in edits on the go • Wave Recorder — Capture rehearsals in 48 kHz WAV and share instantly • SPL & Noise Tracker — Log SPL for compliance and break monitoring • PA Specs — Browse LAcoustics catalog and find compatible accessories • Speaker Load — Plan amp channel loads before the trucks roll in • Cable Section — Choose cable gauge and check voltage drop • L-Acoustics Prealignment — Match LA Network Manager presets with field timing • Sub Array Calculator — Design cardioid or broadside arrays quickly Full Unlock (In-App Purchase): Unlock the complete suite, remove time limits, enable full RTA, full recording, extended playlist playback, unlimited module access, and all upcoming features.

Screenshots

Oscilyzer3 screens
PA TOOLS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oscilyzer at none against PA TOOLS's 1. Oscilyzer also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). PA TOOLS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads 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. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oscilyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Oscilyzer against 5.0 for PA TOOLS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oscilyzer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Oscilyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of PA TOOLS's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oscilyzer versus PA TOOLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOscilyzerPA TOOLS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan RoblOlivier Jobin

Customer experience

Oscilyzer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

PA TOOLS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Oscilyzer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PA TOOLS

One-time1
  • PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99

Questions

Is Oscilyzer free?
Oscilyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PA TOOLS free?
PA TOOLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oscilyzer or PA TOOLS?
PA TOOLS is rated higher. Oscilyzer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PA TOOLS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Oscilyzer or PA TOOLS have ads?
Neither Oscilyzer nor PA TOOLS shows ads.

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