Comparison

FFT vs FFT Plot

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
Read full description

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

FFT Plot

This real-time audio analysis app provides precision sound measurement and visualization. It's ideal for detecting sound issues, room tuning, and speaker calibration, offering detailed frequency analysis for musicians and audio professionals.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio analysis
  • Frequency detection
  • Averaging options
  • Window functions
  • Linear and logarithmic scales
  • Weighting options
  • Draggable cursors
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***** "I use this app to detect sound feedback problems on live show and it became helpful and practic." FFT Plot is a powerful real-time audio analysis app. Designed with musicians and recording engineers in mind, it can also be used by anyone interested in the world of sound. Ideal for room tuning or speaker tuning, the app enables portable, precision audio measurement and visualization. Feature Highlights: ● FFT Size (2048 to 16384 points) ● Fast, Slow and Infinite Averaging ● Window function (Hamming, Hann, Rect) ● Peak Frequency detection ● Linear and Logarithmic scale ● Toggle between Flat, A and C weighting ● Pan to adjust visible dB range ● Draggable cursors ● iPhone X ready Audio credits: "Evening Birdsong" and "Cuckoo" by Benboncan

Screenshots

FFT4 screens
FFT Plot1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FFT Plot at 4.8 against FFT's 4.0. FFT Plot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (90 vs 6). FFT's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On review sentiment, 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

FFT costs $10.99 and FFT Plot $9.99 up front. FFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FFT Plot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FFT Plot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FFT Plot has 90 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 84% of FFT Plot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FFT ships an update every 6 months, FFT Plot every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FFT versus FFT Plot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFFTFFT Plot
Price$10.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.8 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings690 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAndrew SmithONYX Apps

Customer experience

FFT

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

FFT Plot

All ratings90 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FFT

One-time1
  • Reference Curve Files$9.99
None

FFT Plot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FFT free?
FFT costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FFT Plot free?
FFT Plot costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FFT or FFT Plot?
FFT Plot is rated higher. FFT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FFT Plot averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.
Do FFT or FFT Plot have ads?
Neither FFT nor FFT Plot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FFT or FFT Plot?
FFT ships an update every 6 months, and FFT Plot every 17 months. Most recently, FFT was updated on September 22, 2026 and FFT Plot on September 23, 2026.

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