Sound Spectrum Analysis vs Frequency Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Frequency Analyzer
Transform your device into a professional audio analysis tool with advanced FFT analysis, SPL monitoring, and detailed visualizations. Record, analyze, and export audio data with precision calibration and multiple weighting filters.
- Real-time FFT analysis
- Calibrated SPL measurements
- 32-bit float audio recording
- Synchronized video recording
- Spectrogram and octave band analysis
- Export WAV, CSV, images, and videos
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Transform your device into a professional-grade audio analysis suite with industry-leading 32-bit float processing, precision calibration tools, and comprehensive visualization capabilities. PROFESSIONAL ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT • Real-time FFT analysis with configurable window sizes up to 4096 points • Reference SPL measurement with calibrated sound pressure level monitoring • Professional microphone correction with frequency-specific calibration curves • Reference tone calibration for precise frequency measurements • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) for stable, accurate readings • Industry-standard weighting filters: dBA, dBC, dBZ, and linear magnitude • Multiple window functions: Hanning, Hamming, Blackman ADVANCED VISUALIZATION MODES • High-resolution spectrum analyzer with peak detection • Real-time waveform display • Professional spectrogram • Octave band analysis • Amplitude tracking over time • Total level monitoring with min/max/average statistics POWERFUL RECORDING & ANALYSIS • High-quality 32-bit float audio recording and playback • Synchronized video recording with audio analysis overlay • Event tracking system with timestamped notes • Playback synchronization with all recorded events and measurements • Location mapping for environmental noise surveys • Export capabilities: WAV audio, CSV data, high-resolution images and videos PRECISION DECIBEL MEASUREMENT • Calibrated SPL measurements with reference level adjustment • Real-time dB monitoring with peak hold functionality • Statistical analysis: Leq, Lmax • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) • Frequency-weighted noise exposure calculations • Exposure calculator for NIOSH and OSHA IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS • Acousticians and audio engineers • Environmental noise consultants • Musicians and sound designers • Room acoustics optimization • Industrial noise monitoring • Educational and research applications • Live sound reinforcement • Building acoustics assessment Download now and unlock the full spectrum of acoustic measurement capabilities. DISCLAIMER This is a consumer application designed for general audio analysis and educational purposes. It is not a certified measurement instrument and should not be used where legally compliant or certified measurements are required. For professional acoustic assessments requiring traceable calibration or regulatory compliance, we recommend using an external calibrated measurement microphone with certified sound level meters. EULA: https://frequency-analyzer.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sound Spectrum Analysis at 60% against Frequency Analyzer's 0%. Sound Spectrum Analysis also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). Frequency Analyzer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Sound Spectrum Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frequency Analyzer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frequency Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 166 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Sound Spectrum Analysis's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frequency Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sound Spectrum Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, Frequency Analyzer every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Sound Spectrum Analysis | Frequency Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (42 ratings) | 4.5 (166 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 166 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Kharutskiy | Manfred Kuegel |
Customer experience
Sound Spectrum Analysis
Frequency Analyzer
In-app purchases
Sound Spectrum Analysis
- Full version$2.99
Frequency Analyzer
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual$44.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Pro access for lifetime$89.99
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