Comparison

FFT vs LM AUDIO

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

Head to head
About

FFT

Analyze audio with high-resolution frequency and amplitude graphs. Features include a signal generator, cursor readouts, and adjustable graph smoothing. Save and export your analysis results.

Highlights
  • High-resolution amplitude vs. frequency graph
  • Built-in low-distortion signal generator
  • Adjustable graph smoothing and decay time
  • Cursor readout for dB and frequency
  • Save and export analysis graphs and data
  • Peak tracking for highest frequency identification
Features
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FFT is a high-resolution audio analysis tool for the iPhone and iPod touch. It uses the Fast Fourier Transform to analyze incoming audio, and displays a very detailed graph of amplitude vs. frequency. Use this app with the built-in iOS device microphone, or upgrade to our iAudioInterface2 or iTestMic for a complete professional solution. *** Designed for Acoustical Analysis This application has been designed for acoustics work, and so the bins have been normalized to octaves, to get a display that will show a flat line for pink noise. You can control both the level of graph smoothing and decay time, to get as much or as little detail as you require. You can also control the dB resolution of the graph, as well as the frequency range that is displayed. *** Includes Signal Generator Included in this app is the engine from our Generator app, which is a low-distortion, artifact-free signal generator. The signal generator appears as a heads-up display when you tap the icon, so you can see the graph while you adjust the generator. Generate sine waves, square waves (within limits), white noise, and pink noise, optionally in psuedo-balanced mode. All waveforms are generated in real time using high-precision algorithms. *** Cursor Readout Move your finger across the screen to get a cursor to read out exact dB levels and frequencies. *** Touch-GUI Controls Use a vertical pinch-open gesture to expand the dB scale. Use a horizontal pinch-open gesture to expand the frequency scale. *** Graph Smoothing Smooth the graph by octave, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, or 1/24 octave. Adjust the decay time from 0.5 seconds, for a very fast fluid display, to 8 seconds, or use Peak Hold or Average mode. Average mode is a true equal-weighted average, which can run continuously. *** Peak Tracking Turn on Peak Tracking to have FFT automatically find a label the frequency of the highest peak on your graph. *** Tune the Parameters Set the FFT size from 4096 to 32k points (depending on iOS device) , or select Equal Points Per Octave mode, for high-resolution analysis, even at low frequencies. *** Calibration FFT comes calibrated for the typical iPad, iPod touch, or iPhone microphone, and you can adjust the calibration. Microphone compensation files tailored to each iOS device are automatically applied. *** Save and Recall When your analysis is complete, you can save the graph image to your photo roll to include in a report, or export the data in an XLS file. *** Display Multiple Graphs Show a recalled graph on the screen in a different color. *** Difference Mode Use a stored graph as a baseline that is subtracted from the current graph in real time. *** RTA or FFT? If you are wondering if you should download this app or our FFT app, check out our website, we have a page devoted to this topic. *** Other Audio Apps Also, check out our other great audio and acoustics apps: AudioTools, our premier suite of audio and acoustics analysis apps, SPL, SPL Graph, for recording SPL over time, RTA, RT60, Generator, and Speaker Pop.

About

LM AUDIO

This application allows users to control various audio settings for car amplifiers with integrated DSP. Adjust EQ, bass, 3D sound, time alignment, and filters. Save and load sound settings directly from your phone or the amplifier.

Highlights
  • DSP control
  • EQ adjustment
  • Bass and 3D sound settings
  • Time alignment
  • Filter control
  • Save sound settings to phone
  • Save sound settings to amplifier
Features
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After connecting App to Car Amplifier with Integrated DSP,  EQ, BASS, 3D SOUND,TIME ALIGNMENT, PHASE, MUTE, FILTER , SAVE SOUND SETTING TO PHONE, SAVE SOUND SETTING TO AMPLIFIER, LOAD SOUND SETTING FROM PHONE, RCA OUTPUT etc could be controlled through this App. How to use: 1.Install App and turn on power of car 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone 3,Open App and wait for around 5 seconds, then click “Connect” icon in left corner of bottom. Amplifier will be connected to App automatically. 4.DIY you preferred sound and then click “Save to AMP” icon to save. Or click “ Save to Phone” to save.   Note: 1.Do not exit app during saving and do not turn off power supply, program may be shut down caused by this.

Screenshots

FFT4 screens
LM AUDIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FFT at 86% against LM AUDIO's 0%. LM AUDIO's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

LM AUDIO is free to download; FFT costs $10.99 up front. FFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LM AUDIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FFT ships an update every 6 months, LM AUDIO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FFT versus LM AUDIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFFTLM AUDIO
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAndrew SmithPT. Kramat Motor

Customer experience

FFT

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%

LM AUDIO

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FFT

One-time1
  • Reference Curve Files$9.99
None

LM AUDIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FFT free?
FFT costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LM AUDIO free?
LM AUDIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FFT or LM AUDIO have ads?
Neither FFT nor LM AUDIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FFT or LM AUDIO?
FFT ships an update every 6 months, and LM AUDIO every 3 months. Most recently, FFT was updated on September 22, 2026 and LM AUDIO on June 4, 2026.

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