Comparison

SGA Phoenix vs Quality Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

SGA Phoenix

This app provides authentic analog preamp sounds for music production. It simulates various triode and JFET circuits in real-time to add warmth, color, and depth to mixes and masters. EQ can be adjusted before or after the preamp, with auto gain and oversampling for professional results.

Highlights
  • Authentic analog sound simulation
  • Triode and JFET preamp models
  • Adjustable EQ placement
  • Auto Gain control
  • Automatic oversampling
  • Wet/Dry mixing
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SGA Phoenix brings the authentic sound of five analog preamps to your AUv3 compatible host. Each preamp derives its unique sonic character from a different active element (12AX7, 12AT7, and 12AU7 triodes, and J201 and 2N5457 JFET transistors). To achieve the most authentic analog sound, each preamp circuit is simulated in real time using Shattered Glass Audio’s state-of-the-art circuit simulator. Use Phoenix to add color, warmth, dirt, depth, and vibe to your mixes and masters or as a saturation compressor. Key features: - Authentic analog sound through real-time high-performance circuit simulation. - Three preamps featuring triodes 12AX7, 12AT7, and 12AU7. - Two preamps featuring JFET transistors J201, 2N5457. - Multiple types of EQs. - EQ can be taken out of the signal path or placed either before or after the preamp. - Auto Gain - Automatic 4x oversampling to control aliasing - Wet/Dry mixing. Phoenix is primarily an AUv3 effect. To use Phoenix as a plug-in, you will need an AUv3 compatible host such as Garageband, AUM, etc. Phoenix application is there to provide a user manual and a chance to use Phoenix with the microphone input. You can try Phoenix on a macOS or a Windows based, machine by downloading the demo version of the plug-in (VST3, AUv2, AAX) from our website https://www.shatteredglassaudio.com and running it in a DAW of your choice. Sonically speaking there are no differences between the iOS and macOS/Windows versions of Phoenix.

About

Quality Analyzer

Features
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Quality Analyzer is a professional audio analysis tool for musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts. FILE MODE (iOS & macOS) Analyze any audio file and get detailed insights: - Overall Quality Score (0-100) - LUFS Integrated, Short-Term & Momentary - True Peak Level detection - Warmth, Clarity, Dynamics & Spaciousness ratings - Spectral Balance visualization - MacBook & PA System compatibility scores - Mid/Side stereo analysis - Clipping detection Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC and more. Simply drop a file (macOS) or tap to select (iOS). LIVE MODE (iOS only) Real-time sound level meter using your microphone: - Instant dB readings - Color-coded levels: Green (quiet) → Red (loud) - Visual spectrum display - Know when you're disturbing the neighbors! Perfect for: - Checking mix quality before release - Comparing masters - Measuring room noise levels - Audio quality control Clean, fast, no subscriptions. Just drop your audio and analyze.

Screenshots

SGA Phoenix2 screens
Quality Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quality Analyzer at $2.99 against SGA Phoenix's $24.99. Quality Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). SGA Phoenix's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SGA Phoenix costs $24.99 and Quality Analyzer $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SGA Phoenix ships an update every 14 months, Quality Analyzer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SGA Phoenix versus Quality Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGA PhoenixQuality Analyzer
Price$24.99$2.99 — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.8 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShattered Glass AudioSORIN NAE

In-app purchases

None

SGA Phoenix

No in-app purchases

None

Quality Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SGA Phoenix free?
SGA Phoenix costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quality Analyzer free?
Quality Analyzer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SGA Phoenix or Quality Analyzer have ads?
Neither SGA Phoenix nor Quality Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SGA Phoenix or Quality Analyzer?
SGA Phoenix ships an update every 14 months, and Quality Analyzer every 4 months. Most recently, SGA Phoenix was updated on October 11, 2026 and Quality Analyzer on October 10, 2026.

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