Comparison

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer vs Terra Listens

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

Head to head
About

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

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
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This RTA app supports simultaneous display of "Audio Waveform", as well as the FFT-based "Amplitude Spectrum" (frequency magnitude) and "Spectrogram" (frequency distribution over time), for audio signals input from a microphone. (FFT: Fast Fourier Transform, RTA: Real Time Analyzer) [Features] - Supports simultaneous display of Waveform / Spectrum / Spectrogram - Supports orientation both portrait and landscape - FFT size - Window function - Spectrum average - Spectrum Tilt - Frequency weighting (Flat, dBA, dBC) - The type of expressing the frequency of Spectrum / Spectrogram (Linear, Log) - Displays the peak level and its frequency of the spectrum - Peak Hold (displays the results of holding past peak values ​​of the spectrum) - Octave Analysis (displays the spectrum divided into octave bands) - Generates the audio signal (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - Generates the noise signal (white noise, pink noise) - Pitch meter display The Pro version offers Ad-Free Viewing and High-Resolution Analysis (FFT size: 16384, 32768, Spectrum Average: 4, 8). [Setting items] 1. Screen structure : Select the display screen configuration. View Num : 1, 2 View Type : - 1 screen : Wave (Waveform) / 1D (Spectrum) / 2D (Spectrogram) - 2 screens : W+1D / W+2D / 1D+2D Layout : Vertical / Horizon 2. Frequency Axis Scale Type : Selectable the type of expressing the X direction (frequency) of Spectrum / Spectrogram. - Linear: Distributed at equal intervals - Log: The intervals increase logarithmically 3-1. FFT size : 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384, 32768 (* 16384, 32768 is available in the Pro version.) 3-2. Window function : Hanning, Hamming, Blackman, No window 4. Spectrum Average Number of spectrum average for a display of spectrum. 1, 2, 4, 8 (init value: 1) (* 4 and 8 are available in the Pro version.) Higher value will make the spectrum less noisy and more smooth, at the cost of lower time resolution. 5. Spectrum Tilt : Compensates the visual slope of the spectrum around a 1 kHz pivot. -6.0 to +6.0 dB/oct in 0.5 dB/oct steps (0 means no tilt). 6. Frequency Weighting : Selectable frequency weighting. - Flat: No frequency weighting is applied. - dB(A): Frequency response that takes into account human hearing. - dB(C): Relatively flat response. 7. Peak Hold : Displays the results of holding the past maximum values ​​(peak values) of the spectrum. 8. Octave Analysis : Displays the results of classifying the spectrum into octave bands. Division method: - FFT: Spectral display - 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1 octave: Display divided into octave bands Calc method: - Max: Displays the maximum spectrum value in each band - Average: Displays the average spectrum value in each band 9. Generates the audio signal : Set the audio signal to be generated. - There are 4 types of waveform. (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - It can set the value of the frequency in 20Hz - 20000Hz. 10. Generates the noise signal : Set the noise signal to be generated. - There are 2 types of noise. (White noise, pink noise) [Other] - Background color: Black, White - WaveForm: Line Color (Green, Yellow, Invert), Line Width (1.0 ~ 6.0 px) - Spectrum: Bar color (Green, Yellow, Color patterns) - Spectrogram: Colormap, Display range (-150 ~ -60 dB), Display time (4 ~ 60 sec), Apply Spectrum Tilt - Bluetooth connection policy selection (disabled, HFP, A2DP). - Scaling of Waveform / Spectrum display in the Y direction (magnification: 0.5 - 2.0). - Scaling of Spectrum / Spectrogram display in the X direction (magnification: 1.0 - 16.0).

About

Terra Listens

This app uses AI to identify bird songs and calls, and detect tagged wildlife. It allows users to track migration, maintain yard bird lists, and explore discoveries from other users. Stream audio feeds from devices worldwide and reconnect with nature from home.

Highlights
  • AI bird song identification
  • Wildlife tag detection
  • Migration tracking research
  • Yard bird list maintenance
  • Global audio stream
  • Explore user discoveries
Features
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Terra Listens: Identify Birds, Track Migration, and Reconnect with Nature Bring the outdoors inside with Terra — the ultimate device and app for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and families who want to experience the natural world from home. Terra's built-in AI system, powered by BirdNET, works around the clock to identify birds by their songs and calls. The device also features a Motus radio receiver that detects tagged wildlife passing by — from eagles to butterflies — helping you contribute to migration tracking research. Key Features: Maintain your yard bird list Review bird identifications and radio tag detections Stream audio feeds from Global feeds worldwide See what other Terra users are discovering Stream audio via AirPlay to multiple home devices Explore migration maps Listen. Learn. Relax. Ready to start your nature journey? Purchase your Terra device at store.terralistens.com BirdNET © 2024 Cornell University. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
Terra Listens4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer and Terra Listens both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Terra Listens's. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 104). Terra Listens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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 / Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Terra Listens asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audio / Spectrum Analyzer against 4.5 for Terra Listens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Terra Listens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, Terra Listens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer versus Terra Listens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio / Spectrum AnalyzerTerra Listens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better4.5 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Clearly Crickets

Customer experience

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings1,048 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.4%

Terra Listens

All ratings104 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on latest measurement
  • White noise instead of expected functionality
  • Disconnects AirPods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sampling rate adjustment
  • Wave shape tracking
  • Audio file analysis
  • Octave analysis

Terra Listens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis)$11.99
None

Terra Listens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio / Spectrum Analyzer free?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terra Listens free?
Terra Listens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Terra Listens?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Terra Listens averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.
Do Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Terra Listens have ads?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Terra Listens does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer or Terra Listens?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Terra Listens every 2 months. Most recently, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Terra Listens on October 27, 2026.

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