Comparison

NDS8120 vs Audio RTA

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

Head to head
About

NDS8120

Features
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NDS8120 is a application for Nakamichi Digital Sound Processor.

About

Audio RTA

This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
  • dB meter
  • Frequency generator
  • Test tones, noise, and sweeps
  • Subwoofer test tools
  • Stereo channel tests
Features
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See the live sound spectrum, find frequency peaks and test your speakers with a practical audio toolkit on your phone. For musicians, sound technicians and installers working with PA systems, studios, instruments and car audio. Use the microphone spectrum as a visual aid when checking sound; the app does not automatically equalize your system. Free basic tools: • Real-time microphone RTA/FFT spectrum • Approximate dB level meter • Frequency generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • Subwoofer and stereo channel tests • White noise for general testing Audio Tools Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to advanced tools: waterfall/spectrogram, third-octave bands, manual dB offset, PNG/CSV exports, pink noise and advanced waveforms and sweeps. Access stays linked to your store account. Measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. Manual dB offset aligns readings to a reference meter; it does not provide certified calibration. Use low volume to protect hearing and equipment. The app does not replace a certified sound-level meter or measure calibrated loudspeaker frequency response. Audio analysis runs on your device; purchases require a connection. The store shows the current Pro price.

Screenshots

NDS81204 screens
Audio RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NDS8120 at none against Audio RTA's 1. NDS8120 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Audio RTA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Audio RTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NDS8120 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NDS8120 ships an update every 3 months, Audio RTA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NDS8120 versus Audio RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNDS8120Audio RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Aidan Blessindo Electronic Co.,Ltd.Mateus Polonini Cardoso

In-app purchases

None

NDS8120

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio RTA

One-time1
  • Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$10.99

Questions

Is NDS8120 free?
NDS8120 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NDS8120 or Audio RTA have ads?
Neither NDS8120 nor Audio RTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NDS8120 or Audio RTA?
NDS8120 ships an update every 3 months, and Audio RTA weekly. Most recently, NDS8120 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Audio RTA on October 28, 2026.

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