AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio vs iAnalyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
This professional audio analysis app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for acoustic measurements, including SPL, RTA, and FFT. It calibrates device microphones for accurate results and allows for the addition of powerful optional modules for advanced analysis.
- SPL Meter with A/C weighting
- Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
- Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis
- Speaker Polarity Test
- Audio Oscilloscope
- Signal Generator
- Audio Recorder
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AudioTools from Studio Six Digital is a suite of professional-grade audio and acoustic analysis apps. Included in the price of this app is a great collection of professional tools -- SPL, RTA, FFT, Speaker Polarity Test, Generator, Audio Scope, CLF Viewer, and Recorder, and the framework to add more powerful modules as you need them. Customize AudioTools for your needs by buying any of the additional optional modules, like Smaart Tools I, SPL Graph, or Impulse Response, at any time right from your iOS device. We test every iOS device and calibrate the microphone level and frequency response for the best results. We have the ability to turn off the Apple low frequency filters, and on many devices we can measure up to 120 dB SPL. Add iTestMic, iPrecisionMic, or iAudioInterface2 for a complete professional audio and acoustic test and measurement platform. Actual reviews: “...AudioTools is a “how did I ever live without it” app”. “I think this application is the best I EVER purchased.” “I have used many thousands of dollars of complicated test equipment that doesn’t measure up to this app suite.” ***** Included in the app price ***** * SPL Meter A faithful reproduction of a classic analog SPL meter. Includes A and C weighting, and Fast and Slow ANSI decay modes. All filters meet or exceed ANSI type 1. * RTA A 1/3 and octave band Real Time Analyzer. Includes touch-GUI range control, a cursor, max/min bars, and noise curve overlays. * FFT Detailed acoustic analysis, up to 32876 points. View full detail or smooth to 1/24, 1/6, 1/3 or octave. Includes cursor, scalable graphics, and peak tracking. * Polarity Speaker polarity checker. Route the test signal to a speaker, and read the polarity of the speaker on the screen. * CLF Viewer Show loudspeaker data, including plots for impedance, axial response, sensitivity, polar response, and 6dB coverage, and a 3D color balloon plot. * Delay Finder Measures the time it takes for a pulse to return from a speaker. * Generator Generates sine waves, square waves, white and pink noise. * Line Level Tests A line level measurement function and frequency counter. * Audio Scope A dual-channel audio oscilloscope that includes auto-triggering, variable gain and sweep rate, and storage of scope images. * Recorder A mono/stereo audio recorder with WAV and compressed formats and 8k-48k sample rate. Transfer files via WIFI. * File transfer of results via wifi to PC / Mac. * Audio Calculators ***** Optional modules available for purchase from within AudioTools ***** * SoundScope VR - FFT-based audio analyzer with VR. The powerful acoustical analysis module. Includes RTA graphs to 1/48th octave and Spectrograph, and can display VR. * Transfer Function -- Requires 2-channel interface. Two-channel FFT-based measurement. Allows you to analyze sound system performance with music or pink noise as the signal source. * ETC Energy Time Curve. Plot decay of an impulse over time, and compute RT60 time. Internal or External trigger. * Impulse Response Record and analyze an impulse or sine sweep, compute octave and 1/3 octave ETC, T30, C50, C80, CT, Definition. * LARSA Fast and accurate sine-sweep measurement of loudspeakers and rooms. * SPL Pro Digital SPL meter with ANSI Slow, Fast, Peak, and Impulse mode, along with LEQ. Includes A and C weighting, and all 10 octave band filters. * SPL Graph Plot second-by-second SPL level for up to 24 hours, and optionally record the audio. Also, add the optional Octave Band Logging upgrade to elevate this tool to rival any professional logging SPL Meter. * SPL Traffic Light Monitor live sound levels SPL and Leq and see status in a simple green-yellow-red display. * STIPA Speech Intelligibility Meets the current NFPA code standards for testing evac systems and schools. * Speaker Distortion Measure THD+n of any driver. * THD+n (requires iAudioInterface) * Impedance Meter and Plot (requires iAudioInterface) * Phase Meter * Amplitude Sweep
iAnalyzer
This professional audio analysis software uses FFT to examine sound signals on iOS devices. It offers real-time spectrum analysis, precise peak frequency computation, and a unique instrument tuner function. Ideal for musicians and sound engineers seeking detailed audio insights.
- Real-time FFT spectrum analysis
- Octave and 1/3 Octave display
- High precision peak frequency computation
- Instrument tuner function
- Adjustable playback speed
- VGA output support
- Waveform display
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iAnalyzer is a FFT based professional software to analyze the audio signals for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. After 10 years of good sales all over the world, we are glad to see that iAnalyzer has gradually become the industry standard in audio analyze field, due to it's very high quality of course. This is definitely a Must Have app for every musician or sound engineer. We also released the Mac version, you can download it from "Mac App Store". Features: -High performance software design for Real Time Analyzing(RTA) and complex graph displaying. -Works on 44K sample rate, 20~20k Hz frequency output. -FFT spectrum, Octave and 1/3 Octave result display. -Colored curve depend on the dB value. -Flex FFT size, 4K, 8K, or 16K. -Reference Pressure configurable. -2D or 3D or Mix 2D&3D display. -History result display while in 3D mode. -High precision peak frequency computation, average-error lower than 0.1%. -Auto peak frequency tracing, up to 3 peaks can be displayed simultaneously and each one be linked from text to the graph clearly. -Frequency to music scale converter, you can use iAnalyzer as a professional instrument tuner, or to test if any sound is tuneful. -Powerful synthesizer to allow you replay the audio with different speed, from 1/8 to 4x. With this feature, you can listen to your recoding very slowly. (Require iPhone 4S and later, iPad 2 and later which shipped with multiple cores processor.) -VGA output support. Sync display on your device and extern screen. (iPhone 4, iPod touch 4 and iPad required) -Current waveform display and summary waveform display. -Record at any position and red color to mark the latest recording, unlimited recording time. -Play back the recording. -Oscope Auto-Scale: Enable you to view more details for low level signal. -Snap to Peak: Find peak more easily while using measure line. -File Manager: Recording in wave format, create new files, delete exist files, etc. -Wifi Transfer and Data exporting: Download wav files with your browser, including screen shot, FFT result in txt file. -Touch in the result area to use the measure line, bordered label means where is a peak. -Move in the waveform area or touch on the bottom of the area to change the current position, iAnalyzer re-compute and update graph automatically. You can also change the position while playing. Note: -The internal mic of iPhone first generation can only works on 8K sample rate, you need head-set to achieve 44k. -Press "File" button to see the HTTP address, it is in the bottom of the window. -For more information, Please visit http://phyar.cn . How to Use: -Touch and move in the result area with one finger to use the measure line. -Touch and move in the result area with 3 fingers to rotate the 3D graph. -Touch and move in the summary waveform area to move the current position. -Tap in the scroll bar area(bottom of screen) to re-seek the current position. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://phyar.cn/pp/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iAnalyzer at Free against AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio's $19.99. iAnalyzer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (75% vs 41%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
iAnalyzer is free to download; AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio costs $19.99 up front. AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and iAnalyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio has 5.1K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio's written reviews are positive against 41% of iAnalyzer's.
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio ships an update fortnightly, iAnalyzer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio | iAnalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better | 4.2 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews — better | 40.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 76 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Smith | 平 陈 |
Customer experience
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
iAnalyzer
Bugs and requests
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Inaccurate SPL and frequency measurements
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add manual
- Improve file export and sharing
- Improve user interface
- Add support for external microphones
iAnalyzer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
- All-In Module Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- VU Meter$2.99
- Polarity Test Module$3.99
- ETC Module$5.99
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- Speaker Distortion$5.99
- SPL Pro Module$7.99
- SPL Graph Module$9.99
- SPL Traffic Light$9.99
- SoundScope VR$24.99
- IR Module$49.99
iAnalyzer
- iAnalyzer Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- iAnalyzer Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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