Comparison

Sound Spectrum Analysis vs Frequency Analyzer

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

Frequency Analyzer

Features
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Frequency Analyzer: SpectraLab is a professional-grade audio analysis tool designed for real-world measurements, sound diagnostics, and signal verification — completely rebuilt as a native iOS app with a brand-new Liquid Glass design. Whether you're tuning a room, analyzing noise, or working with audio signals, SpectraLab provides fast, accurate, and easy-to-read results. KEY FEATURES - Real-time Frequency Analysis Detect dominant frequencies instantly using high-resolution FFT analysis. - Live Spectrum Visualization See how sound evolves over time with a smooth, responsive spectrum graph. - Peak Hold Track the highest detected frequencies over time for deeper analysis. - Spectrogram Visualize frequency content over time with a scrolling waterfall display. - Signal Generator Generate precise tones including sine waves, square waves, pink noise, and white noise. - Play & Analyze Mode Compare generated signals with live microphone input in real time. - Screenshot & Export Capture clean analyzer views and share results instantly. - Home Screen Widget See your latest measurement at a glance, right from your Home Screen. - Custom Presets Save and reuse your favorite generator settings. USE CASES - Room acoustics and speaker tuning - Audio testing and debugging - Music practice and instrument tuning - Environmental noise analysis and documentation - Education and signal learning DESIGNED FOR PRECISION SpectraLab focuses on stability, clarity, and performance. The interface is optimized for both beginners and advanced users, providing clean visuals without unnecessary complexity. PRO FEATURES - Noise Threshold Alerts — get notified the moment sound crosses a level you set, useful for documenting noise complaints or monitoring a space - A-weighting (dBA) — measure noise the way ordinances and regulations do, plus every window function for precise analysis - Extended Spectrogram History — see up to 3 minutes of waterfall history for deeper diagnostics - CSV Data Export — export raw frequency and magnitude data for analysis in Excel, Python, or MATLAB - Professional PDF Reports — share a clean, presentable report of any measurement - Unlimited Export History — free plan keeps your last 10 exports; Pro keeps everything - Larger FFT sizes up to 16k-point transforms for finer resolution - Unlimited custom presets A free trial is available so you can experience Pro before you subscribe. Start analyzing sound with precision today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sound Spectrum Analysis4 screens
Frequency Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sound Spectrum Analysis at 15.6 against Frequency Analyzer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Sound Spectrum Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frequency Analyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Spectrum Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, Frequency Analyzer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sound Spectrum Analysis versus Frequency Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Spectrum AnalysisFrequency Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyRAMAZAN USEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Spectrum Analysis

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
2 purchases

Frequency Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • SpectraLab Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SpectraLab Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Sound Spectrum Analysis free?
Sound Spectrum Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frequency Analyzer free?
Frequency Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sound Spectrum Analysis or Frequency Analyzer have ads?
Neither Sound Spectrum Analysis nor Frequency Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Spectrum Analysis or Frequency Analyzer?
Sound Spectrum Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, and Frequency Analyzer monthly. Most recently, Sound Spectrum Analysis was updated on November 4, 2026 and Frequency Analyzer on October 31, 2026.

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