Comparison

Sound Spectrum Analysis vs Great Value

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

Head to head
About

Sound Spectrum Analysis

Analyze sound spectrums in real-time using your device's microphone. This tool offers detailed frequency and amplitude scales, various window functions, and octave band analysis. It can also function as a noise level meter and allows for data export and saving of measurements.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound spectrum analysis
  • Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) with adjustable size
  • Linear and logarithmic frequency/amplitude scales
  • Octave band analysis (1/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12)
  • Multiple window functions
  • A- and C-Weightings
  • Sound level meter (dB SPL)
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The application is designed for analysis of a sound spectrum in real time (with a microphone). Besides, the application can be used as a measuring instrument of noise level (not for exact measurements). • Sound wave. • Fast fourier transform (FFT). FFT size: 2048 (the accuracy of determining the frequency of ±12 Hz), 4096 (±6 Hz), 8192 (±3 Hz), 16384 (±2 Hz), 32768 (±1 Hz), 65536 (±0.5 Hz), 131072 (±0.2 Hz). • Linear and logarithmic frequency scale. • Linear frequency scale with maximum details (there is a choice for the displayed frequency range). • Linear and logarithmic amplitude scale. • Octave bands (1/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12). • Window functions (Blackman, Hamming, Hann (Hanning), Blackman–Nuttall, Gaussian, Flat top). • A- and C-Weightings. • Peak hold. • Exponential spectrum averaging. • Peak frequency detection. • Values of any point (for frequency scale and sound wave (at maximum detail)). • Sound level meter (dB SPL). You can calibrate your microphone by launching a signal generator with a sinusoid frequency of 1000 Hz on another device and making the volume very low. When the sound is almost inaudible, it is necessary to find the amplitude for the frequency of 1000 Hz on the spectrum (FFT size: 16384). This value should be multiplied by 1.2 (to compensate for spectral leakage). It will be the reference value for your microphone. ESTIMATE THE TOTAL NOISE LEVEL BY USING THE SOUND WAVE MODE AT THE MAXIMUM VALUE. • Sample rate: 48000 Hz. • Taking a screenshot by lightly touching the screen. • Export data to a WAV or text file ("Y=[y1 y2... yn]", "y1;y2;... yn", "x1;y1\nx2;y2;..."). Number of points is adjusted via "FFT size". • Automatic stop in the sound wave mode (when increasing or decreasing signal strength). • Automatic stop in the spectrum mode. Now you can stop data collection when the start of the fading signal reaches the end of the FFT buffer. The beginning of the signal is not calculated accurately (just like with an automatic stop in the sound wave mode). • Test wave. • Saving the measurement results in the application. Files with saved data (SavedData_[date]_[time].txt) can be copied to a desktop/laptop computer or transferred to another iPhone using iTunes. There are buttons for quick loading and comparing saved files. • Dark theme. • List of frequency peaks. If several peaks have a common base, then they are considered as one peak. The minimum height of the peak for octave bands is 2 dB. • Interpolation of frequencies in the list of peaks. To interpolate the frequency of the peak, select the Gaussian window (the accuracy of determining the frequency can increase by 10-100 times). The calculation is not done for the extreme bins or if the adjacent bin is zero. • Calculation of the amplitude (in the list of peaks) using neighboring bins (to compensate for spectral leakage and use of the window). The number of bins used for calculation is written in brackets. • Collecting recent data (last minute). You can move over all collected data. The amplitude of the waveform can be changed in the sound wave mode. • Calibration file. The app recognizes only files for the UMIK-1 microphone, but you can specify which microphones you need support for.

About

Great Value

Features
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Trying to choose between two or three similar products with different weights and prices? This app helps you quickly figure out which option gives you the best value for your money. How to Use: * Enter the weight (in grams or milliliters) and price for each product. * Tap the arrow button next to each entry. * The app will calculate and display the cost per 1 gram or 1 milliliter. * The product with the lowest unit price will be highlighted in green, so you can spot the best deal instantly. *Important notice: Use the information recoded or functionality provided in / or generated with this application only as a rough indication, rough estimates or as a rough guide. Even though we do our best to provide you with confirmed information and tried-and-tested features, the accuracy and successful operation and performance of the application are NOT GUARANTEED by us. Users are strongly advised to confirm the information of their interest with other sources and not to ultimately rely on functionality and performance of this application. This application is provided “as is” and with all faults. You bear the risk of using it. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of functions or the content of this application. By using this application you are agreeing to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms do not use this application.

Screenshots

Sound Spectrum Analysis4 screens
Great Value1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sound Spectrum Analysis at Free against Great Value's $0.99. Sound Spectrum Analysis also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Great Value's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Sound Spectrum Analysis is free to download; Great Value costs $0.99 up front. Sound Spectrum Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Great Value asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Spectrum Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, Great Value every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sound Spectrum Analysis versus Great Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Spectrum AnalysisGreat Value
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiySystemiko Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Spectrum Analysis

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
None

Great Value

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Spectrum Analysis free?
Sound Spectrum Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Great Value free?
Great Value costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Spectrum Analysis or Great Value have ads?
Neither Sound Spectrum Analysis nor Great Value shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Spectrum Analysis or Great Value?
Sound Spectrum Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, and Great Value every 39 months. Most recently, Sound Spectrum Analysis was updated on October 22, 2026 and Great Value on October 15, 2026.

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