# AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio vs iAnalyzer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio | iAnalyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiotools-db-sound-and-audio/id325307477/reviews)** | [4.2 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ianalyzer/id335449113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/291822462) | [平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/315130423) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiotools-db-sound-and-audio/id325307477)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** SPL Meter with A/C weighting, Real Time Analyzer (RTA), Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis, Speaker Polarity Test, Audio Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Audio Recorder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-In Module Access | $9.99 | per month |
| VU Meter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Polarity Test Module | $3.99 | one-time |
| ETC Module | $5.99 | one-time |
| Speaker Distortion | $5.99 | one-time |
| SPL Pro Module | $7.99 | one-time |
| SPL Graph Module | $9.99 | one-time |
| SPL Traffic Light | $9.99 | one-time |
| SoundScope VR | $24.99 | one-time |
| IR Module | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful audio tools
- 🚀 Regularly updated
- 💡 Industry-standard features
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Great support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Buggy iOS port
- 🔒 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality
- 🐛 Microphone issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Inaccurate SPL and frequency measurements
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add manual
- Improve file export and sharing
- Improve user interface
- Add support for external microphones


### iAnalyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ianalyzer/id335449113)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iAnalyzer Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| iAnalyzer Pro (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio free?

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iAnalyzer free?

iAnalyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio or iAnalyzer?

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio is rated higher. AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while iAnalyzer averages 4.2 from 76 ratings.

### Do AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio or iAnalyzer have ads?

Neither AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio nor iAnalyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio or iAnalyzer?

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio ships an update fortnightly, and iAnalyzer every 5 months. Most recently, AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio was updated on November 6, 2026 and iAnalyzer on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*