FFT vs Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA
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 dB RTA
Analyze sound frequencies and decibel levels with this advanced tool. Ideal for tuning audio systems, it offers real-time spectrum analysis and sound metering for various applications.
- Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer
- FFT Plot - Fast Fourier Transform
- Integrated Sound Level Meter (dB-A)
- Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer
- Hold Max and Min Peaks
- Various Window Functions
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Spectrum Analyzer is full of fantastic advanced features you won’t find elsewhere easily! This app offers a fast and accurate spectrum analysis suitable for both amateur hi-fi enthusiasts and professional A/V engineers. This incredibly precise, pro level tool is perfect for tuning your home cinema, car stereo, subwoofers, and more. Spectrum analyser gives insight into your sounds and deconstructs the audio spectrum, showing the levels of the various frequencies in your audio signal. The built-in sound meter provides high-quality measurement results when measuring ambient noise levels in a multitude of real-life scenarios. Features include- ● Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer ● FFT Plot - Fast Fourier Transform ● Smooth HD Graphics ● Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer ● Integrated Sound Level Meter (dB-A weighted) FFT Features ● FFT size from 256 to incredible 16384 ● Hold Max and (unique feature) Min peaks ● Linear and Logarithm scales ● Various window functions: Rectangle, Hanning, Hamming, Tukey, Cosine, Lanczos, Blackman ● Max frequency live tracking ● Selected frequency live tracking ● Fullscreen mode Octave RTA features ● Bars and unique spline plot modes ● Full, 1/3, 1/6 octave modes ● Hold max mode ● Selected bar tracking. And much more... Please feel free to contact us with any questions, problems or ideas via e-mail support@lspapps.com. Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42622625 Terms of Use https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42622625
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA at Free against FFT's $10.99. Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3K vs 6). FFT's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 44%). 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 dB RTA is free to download; FFT costs $10.99 up front. FFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA has 3K 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 44% of Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FFT ships an update every 4 months, Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | FFT | Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 43.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 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 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Smith | Marina Polyanskaya |
Customer experience
FFT
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA
Bugs and requests
FFT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Incorrect frequency readings in Octave RTA mode
- Inability to switch between microphone sources
Requested features
4 requests- External microphone support
- Ability to save and compare measurement results
- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Vertical orientation option
In-app purchases
FFT
- Reference Curve Files$9.99
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA
- Premium Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Spectrum Analyzer Pro$7.99
Questions
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