Comparison

Mobile Oscilloscope vs Husker Scope

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Oscilloscope

Transform your phone into a handheld oscilloscope for detailed audio signal analysis. Professionals can also use it for circuit measurements. Features include precise frequency measurement, multiple trigger modes, and gesture-based zooming.

Highlights
  • Audio signal analysis
  • Circuit analysis for professionals
  • Detailed signal parameter display
  • Accurate frequency measurement
  • Multiple trigger modes
  • Gesture-based measurement and zooming
  • Customizable interface colors
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This application turns your phone into a powerful handheld oscilloscope for audio signal analysis (professionals can also use for circuit analysis). The signal parameters can be displayed in detail, including: maximum value, minimum value, average value, effective value and frequency, and the frequency measurement is very accurate. There are multiple trigger modes. The trigger modes are: automatic mode, normal trigger and single trigger; the trigger edges are: rising edge trigger, falling edge trigger, rising or falling edge trigger, jump trigger and differential trigger; the trigger value can be selected. With the measurement function, it is freely measured in the horizontal and vertical directions, gesture operation, easy to use. Waveforms can be freely zoomed with gestures or buttons. Supports interface color selection. Has a storage depth of 10 seconds. This application is normally used for audio signal measurement without any risk. Circuit measurement special instructions: Professionals can use this application for circuit measurements and the electrical signal is input via the microphone channel of the headset. Please pay attention to safety: You must have enough professional knowledge. The high voltage circuit must go through the isolator and attenuator. Conventional low-voltage circuits must also add an attenuator and then enter the phone. Circuit measurement is risky and the author of this application will not be liable for any loss of personnel or equipment resulting from the correct or incorrect use of this application.

About

Husker Scope

This utility app functions as a multi-channel signal generator and analyzer. It supports audio range signals through device speakers and can process higher frequencies with a custom hardware board. The app offers oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzer capabilities.

Highlights
  • Dual Channel Function Generator
  • DC AM/FM Modulator
  • DC Oscilloscope
  • DC Spectrum Analyzer
  • 8-channel Logic Analyzer
  • Audio output via speakers/jack
  • Custom hardware board support
Features
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Husker Scope provides an all-in-one cross platform application that implements a Dual Channel (DC) Function Generator, DC AM/FM Modulator, DC Oscilloscope, DC Spectrum Analyzer, and an 8-channel Logic Analyzer. This app outputs audio range (20Hz to 20kHz) signals via the speakers / 3.5mm audio jack left & right channels and inputs signals either through the microphone audio jack (for audio input ranges) or through a custom hardware board (that can handle up to 500kHz signals). The hardware board can connect through serial on a PC or through Bluetooth on a mobile device. For more information and to view the custom hardware board, visit: https://www.huskerscope.com

Screenshots

Mobile Oscilloscope4 screens
Husker Scope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Husker Scope at 75% against Mobile Oscilloscope's 0%. Husker Scope also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 30 months). Mobile Oscilloscope's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Husker Scope is free to download; Mobile Oscilloscope costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Oscilloscope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Mobile Oscilloscope's written reviews are positive against 75% of Husker Scope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Oscilloscope ships an update every 30 months, Husker Scope every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobile Oscilloscope versus Husker Scope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile OscilloscopeHusker Scope
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer怀卫 张University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Customer experience

Mobile Oscilloscope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Husker Scope

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

None

Husker Scope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Oscilloscope free?
Mobile Oscilloscope costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Husker Scope free?
Husker Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Oscilloscope or Husker Scope?
Mobile Oscilloscope is rated higher. Mobile Oscilloscope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Husker Scope averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Mobile Oscilloscope or Husker Scope have ads?
Neither Mobile Oscilloscope nor Husker Scope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Oscilloscope or Husker Scope?
Mobile Oscilloscope ships an update every 30 months, and Husker Scope every 9 months. Most recently, Mobile Oscilloscope was updated on October 7, 2026 and Husker Scope on October 14, 2026.

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