Comparison

Song Meter Touch vs Audio Analyst

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

Head to head
About

Song Meter Touch

Transform your device into a professional bioacoustics recorder. Capture, analyze, and manage wildlife vocalizations with real-time spectrograms, customizable playback, and GPS tagging. Ideal for researchers and wildlife professionals.

Highlights
  • Retroactive recording
  • Customizable playback and filtering
  • Advanced spectrogram visualization
  • External microphone support
  • Recording list management
  • GPS tagging
  • Sharing and importing
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Turn your smartphone or tablet into a professional bioacoustics recorder with Song Meter Touch from Wildlife Acoustics. Designed for wildlife professionals and researchers, Song Meter Touch makes it possible to record and visualize wildlife vocalizations and soundscapes using a real-time spectrogram. Key Features: • Retroactive Recording Capability Begin capturing audio three seconds before you tap “Record” to ensure you don’t miss a thing. • Customize Your Listening Experience for Deeper Insight Adjust playback speed, filter frequency by zooming, and trim recordings to focus on the specific sounds that interest you most. • Advanced, Customizable Spectrogram Adjust brightness, contrast, and FFT size settings to fine-tune your viewing experience. Whether you prefer a gray or color palette, our spectrogram offers superior detail to help you distinguish unique wildlife sounds. • External Microphone Support Connect an external microphone for greater clarity; simply adjust audio gain via the Settings menu. • Recording List & Management Easily browse, sort, and search your recordings. You can also select multiple recordings for deletion, transfer, or sharing. • Playback & Comparison View waveforms or spectrograms and listen to your recordings at your convenience. Use Compare Mode to juxtapose two recordings for detailed analysis. • GPS Tagging Tag recordings with location data, viewable on a map. Ideal for tracking species in different areas. • Sharing & Importing Share your recordings via email or text. Import recordings from other Song Meter Touch users or other recording or wildlife ID apps. • Easy Transfer & Import Conveniently transfer recordings to your computer via Wi-Fi or USB. Import recordings from your computer to the app—handy when switching devices or sharing sounds. About Wildlife Acoustics Wildlife Acoustics is the leading provider of bioacoustics monitoring technology for biologists, researchers, and government agencies worldwide. Our acoustic and ultrasonic recorders and sound analysis software help scientists conduct species inventory, presence/absence surveys, and habitat health monitoring to make impactful discoveries that expand our understanding of the planet. Learn more at wildlifeacoustics.com.

About

Audio Analyst

This professional audio analysis software offers a comprehensive suite of measurement tools. It supports spectrum analysis, phase spectrum, audio oscilloscope, and spectrograms, along with recording, playback, and peak measurement functionalities.

Highlights
  • Spectrum analysis
  • Audio oscilloscope
  • Spectrogram visualization
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Peak measurement
  • Customizable frequency ranges
Features
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Audio Analyszer is a professional audio analysis software. Supports a variety of measurement modes such as spectrum analysis, phase spectrum analysis, audio oscilloscope, persistence spectrum, power distribution, spectrogram, etc. Supports accessibility functions such as audio recording, audio playback, audio clipping, peak measurement, and more. 【Spectrum Analysis】 The frequency audio spectrum is a description of how an audio signal behaves in the frequency domain. An audio signal is represented in the time domain as a change in volume over a period of time, while a spectrogram shows how high or low the volume of this audio is at each frequency at a certain time. The software supports custom spectrum measurements and flexible definition of frequency ranges. A variety of trace options to assist in peak measurement. 【Audio Oscilloscope】 The oscilloscope measurement is different from the spectrum measurement, which reflects the frequency domain information of the audio signal, and the oscilloscope reflects the time domain information of the audio signal. An oscilloscope converts an electrical signal into an image, allowing the user to judge the characteristics and waveform of the signal by looking at the image. This is very helpful for observing the signal waveform in the circuit, and can clearly see the waveform, frequency, amplitude and other characteristics of the signal, so as to judge the quality and performance of the signal. 【Power Distribution】 The power distribution measurement is similar to the spectrum measurement, both of which display the frequency domain power value of the signal, but the difference is that the power distribution measures the integrated power of the signal within a certain bandwidth with a certain point as the center frequency. Functions such as maximum and minimum value holding are supported. 【Persistence Spectrum】 The afterglow spectrum is an extension of the spectrum measurement, and the afterglow spectrum also shows the frequency domain characteristics of the signal. This measurement is based on the spectrum measurement, adding multiple trace displays, the latest trace uses the maximum brightness, and then fades over time, so the afterglow spectrum is a powerful tool for observing the change direction of the signal at the same time. 【Spectrogram】 A spectrogram is a graphical representation of a sound signal in time and frequency. Spectra provide a visual representation of the spectral characteristics of a speech signal over time. Through the spectrogram, we can observe the frequency and time characteristics of the sound signal, and thus gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the sound signal. At any given moment, a spectral diagram can show the intensity of different frequency components, which is usually represented by the grayscale of the corresponding point or the intensity of the hue. This dynamic spectral representation helps us capture the complex properties of sound signals that change over time. 【Paid Membership Features】 - Frequency range customization - Data record limit increased - Unlock audio clips - Unlock advanced configurations 【Activate Paid Membership】 Paid members are available as a subscription or as a permanent activation Membership Service Agreement: https://audioanalyzer-serviceagreement.mysxl.cn/

Screenshots

Song Meter Touch4 screens
Audio Analyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Analyst at 5.0 against Song Meter Touch's 4.1. Audio Analyst also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Song Meter Touch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Audio Analyst sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Song Meter Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Analyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Song Meter Touch has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Song Meter Touch ships an update every 2 months, Audio Analyst weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Song Meter Touch versus Audio Analyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSong Meter TouchAudio Analyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildlife Acoustics嘉欣 胡

Customer experience

Song Meter Touch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Audio Analyst

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Song Meter Touch

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Audio Analyst

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscriptions$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscriptions$1.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanently Activated Version$9.99

Questions

Is Song Meter Touch free?
Song Meter Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Analyst free?
Audio Analyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Song Meter Touch or Audio Analyst?
Audio Analyst is rated higher. Song Meter Touch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Audio Analyst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Song Meter Touch or Audio Analyst have ads?
Neither Song Meter Touch nor Audio Analyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Song Meter Touch or Audio Analyst?
Song Meter Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Analyst weekly. Most recently, Song Meter Touch was updated on September 18, 2026 and Audio Analyst on August 31, 2026.

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