Spectrolite vs IMS MIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrolite
This app visualizes sound in real-time using various spectrogram types. Explore detailed audio data with intuitive touch controls and adjustable parameters. An optional purchase unlocks advanced measurement tools.
- Real-time spectrogram visualization
- Constant-Q, linear, and mel frequency scales
- Full human hearing frequency range
- Intuitive touch panning and zooming
- Adjustable gain, Q, and other parameters
- Pro version: grids, scales, spectrum view, tap-to-measure
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Spectrolite visualizes sound as spectrograms in real time. Spectrolite supports constant-Q spectrograms, which use a logarithmic frequency scale for a display where musical notes are evenly spaced. Spectrograms based on linear and mel frequency scales are also supported. The display covers the full frequency range of human hearing. Intuitive touch panning and zooming lets you dive in and explore the spectrograms in detail. Gain, Q, and other parameters can be adjusted in real time and instantly apply to the display of past signals as well as future ones. The Pro in-app purchase adds grids and scales for time, frequency, and amplitude, as well as a spectrum view and a tap-to-measure function. This expands Spectrolite into an audio measurement tool that you can use to measure frequencies, musical pitches, amplitudes, and durations.
IMS MIA
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Combined together with surcon from IMS Messsysteme GmbH this app creates a perfect way to easily browse and navigate through defects. Supported systems: * surcon 3D for slabs, heavy plate mill, tubes, and long products * surcon 2D for strips in hot, and cold rolling mills Core features: * Access to multiple inspection systems * Browsing and filtering defects based on advanced parameters * Detailed view of defect intensity and properties
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMS MIA at none against Spectrolite's 1. IMS MIA also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IMS MIA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spectrolite ships an update every 8 months, IMS MIA every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Spectrolite | IMS MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waxing Wave | IMS Messsysteme GmbH |
In-app purchases
Spectrolite
- Pro$4.99
IMS MIA
No in-app purchases
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