FFT vs Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
Analyze sound frequencies in real-time with this powerful tool. It offers detailed octave band analysis, FFT plots, and various measurement scales. Supports multiple microphones and noise analysis features for accurate audio insights.
- Octave Band Real Time Analyzer
- FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform)
- Sound level meter (dB meter)
- Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support
- Support for external microphones
- Pre-calibrated mic profiles
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Audio Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful real-time audio analysis app. Full of features yet very simple to use. Sound level meter (db meter a-weighted, noise rating, noise criterion) included. Feature Highlights: • Octave Band Real Time Analyzer • FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform) • Linear and logarithm scales • Up to 16384 FFT size • A lot of available window functions • Tracking for max value • Max and Min for any selected frequency • Stunned graphics • Reliable measurement accuracy with pre-calibrated profiles for 3 device-integrated mics • Additional precision with integrated support and pre-calibrated profiles for AirPods, AirPods Pro • Safer measurements using the Airpods Pro noise cancellation feature • Support for external microphones (wired or via Bluetooth) • Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support And many many more... Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/94359518
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro at Free against FFT's $10.99. Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (238 vs 6). FFT's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 57%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro is free to download; FFT costs $10.99 up front. FFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro has 238 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of FFT's written reviews are positive against 57% of Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FFT ships an update every 6 months, Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FFT | Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (238 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 57.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 238 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Smith | Vlad Polyanskiy |
Customer experience
FFT
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
Bugs and requests
FFT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on iOS 16 and iOS 26 launches
- FFT resolution not working after iOS updates
- Graph display freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Spectrograph mode too slow on newer iPhones
- Frequency alignment issues with dynamic display
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- App won't uninstall properly
- Malware warnings appearing
- Help links and support pages broken/dead
- Incorrect dB level readings (off by ~20dB)
- Recording functions non-functional
- Half black screen in certain orientations
Requested features
11 requests- Audio file upload capability
- White noise/test signal generator
- Microphone calibration file support
- Recording functionality with timestamp
- Multiple frequency cursors for comparison
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- Ability to compare before/after curves
- Adjustable dB level zoom/scaling
- Saved settings and personalizations
- Audio Unit (AUV3) plugin support
- Peak hold reset button
- Time-domain recording in spectrograph mode
In-app purchases
FFT
- Reference Curve Files$9.99
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
- Premium Mode7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Pack$29.99
Questions
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