Comparison

FFTWave vs Audio Analyst

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

Head to head
About

FFTWave

Visualize sound from your microphone as a waveform and spectrum analysis. Identify frequency characteristics, detect peaks, and analyze howling with pinch-to-zoom gestures. Ideal for sound adjustment and analysis.

Highlights
  • Microphone waveform display
  • Spectrum analysis via Fourier transform
  • Frequency characteristic checking
  • Peak detection and hold
  • Pinch zoom gestures
  • Howling analysis
Features
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This app displays the waveform of the sound from the microphone. In addition, it can display a spectrum by Fourier transform. You can check the frequency characteristics of the sound. There are functions of peak detection, peak hold. Supporting the Pinch Zoom Gestures. It help sound adjustment and howling analysis.

About

Audio Analyst

This professional audio analysis software offers a comprehensive suite of measurement tools. It supports spectrum analysis, phase spectrum, audio oscilloscope, and spectrograms, along with recording, playback, and peak measurement functionalities.

Highlights
  • Spectrum analysis
  • Audio oscilloscope
  • Spectrogram visualization
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Peak measurement
  • Customizable frequency ranges
Features
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Audio Analyszer is a professional audio analysis software. Supports a variety of measurement modes such as spectrum analysis, phase spectrum analysis, audio oscilloscope, persistence spectrum, power distribution, spectrogram, etc. Supports accessibility functions such as audio recording, audio playback, audio clipping, peak measurement, and more. 【Spectrum Analysis】 The frequency audio spectrum is a description of how an audio signal behaves in the frequency domain. An audio signal is represented in the time domain as a change in volume over a period of time, while a spectrogram shows how high or low the volume of this audio is at each frequency at a certain time. The software supports custom spectrum measurements and flexible definition of frequency ranges. A variety of trace options to assist in peak measurement. 【Audio Oscilloscope】 The oscilloscope measurement is different from the spectrum measurement, which reflects the frequency domain information of the audio signal, and the oscilloscope reflects the time domain information of the audio signal. An oscilloscope converts an electrical signal into an image, allowing the user to judge the characteristics and waveform of the signal by looking at the image. This is very helpful for observing the signal waveform in the circuit, and can clearly see the waveform, frequency, amplitude and other characteristics of the signal, so as to judge the quality and performance of the signal. 【Power Distribution】 The power distribution measurement is similar to the spectrum measurement, both of which display the frequency domain power value of the signal, but the difference is that the power distribution measures the integrated power of the signal within a certain bandwidth with a certain point as the center frequency. Functions such as maximum and minimum value holding are supported. 【Persistence Spectrum】 The afterglow spectrum is an extension of the spectrum measurement, and the afterglow spectrum also shows the frequency domain characteristics of the signal. This measurement is based on the spectrum measurement, adding multiple trace displays, the latest trace uses the maximum brightness, and then fades over time, so the afterglow spectrum is a powerful tool for observing the change direction of the signal at the same time. 【Spectrogram】 A spectrogram is a graphical representation of a sound signal in time and frequency. Spectra provide a visual representation of the spectral characteristics of a speech signal over time. Through the spectrogram, we can observe the frequency and time characteristics of the sound signal, and thus gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the sound signal. At any given moment, a spectral diagram can show the intensity of different frequency components, which is usually represented by the grayscale of the corresponding point or the intensity of the hue. This dynamic spectral representation helps us capture the complex properties of sound signals that change over time. 【Paid Membership Features】 - Frequency range customization - Data record limit increased - Unlock audio clips - Unlock advanced configurations 【Activate Paid Membership】 Paid members are available as a subscription or as a permanent activation Membership Service Agreement: https://audioanalyzer-serviceagreement.mysxl.cn/

Screenshots

FFTWave1 screens
Audio Analyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Analyst at 5.0 against FFTWave's 4.3. Audio Analyst also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). FFTWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Audio Analyst sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FFTWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Analyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FFTWave has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FFTWave ships an update every 15 months, Audio Analyst weekly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FFTWave versus Audio Analyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFFTWaveAudio Analyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEisaku Nozu嘉欣 胡

Customer experience

FFTWave

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Audio Analyst

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FFTWave

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Audio Analyst

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscriptions$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscriptions$1.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanently Activated Version$9.99

Questions

Is FFTWave free?
FFTWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Analyst free?
Audio Analyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FFTWave or Audio Analyst?
Audio Analyst is rated higher. FFTWave averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Audio Analyst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FFTWave or Audio Analyst have ads?
Neither FFTWave nor Audio Analyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FFTWave or Audio Analyst?
FFTWave ships an update every 15 months, and Audio Analyst weekly. Most recently, FFTWave was updated on October 4, 2026 and Audio Analyst on October 4, 2026.

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