Oscilyzer vs PA TOOLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- L-Acoustics preset guide
- Patcher viewer
- Wave length calculator
- Room mode calculator
- Stage preparation assistance
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Oscilyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Oscilyzer | PA TOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Robl | Olivier Jobin |
Customer experience
Oscilyzer
PA TOOLS
In-app purchases
Oscilyzer
No in-app purchases
PA TOOLS
- PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99









