Comparison

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro vs AST Manager Q

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

Head to head
About

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Analyze sound frequencies in real-time with this powerful tool. It offers detailed octave band analysis, FFT plots, and various measurement scales. Supports multiple microphones and noise analysis features for accurate audio insights.

Highlights
  • Octave Band Real Time Analyzer
  • FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform)
  • Sound level meter (dB meter)
  • Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support
  • Support for external microphones
  • Pre-calibrated mic profiles
Features
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Audio Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful real-time audio analysis app. Full of features yet very simple to use. Sound level meter (db meter a-weighted, noise rating, noise criterion) included. Feature Highlights: • Octave Band Real Time Analyzer • FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform) • Linear and logarithm scales • Up to 16384 FFT size • A lot of available window functions • Tracking for max value • Max and Min for any selected frequency • Stunned graphics • Reliable measurement accuracy with pre-calibrated profiles for 3 device-integrated mics • Additional precision with integrated support and pre-calibrated profiles for AirPods, AirPods Pro • Safer measurements using the Airpods Pro noise cancellation feature • Support for external microphones (wired or via Bluetooth) • Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support And many many more... Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/94359518

About

AST Manager Q

Control AST karaoke systems remotely. Browse an illustrated catalog, search songs by various criteria, and manage playback queues. Adjust playback parameters, record and share performances, and configure system settings.

Highlights
  • Illustrated artist catalog
  • Song search by number, artist, title, lyrics
  • Search result filtering
  • Playback queue management
  • Control playback parameters
  • Record and share performances
  • Karaoke system settings management
Features
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Удалённое управление караоке-системами AST с установленной версией ПО 4.05 и выше. Поддерживаемые модели караоке-систем: • AST-350 • AST-250 • AST Zoom2 • AST Zoom • AST-50B • AST Mini (AST-25B) • AST OneBox • AST Home Возможности: • иллюстрированный каталог исполнителей • поиск песен по номеру, исполнителю, названию, тексту • фильтрация результатов поиска по языкам, форматам, жанрам • управление очередностью воспроизведения (резервирование) • управление тональностью, темпом, громкостью и другими параметрами воспроизведения фонограмм • скачивание, проигрывание и публикация записей исполнения песен • управление настройками караоке-системы

Screenshots

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro4 screens
AST Manager Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AST Manager Q at none against Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro's 2. AST Manager Q also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). 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 Spectrum Analyzer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. AST Manager Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro ships an update every 7 months, AST Manager Q every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro versus AST Manager Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Spectrum Analyzer ProAST Manager Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (239 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVlad PolyanskiyART SYSTEM, LLC

Customer experience

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

All ratings238 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.5%

AST Manager Q

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 16 and iOS 26 launches
  • FFT resolution not working after iOS updates
  • Graph display freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Spectrograph mode too slow on newer iPhones
  • Frequency alignment issues with dynamic display
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  • App won't uninstall properly
  • Malware warnings appearing
  • Help links and support pages broken/dead
  • Incorrect dB level readings (off by ~20dB)
  • Recording functions non-functional
  • Half black screen in certain orientations

Requested features

11 requests
  • Audio file upload capability
  • White noise/test signal generator
  • Microphone calibration file support
  • Recording functionality with timestamp
  • Multiple frequency cursors for comparison
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  • Ability to compare before/after curves
  • Adjustable dB level zoom/scaling
  • Saved settings and personalizations
  • Audio Unit (AUV3) plugin support
  • Peak hold reset button
  • Time-domain recording in spectrograph mode

AST Manager Q

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Mode7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Pack$29.99
None

AST Manager Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro free?
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AST Manager Q free?
AST Manager Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro or AST Manager Q have ads?
Neither Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro nor AST Manager Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro or AST Manager Q?
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro ships an update every 7 months, and AST Manager Q every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and AST Manager Q on November 3, 2026.

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