# Spectrolite vs VisiWave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisiWave at none against Spectrolite's 1. VisiWave also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Spectrolite's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VisiWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spectrolite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrolite has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Spectrolite's written reviews are positive against 67% of VisiWave's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectrolite | VisiWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrolite/id1480240180/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visiwave/id1526937650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waxing Wave](https://appshunter.io/developer/392942046) | [Arias Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458265015) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectrolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrolite/id1480240180)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### VisiWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visiwave/id1526937650)

Visualize sound waves in real-time by detecting and displaying their frequencies in Hertz. Experience an augmented reality view of the audio environment around you.

**Highlights:** Detects sound frequencies, Visualizes sound waves in real-time, Measures in Hertz, Augmented reality display, Real-time audio environment analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectrolite free?

Spectrolite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VisiWave free?

VisiWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spectrolite or VisiWave?

Spectrolite is rated higher. Spectrolite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while VisiWave averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Spectrolite or VisiWave have ads?

Neither Spectrolite nor VisiWave shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*