Comparison

Scope AUv3 Visualizer vs auSCOPE X

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

Head to head
About

Scope AUv3 Visualizer

This app provides professional audio visualization with classic oscilloscope effects. It transforms audio into stunning visual displays using GPU-accelerated graphics, offering multiple modes and color schemes. Ideal for live performances, sound design, and audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • Classic phosphor glow effects
  • Linear, circular, and Flurry visualization modes
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Audio-reactive particle dynamics
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Smooth 60fps+ performance
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Get professional audio visualization with your AUv3 host or the standalone app. Scope transforms your audio into stunning visual displays using GPU-accelerated graphics with classic phosphor glow effects reminiscent of vintage CRT oscilloscopes and more. Featuring Scope Linear, Scope Circular, Flurry particle, Spectrum, Spectrogram, Spectrum Equalizer, 3D Spectrum, Semaphore, Sliding Scope, Loudness and Polar Level visualization modes with single and multi-channel split view, plus an Overlap option that draws both channels on one canvas in Scope Linear. Multiple color schemes (including classic phosphor green, vibrant 80s Red and Rainbow) with smooth transitions. Flurry mode renders mesmerizing smoke-textured particles with audio-reactive dynamics, inspired by the classic screensaver. Loudness is an ITU-R BS.1770 / EBU R128 meter with integrated, short-term and momentary loudness, true peak per channel, loudness range and a three-minute history against streaming, podcast and broadcast targets. Polar Level is a stereo vectorscope that plots pan position against level in dB, shows out-of-phase content in red and includes a correlation meter. All visualization modes are fully automatable parameters in your DAW. Optimized for HiDPI Retina displays with dynamic line width scaling, Scope delivers smooth 60fps+ performance for live performances, creative sound design and professional audio monitoring. Whether you are analyzing dynamics during mixing, assisting with sound synthesis or adding visual interest to your sessions, Scope provides the precision and aesthetic flexibility you need. Place it anywhere in your signal chain to visualize audio at any point, though it is typically used last to analyze the cumulative effects of your processing chain.

About

auSCOPE X

Visualize audio waveforms in real-time with this powerful oscilloscope app. Analyze stereo signals with high resolution, precise triggering, and intuitive controls. Works as a standalone app or AUv3 extension for various audio hosts.

Highlights
  • Two Channel Audio Oscilloscope
  • Pixel-accurate, frame-accurate, sample-accurate traces
  • Sophisticated Trigger System with 3 modes
  • Pausable Trigger System with zoom and pre-trigger viewing
  • AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or Stand-Alone App
  • Universal App for iPhone and iPad
  • VoiceOver screen reader support
Features
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auSCOPE X is the Smart Audio Oscilloscope that lets you see your sound clearly and quickly. Its Two Channel Design lets you look at stereo audio waveforms in real time in glorious pixel-accurate resolution. auSCOPE X has a sophisticated, full-featured Trigger System which allows you to capture a wide variety of audio signals quickly and easily. It’s FAST - the carefully thought out engine yields absolute minimum latency from when you HEAR your sound to when you SEE its waveform, so your user experience is snappy and satisfying. The simple yet powerful interface is designed for precise, intuitive control over your traces. It’s VERSATILE - auSCOPE X works as either an AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or a Stand-Alone App. Whether you're a beginner who's just learning sound or a seasoned audio expert, auSCOPE X is an Essential App in your Audio Tool Box. We hope you enjoy it and we’re excited to see the cool things that you do with auSCOPE X! FEATURES - Two Channel Audio Oscilloscope - Beautifully-rendered, pixel-accurate, frame-accurate, sample-accurate traces in high contrast colors make every detail easy to see - Way higher resolution than a hardware oscilloscope - Hideable controls eliminate screen clutter so you can focus on what matters most - your traces - Touchable Trigger Dot lets you quickly and easily lock onto your signals - 3 Trigger Modes (Auto, Normal, & Single) give you the versatility to capture a variety of signal types - from a single drum hit to a full rhythm pattern to an evolving synth - Pausable Trigger System lets you view and enjoy a trace as long as you want - Zoom In & Out on both Trace Height and Width - Scroll Horizontally to see after and before the Trigger Event (Pre-Trigger Viewing) - 9 Selectable Trace Colors allow you to color-code your sessions - AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or Stand-Alone App - Verified to work great in AUv3 Hosts such as GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, apeMatrix, BeatMaker 3, & Auria Pro - As a Stand-Alone App audio can be passed through to iPad's built-in speakers, Headphone/Line Out, or to any iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning or USB-C jack - auSCOPE X works on iPad, iPhone, & iPod touch - auSCOPE X is a Universal App - auDSPr strived to design Apps for Everyone - Languages: All auDSPr audio apps support for 简体中文, Español, русский, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Svenska, Latviešu - Accessibility Features - VoiceOver screen reader support assists visually impaired users APPLICATIONS - Sound design - See and understand attack transients - View individual cycles of synthesizer waveforms as they evolve - Use Single Trigger Mode to capture 1-shot sounds such as drum hits - Test, characterize, or troubleshoot audio equipment - Audio education - Ear training - Impressing your friends and family SPECIFICATIONS - auSCOPE X passes your audio signal through untouched - sample for sample, bit for bit - so there is zero signal degradation - Audio signal path uses state of the art Double Precision 64-bit Floating Point for maximum accuracy - Stereo In, Stereo Out - Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96 kHz sample rates - User Guide embedded in App - no internet connection required to read it SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with iOS 9.0 & up (iPad 2, iPad mini (1st Generation) iPhone 4s, iPod touch (5th Generation), & up) - Support way back to iOS 9 means auSCOPE X works on every iPad model except one - the very first iPad Breathe new life into your old iPad by using auSCOPE X to make it a dedicated, precision audio oscilloscope. - AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions require iPad 4, iPad mini 2, and up - 88.2 & 96 kHz sample rate require iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning or USB-C jack

Screenshots

Scope AUv3 Visualizer4 screens
auSCOPE X2 screens

Verdict

The call

Scope AUv3 Visualizer and auSCOPE X both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Scope AUv3 Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 57% of auSCOPE X's. Scope AUv3 Visualizer also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). auSCOPE X's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scope AUv3 Visualizer costs $3.99 and auSCOPE X $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Scope AUv3 Visualizer against 4.2 for auSCOPE X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Scope AUv3 Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 57% of auSCOPE X's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scope AUv3 Visualizer versus auSCOPE X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScope AUv3 VisualizerauSCOPE X
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (21 ratings) — better4.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiscoDSP LLCauDSPr

Customer experience

Scope AUv3 Visualizer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%

auSCOPE X

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Scope AUv3 Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

auSCOPE X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scope AUv3 Visualizer free?
Scope AUv3 Visualizer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is auSCOPE X free?
auSCOPE X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scope AUv3 Visualizer or auSCOPE X?
Scope AUv3 Visualizer is rated higher. Scope AUv3 Visualizer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while auSCOPE X averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Scope AUv3 Visualizer or auSCOPE X have ads?
Neither Scope AUv3 Visualizer nor auSCOPE X shows ads.

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