Comparison

iAnalyzer vs Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

This application analyzes audio input from your microphone, displaying both the waveform and amplitude spectrum in real-time. It offers extensive customization for display, calculation, and signal generation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous waveform and spectrum display
  • Configurable display layouts
  • Selectable FFT size and averaging
  • Frequency weighting options (Flat, dBA, dBC)
  • Octave band analysis
  • Audio signal and noise generation
  • Peak hold and pitch meter
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This RTA app supports simultaneous display of "Audio Waveform", as well as the FFT-based "Amplitude Spectrum" (frequency magnitude) and "Spectrogram" (frequency distribution over time), for audio signals input from a microphone. (FFT: Fast Fourier Transform, RTA: Real Time Analyzer) [Features] - Supports simultaneous display of Waveform / Spectrum / Spectrogram - Supports orientation both portrait and landscape - FFT size - Window function - Spectrum average - Spectrum Tilt - Frequency weighting (Flat, dBA, dBC) - The type of expressing the frequency of Spectrum / Spectrogram (Linear, Log) - Displays the peak level and its frequency of the spectrum - Peak Hold (displays the results of holding past peak values ​​of the spectrum) - Octave Analysis (displays the spectrum divided into octave bands) - Generates the audio signal (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - Generates the noise signal (white noise, pink noise) - Pitch meter display The Pro version offers Ad-Free Viewing and High-Resolution Analysis (FFT size: 16384, 32768, Spectrum Average: 4, 8). [Setting items] 1. Screen structure : Select the display screen configuration. View Num : 1, 2 View Type : - 1 screen : Wave (Waveform) / 1D (Spectrum) / 2D (Spectrogram) - 2 screens : W+1D / W+2D / 1D+2D Layout : Vertical / Horizon 2. Frequency Axis Scale Type : Selectable the type of expressing the X direction (frequency) of Spectrum / Spectrogram. - Linear: Distributed at equal intervals - Log: The intervals increase logarithmically 3-1. FFT size : 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384, 32768 (* 16384, 32768 is available in the Pro version.) 3-2. Window function : Hanning, Hamming, Blackman, No window 4. Spectrum Average Number of spectrum average for a display of spectrum. 1, 2, 4, 8 (init value: 1) (* 4 and 8 are available in the Pro version.) Higher value will make the spectrum less noisy and more smooth, at the cost of lower time resolution. 5. Spectrum Tilt : Compensates the visual slope of the spectrum around a 1 kHz pivot. -6.0 to +6.0 dB/oct in 0.5 dB/oct steps (0 means no tilt). 6. Frequency Weighting : Selectable frequency weighting. - Flat: No frequency weighting is applied. - dB(A): Frequency response that takes into account human hearing. - dB(C): Relatively flat response. 7. Peak Hold : Displays the results of holding the past maximum values ​​(peak values) of the spectrum. 8. Octave Analysis : Displays the results of classifying the spectrum into octave bands. Division method: - FFT: Spectral display - 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1 octave: Display divided into octave bands Calc method: - Max: Displays the maximum spectrum value in each band - Average: Displays the average spectrum value in each band 9. Generates the audio signal : Set the audio signal to be generated. - There are 4 types of waveform. (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - It can set the value of the frequency in 20Hz - 20000Hz. 10. Generates the noise signal : Set the noise signal to be generated. - There are 2 types of noise. (White noise, pink noise) [Other] - Background color: Black, White - WaveForm: Line Color (Green, Yellow, Invert), Line Width (1.0 ~ 6.0 px) - Spectrum: Bar color (Green, Yellow, Color patterns) - Spectrogram: Colormap, Display range (-150 ~ -60 dB), Display time (4 ~ 60 sec), Apply Spectrum Tilt - Bluetooth connection policy selection (disabled, HFP, A2DP). - Scaling of Waveform / Spectrum display in the Y direction (magnification: 0.5 - 2.0). - Scaling of Spectrum / Spectrogram display in the X direction (magnification: 1.0 - 16.0).

Screenshots

iAnalyzer4 screens
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer at 79% against iAnalyzer's 41%. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). iAnalyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iAnalyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer has 1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iAnalyzer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAnalyzer ships an update every 5 months, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iAnalyzer versus Audio / Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAnalyzerAudio / Spectrum Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (75 ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings751K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer平 陈Loop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

iAnalyzer

All ratings75 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral16.2%
Negative43.2%

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings1,048 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.4%

Bugs and requests

iAnalyzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on latest measurement
  • White noise instead of expected functionality
  • Disconnects AirPods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sampling rate adjustment
  • Wave shape tracking
  • Audio file analysis
  • Octave analysis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iAnalyzer

Subscriptions2
  • iAnalyzer Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • iAnalyzer Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis)$11.49

Questions

Is iAnalyzer free?
iAnalyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio / Spectrum Analyzer free?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iAnalyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. iAnalyzer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Audio / Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do iAnalyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; iAnalyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, iAnalyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?
iAnalyzer ships an update every 5 months, and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, iAnalyzer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer on September 25, 2026.

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