Comparison

SA60 vs TB GonioMeter

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

Head to head
About

SA60

This audio tool functions as a spectrum analyzer and graphic equalizer, offering real-time analysis and precise sound manipulation. It provides a demo version with limited play time, with an unlimited version available as an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Stereo, Mid, or Side EQ modes
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • A/B comparison
  • Upsampling options
  • Macro controllers
  • Built-in Gain Match
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SA60 AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the SA60 AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of SA60 AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Stereo (Mono), Mid or Side EQ modes; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. Red Rock Sound SA60 real time 1/3 octave Spectrum Analyser combines ease of use, accuracy and versatility in one economical, reliable unit. Interface is modelled on classic DN60 spectrum analyser, originally developed in 1980. Control & Indicator Functions: • DISPLAY LEVELS — Relate to the Reference level, calibration of a display level is read from graticules on the left of the display window; • REFERENCE LEVEL — The absolute level to which display readings are relative, i.e. calibration, is given in dB; • OVERALL LEVEL — Calibration of the overall level is similary derived from graticule to the right of the display. Note: this graticule applies to the overall level only! • AVG/PK — Two leds indicate whether the display is Averaging or Peak-reading; • RESP. — Speed of display response is selectable: «1» — Fast, «2» — Medium, «3» — Slow (shown by three leds); • MODE — Controls the display mode: «L» — Left, «M» — Mid, «R» — Right. EQ302 is a 32 band equaliser offering 12 dB of cut or boost in 1/3 octave steps between the frequencies of 16 Hz and 20 kHz. The graphic equaliser is a vital component in any audio system. The entire signal passes through it and so any limitations imposed by the equaliser will compromise the performance of the whole system. For example, an indifferently designed equaliser may introduce severe phase distortion, noise and other anomalies related to centre frequency accuracy, filter shape and attenuation accuracy which may manifest themselves as an overall deterioration in the perceived sound quality of the system. Clearly, this is an unacceptable state of affairs, but fortunately your choice to utilise a Red Rock Sound EQ302 Graphic Equalizer will eliminate these problems, offering you unprecedented product performance coupled with the highest filter calibration and reliability standards in the industry. To use SA60 as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — SA60 will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.

About

TB GonioMeter

Analyze stereo image imbalances and frequency correlations in real-time. Ensure your audio content is high quality and compatible with mono down-mixes, crucial for mobile entertainment. This tool offers detailed waveform inspection and balance spectrum analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time goniometer for stereo image waveforms
  • Real-time correlation meter and spectrum
  • Real-time stereo balance and spectrum meter
  • Color themes for UI
  • Mono down-mix compatibility check
  • Optimized for iPad, compatible with iPhone/iPod Touch
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ToneBoosters GonioMeter is a one-stop stereo image analysis AUv3 plug-in. Easily identify stereo image imbalance or frequency ranges with negative correlation. Ensure that the content you create is of high quality and mono down-mix compatible, an essential requirement for mobile entertainment! The ToneBoosters GonioMeter stand-alone app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. Since most iOS devices only have mono microphone capabilities, we strongly suggest to use the integrated AUv3 plug-in (app extension) version instead. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters GonioMeter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Real-time goniometer to inspect stereo image waveforms - Real-time correlation meter and correlation spectrum meter - Real-time stereo balance an stereo balance spectrum meter - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

SA604 screens
TB GonioMeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TB GonioMeter at none against SA60's 1. TB GonioMeter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). SA60's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SA60 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TB GonioMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SA60 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of SA60's written reviews are positive against 100% of TB GonioMeter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SA60 ships an update every 5 months, TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SA60 versus TB GonioMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSA60TB GonioMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.6 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRRS, OOOToneBoosters

Customer experience

SA60

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

TB GonioMeter

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SA60

One-time1
  • RRS SA60 Unlimited$4.99
None

TB GonioMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SA60 free?
SA60 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TB GonioMeter free?
TB GonioMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SA60 or TB GonioMeter?
SA60 is rated higher. SA60 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TB GonioMeter averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do SA60 or TB GonioMeter have ads?
Neither SA60 nor TB GonioMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SA60 or TB GonioMeter?
SA60 ships an update every 5 months, and TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Most recently, SA60 was updated on October 1, 2026 and TB GonioMeter on October 1, 2026.

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