VisiWave vs Frequency Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisiWave
Visualize sound waves in real-time by detecting and displaying their frequencies in Hertz. Experience an augmented reality view of the audio environment around you.
- Detects sound frequencies
- Visualizes sound waves in real-time
- Measures in Hertz
- Augmented reality display
- Real-time audio environment analysis
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VisiWave is an app that lets you detect the frequencies of the sound around you as measured in Hertz. Through some magic, this frequency is rendered so that you can see the sound waves moving around you in real time, right before your very eyes.
Frequency Analyzer
Transform your device into a professional audio analysis tool with advanced FFT analysis, SPL monitoring, and detailed visualizations. Record, analyze, and export audio data with precision calibration and multiple weighting filters.
- Real-time FFT analysis
- Calibrated SPL measurements
- 32-bit float audio recording
- Synchronized video recording
- Spectrogram and octave band analysis
- Export WAV, CSV, images, and videos
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Transform your device into a professional-grade audio analysis suite with industry-leading 32-bit float processing, precision calibration tools, and comprehensive visualization capabilities. PROFESSIONAL ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT • Real-time FFT analysis with configurable window sizes up to 4096 points • Reference SPL measurement with calibrated sound pressure level monitoring • Professional microphone correction with frequency-specific calibration curves • Reference tone calibration for precise frequency measurements • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) for stable, accurate readings • Industry-standard weighting filters: dBA, dBC, dBZ, and linear magnitude • Multiple window functions: Hanning, Hamming, Blackman ADVANCED VISUALIZATION MODES • High-resolution spectrum analyzer with peak detection • Real-time waveform display • Professional spectrogram • Octave band analysis • Amplitude tracking over time • Total level monitoring with min/max/average statistics POWERFUL RECORDING & ANALYSIS • High-quality 32-bit float audio recording and playback • Synchronized video recording with audio analysis overlay • Event tracking system with timestamped notes • Playback synchronization with all recorded events and measurements • Location mapping for environmental noise surveys • Export capabilities: WAV audio, CSV data, high-resolution images and videos PRECISION DECIBEL MEASUREMENT • Calibrated SPL measurements with reference level adjustment • Real-time dB monitoring with peak hold functionality • Statistical analysis: Leq, Lmax • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) • Frequency-weighted noise exposure calculations • Exposure calculator for NIOSH and OSHA IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS • Acousticians and audio engineers • Environmental noise consultants • Musicians and sound designers • Room acoustics optimization • Industrial noise monitoring • Educational and research applications • Live sound reinforcement • Building acoustics assessment Download now and unlock the full spectrum of acoustic measurement capabilities. DISCLAIMER This is a consumer application designed for general audio analysis and educational purposes. It is not a certified measurement instrument and should not be used where legally compliant or certified measurements are required. For professional acoustic assessments requiring traceable calibration or regulatory compliance, we recommend using an external calibrated measurement microphone with certified sound level meters. EULA: https://frequency-analyzer.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
VisiWave and Frequency Analyzer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of VisiWave's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frequency Analyzer's. VisiWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Frequency Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 8). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Frequency Analyzer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VisiWave asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for VisiWave against 4.5 for Frequency Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frequency Analyzer has 166 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of VisiWave's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frequency Analyzer's.
| Parameter | VisiWave | Frequency Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 4.5 (166 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 166 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arias Software LLC | Manfred Kuegel |
Customer experience
VisiWave
Frequency Analyzer
In-app purchases
VisiWave
No in-app purchases
Frequency Analyzer
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual$44.991 Year
- Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Pro access for lifetime$89.99
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