TB Spectrogram vs ArcoPraxis
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.
ArcoPraxis
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ArcoPraxis is a practice app built to help you learn faster and play better. Whether you’re a student working through your teacher’s assignment or a player drilling a passage that won’t stick, ArcoPraxis turns your score into a focused practice coach—so you can make real progress every session. Tired of slowing down YouTube so you can play along with the score—only to hear mushy, distorted audio? ArcoPraxis lets you play virtually any violoncello score at any tempo with clean, musical sound and zero audio distortion. Practice at your speed, not the virtuoso’s. Accelerate your string playing with tools designed for how musicians actually learn: • Slow down to any tempo without destroying pitch or tone • Remove the rhythm to isolate intonation—hit every note in tune before worrying about the beat • Loop the measures that challenge you until they feel secure • Add rhythm back to work on shifts, string crossings, and phrasing • Built-in metronome and tuner so you stay in the practice flow—no app-switching • Import photos, scans, PDFs, MusicXML, and .arco files from your teacher Unlike gig or library apps, ArcoPraxis is dedicated to practice. Score recognition runs on your device, so your music stays private. No ads. Pay once, and free updates are included. This is practice that teaches: slow it down, strip the rhythm, loop the hard part, then build speed when you’re ready. One passage. Focused reps. Faster improvement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TB Spectrogram at Free against ArcoPraxis's $9.99. TB Spectrogram also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
TB Spectrogram is free to download; ArcoPraxis costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TB Spectrogram ships an update every 3 weeks, ArcoPraxis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TB Spectrogram | ArcoPraxis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | ToneBoosters | Aaron Celestian |
In-app purchases
TB Spectrogram
No in-app purchases
ArcoPraxis
No in-app purchases
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