# Audio / Spectrum Analyzer vs Fairbuds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer at 79% against Fairbuds's 13%. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (1K vs 3). Fairbuds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fairbuds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 13% of Fairbuds's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio / Spectrum Analyzer | Fairbuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-spectrum-analyzer/id1508848574/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairbuds/id6446320945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [Fairphone B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677310864) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-spectrum-analyzer/id1508848574)

This application analyzes audio input from your microphone, displaying both the waveform and amplitude spectrum in real-time. It offers extensive customization for display, calculation, and signal generation.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous waveform and spectrum display, Configurable display layouts, Selectable FFT size and averaging, Frequency weighting options (Flat, dBA, dBC), Octave band analysis, Audio signal and noise generation, Peak hold and pitch meter

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis) | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable features
- ⚙️ Accurate measurements
- 🚀 Helpful for troubleshooting
- 💡 Useful for ghost hunting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery and CPU usage
- 🚫 Inappropriate ads/content
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment info

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on latest measurement
- White noise instead of expected functionality
- Disconnects AirPods

**Requested features**

- Sampling rate adjustment
- Wave shape tracking
- Audio file analysis
- Octave analysis


### Fairbuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairbuds/id6446320945)

Customize your audio experience with advanced equalizer settings and ensure your device is always up-to-date. Tailor bass, vocals, and more to your preferences for music and podcasts.

**Highlights:** Customizable equalizer presets, Multi-band EQ for granular control, Firmware update notifications, Sound profile creation, Adjust bass and vocals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio / Spectrum Analyzer free?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fairbuds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Fairbuds?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Fairbuds averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Fairbuds have ads?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Fairbuds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Fairbuds?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fairbuds every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Fairbuds on July 5, 2026.

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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.*