TB Spectrogram vs MintFFT
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.
MintFFT
This application provides real-time audio spectrum analysis with clear, smooth visuals. It offers advanced features like peak hold and multiple window functions, all processed locally on your device without ads or data collection.
- Real-time FFT spectrum with dB scale
- Peak hold and multiple window functions
- Pinch to zoom and swipe to pan
- Supports internal and external microphones
- Works in portrait, landscape, and Split View
- On-device processing, no data collection
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MintFFT is a simple and precise audio spectrum analyzer for iPhone and iPad. Designed with a focus on clarity and calm, it turns your sound into smooth, real-time visuals — without ads, clutter, or unnecessary controls. Features • Real-time FFT spectrum with dB scale • Peak hold and multiple window functions (Hann, Hamming, Blackman, Rectangle) • Pinch to zoom and swipe to pan across frequency ranges • Supports internal and external microphones (USB-C / Lightning) • Works in portrait, landscape, and Split View on iPad • Runs entirely on-device — no recording, tracking, or data collection Privacy First MintFFT processes all audio locally for visualization only. No data ever leaves your device. Simple. Clear. Reliable. Just open MintFFT and watch your sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MintFFT at 5.0 against TB Spectrogram's 4.4. MintFFT also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). TB Spectrogram's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MintFFT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Spectrogram has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TB Spectrogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of MintFFT's.
TB Spectrogram ships an update every 3 weeks, MintFFT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TB Spectrogram | MintFFT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToneBoosters | Takahiro Kamatani |
Customer experience
TB Spectrogram
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In-app purchases
TB Spectrogram
No in-app purchases
MintFFT
No in-app purchases
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