Comparison

FFT vs MOTIV 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

MOTIV Audio

Record and edit high-quality audio using your device's microphone or a connected MOTIV microphone. Features include uncompressed WAV recording, editing tools like trim and split, and advanced audio controls when using compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Record uncompressed WAV audio
  • Edit recordings with trim/split
  • Adjustable fade curves and markers
  • High-resolution metering
  • Save to compressed formats
  • Manage adjustable gain (with mic)
  • Preset modes and custom EQ (with mic)
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Use the MOTIV app for high-quality digital recording and editing with MOTIV microphones or as a standalone tool. Features: • Record high-quality uncompressed WAV audio using built-in mic • Edit recordings using trim or split options that include adjustable fade curves and markers • High-resolution metering • Save to compressed formats Do more when you connect a Shure MOTIV microphone, including: • Manage 36 dB of adjustable gain • Utilize preset modes or customize your own • Control the 5-band equalizer, limiter, and compressor

Screenshots

FFT4 screens
MOTIV Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FFT at 86% against MOTIV Audio's 40%. FFT also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MOTIV Audio's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). On 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MOTIV Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOTIV Audio has 3.7K 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 40% of MOTIV Audio'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, MOTIV Audio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FFT versus MOTIV Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFFTMOTIV Audio
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings63.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB131 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAndrew SmithShure

Customer experience

FFT

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

MOTIV Audio

All ratings3,738 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews636 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative47.0%

Bugs and requests

FFT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MOTIV Audio

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Recordings randomly stop or fail
  • App crashes on launch
  • Mic settings not persisting
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to connect external mics

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add MP3 export option
  • Implement basic audio editing features
  • Add ability to organize recordings into folders
  • Include a metronome function
  • Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
Show 2 more
  • Allow screen rotation locking
  • Implement live audio monitoring

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FFT

One-time1
  • Reference Curve Files$9.99
None

MOTIV Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FFT free?
FFT costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MOTIV Audio free?
MOTIV Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FFT or MOTIV Audio?
MOTIV Audio is rated higher. FFT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MOTIV Audio averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.
Do FFT or MOTIV Audio have ads?
Neither FFT nor MOTIV Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FFT or MOTIV Audio?
FFT ships an update every 6 months, and MOTIV Audio monthly. Most recently, FFT was updated on October 18, 2026 and MOTIV Audio on October 19, 2026.

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