Comparison

SimpleFFT vs KeepWaves

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

Head to head
About

SimpleFFT

Features
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This app can easily analyze the frequency of sound. For the sound of the recording file recorded at each refresh time interval, FFT is executed and displayed for the four voices collected one after another at each refresh interval.

About

KeepWaves

Transform audio recordings into visual art with customizable waveform visualizations. Capture high-quality sound, apply effects, and share your unique acoustic memories as audio, images, or videos. Preserve precious sounds in a way that engages both sight and hearing.

Highlights
  • Customizable waveform visualizations
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Real-time visualization
  • Advanced audio processing
  • Multiple export options (audio, image, video)
  • Intuitive organization and search
  • Interactive playback
Features
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KeepWaves transforms ordinary audio recordings into extraordinary visual memories that you can see, hear, and share. Far more than just another voice recorder, KeepWaves creates beautiful, customizable waveform visualizations of your audio that turn sound into art. Whether it's your child's laughter, a heartfelt message from a loved one, a musical idea, or ambient sounds that take you back to a special place, KeepWaves lets you preserve these acoustic memories in a way that engages both your ears and eyes. Every recording becomes a unique visual memory that's as beautiful to look at as it is meaningful to hear. With an intuitive interface designed for both casual and advanced users, KeepWaves makes it simple to record high-quality audio, visualize it in real-time, and customize the appearance with a wide range of visual styles and effects. You can organize your memories by date, search through your collection, and easily share your creations as audio files, images, or videos. KeepWaves turns the invisible world of sound into visible art, helping you preserve and share the acoustic moments that matter most in your life. Because some sounds are too precious to forget. Beautiful Waveform Visualization - Transform your audio into stunning visual art with customizable waveform displays High-Quality Audio Recording - Capture crystal-clear sound with adjustable sensitivity and gain controls Real-Time Visualization - Watch your sounds transform into visual waves as you record Advanced Audio Processing - Fine-tune your recordings with tools for amplification, depth, echo, and more Multiple Export Options - Share your memories as audio files, static images, or videos with animated waveforms Intuitive Organization - Easily find your recordings with date filtering and powerful search capabilities Interactive Playback - Experience your sounds with speed controls and waveform scrubbing Customization Options - Personalize your waveforms with different colors, styles, and visual effects

Screenshots

SimpleFFT4 screens
KeepWaves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepWaves at none against SimpleFFT's 1. KeepWaves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. SimpleFFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KeepWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SimpleFFT versus KeepWaves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleFFTKeepWaves
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROFUMI MARUOArla Services

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleFFT

One-time1
  • Premium Functions$0.49
None

KeepWaves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleFFT free?
SimpleFFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepWaves free?
KeepWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleFFT or KeepWaves have ads?
SimpleFFT shows ads; KeepWaves does not.

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