TB Spectrogram vs V
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TB Spectrogram
This app provides real-time audio analysis with a spectrogram, spectrum analyzer, and goniometer. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin within compatible music production hosts. Visualize your audio in detail with adjustable settings and multiple display options.
- Real-time spectrogram and spectrum analysis
- Goniometer for stereo signal analysis
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Adjustable frequency and time resolution
- Customizable color themes
- On-screen piano keyboard mapping
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ToneBoosters Spectrogram shows a real-time spectrogram, spectrum, and goniometer AUv3 plugin! We have taken the stunning visual spectrum analyzer features from our latest and greatest Equalizer Pro plugin and released it as a separate app / AUv3 plugin! The ToneBoosters Spectrogram app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. 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 Spectrogram will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Fully resizable (as AUv3 plugin) - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Adjustable color themes for UI and for spectrogram independently - Adjustable dynamic range - Adjustable frequency resolution - Adjustable time resolution - Adjustable spectral slope - Spectrogram AGC and dimming support - Show spectrogram and spectrum analyzer as overlay or individually - Spectrum analyzer also supports peak hold - Split-band goniometer for stereo signal analysis (correlation, left/right balance in one or two bands!) - On-screen piano keyboard to map spectrum analyzer to piano notes - 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.
V
Tailor your audio experience with custom EQ presets or manual adjustments. Control active noise cancellation levels for immersive listening. Manage headphone features like auto-off timers for seamless integration into your daily life.
- Customizable EQ presets
- Manual sound signature creation
- Adjustable active noise cancellation
- Auto-off timer management
- Bluetooth product customization
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The V-MODA app lets you fully customize the audio experience of your compatible V-MODA Bluetooth® Product. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SOUND SIGNATURE The EQ tool allows you to select the perfect Sound EQ preset for whatever you’re listening to. Take matters into your own hands by customizing each level to your liking, or create your own sound signature entirely from scratch. ADJUST YOUR LEVEL OF NOISE CANCELLATION (M-200 ANC only) Cut out the commotion of modern life with hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). The ANC tool enables you to select the ANC level which is perfectly suited for your surroundings. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HEADPHONES Access key features on your products like the auto-off timer to make sure your products fit seamlessly into your life. Some features may not be available for all products. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland Corporation is under license. Privacy Policy: www.v-moda.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TB Spectrogram at 71% against V's 12%. TB Spectrogram also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). V's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TB Spectrogram holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TB Spectrogram's written reviews are positive against 12% of V's.
TB Spectrogram ships an update every 3 weeks, V every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TB Spectrogram | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (50 ratings) — better | 1.6 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better | 11.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToneBoosters | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
TB Spectrogram
V
In-app purchases
TB Spectrogram
No in-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
