Spectrolite vs Frequency Analyzer
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.
Frequency Analyzer
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See exactly what you're hearing. Frequency Analyzer: SpectraLab turns your iPhone into a precision audio analysis toolkit. Measure live frequency content, generate test tones, and visualize sound in real time. ANALYZE Point your phone at any sound source and see the dominant frequency instantly, in Hz, with a clean live readout. Perfect for tuning instruments, diagnosing hums and buzzes, checking speaker response, or just satisfying your curiosity about the sound around you. SPECTROGRAM Watch sound unfold over time with a vivid, color-coded spectrogram. Spot patterns, harmonics, and anomalies that a single number can't show you. GENERATOR Produce precise test tones and sweeps on demand. Sine, square, and more, with fine control over frequency and amplitude. Useful for speaker testing, hearing checks, room acoustics, and calibration. LIBRARY Save your measurements and exports, organize them with custom labels, search and filter by type, and quickly preview or share anything you've captured. FREE TO START The core analyzer, generator, and library are free to use. No account required. GO PRO Upgrade for larger FFT sizes, every window and weighting function, full-length spectrogram history, unlimited saved presets and export history, noise threshold alerts, and CSV/PDF report export. Try Pro free for 7 days. Whether you're a musician tuning by ear, an audio hobbyist, or just someone who wants to know "what frequency is that?". SpectraLab gives you a clear, accurate answer in seconds. Subscription pricing: - Monthly and Yearly plans available, each with a 7-day free trial - Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings - Privacy Policy and Terms of Use available in the app and on our website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Frequency Analyzer at monthly against Spectrolite's every 8 months. Spectrolite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Spectrolite 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.
Spectrolite ships an update every 8 months, Frequency Analyzer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectrolite | Frequency Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waxing Wave | RAMAZAN USEN |
In-app purchases
Spectrolite
- Pro$4.99
Frequency Analyzer
- SpectraLab Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SpectraLab Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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