Comparison

Mobile Oscilloscope vs ScopeSnap

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

ScopeSnap

Features
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ScopeSnap is a macOS and iOS utility designed for engineers, hobbyists, and educators to capture screen images directly from LAN-enabled digital oscilloscopes. Optimized for the Rigol 1000Z Series, ScopeSnap lets you quickly download the current screen display from your instrument to your Mac or iPhone with a single click. Whether you’re documenting experiments, troubleshooting signals, or preparing reports, ScopeSnap streamlines your workflow by making it easy to save and archive scope screenshots for later reference. Key Features: • Connects to supported oscilloscopes over your local network (LAN) • Designed for Rigol DS1054Z and other LXI-compatible scopes • Captures high-quality screen images instantly • Save screenshots directly to your Mac or iPhone for easy access • Simple, clean interface built specifically for macOS and iOS • Hands-free snapshots with Siri • Ideal for lab documentation, reports, and analysis ScopeSnap helps bridge your oscilloscope and your Mac or iPhone, making your test and measurement setup more productive and efficient. Legal Disclaimer: Rigol name is a trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Co., Ltd. The application “ScopeSnap” is an independently developed and distributed software application that is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with RIGOL Technologies, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.

Screenshots

Mobile Oscilloscope4 screens
ScopeSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScopeSnap at Free against Mobile Oscilloscope's $1.99. ScopeSnap also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 30 months). Mobile Oscilloscope's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Oscilloscope ships an update every 30 months, ScopeSnap every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Oscilloscope versus ScopeSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile OscilloscopeScopeSnap
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer怀卫 张Andrzej Rozga

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

None

ScopeSnap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Oscilloscope free?
Mobile Oscilloscope costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScopeSnap free?
ScopeSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Oscilloscope or ScopeSnap have ads?
Neither Mobile Oscilloscope nor ScopeSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Oscilloscope or ScopeSnap?
Mobile Oscilloscope ships an update every 30 months, and ScopeSnap every 6 months. Most recently, Mobile Oscilloscope was updated on October 7, 2026 and ScopeSnap on October 11, 2026.

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