Comparison

Audio Kit vs LivePlayback

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

Head to head
About

Audio Kit

This app provides four essential audio analysis tools: a real-time spectrum analyzer, a waveform scope, an SPL meter, and a signal generator. It helps audio professionals visualize and measure sound characteristics with detailed controls and calibration options.

Highlights
  • Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
  • Waveform Scope
  • SPL Meter with A-weighting
  • Signal Generator (Sine, White, Pink Noise)
  • Sweep Generation (In-App Purchase)
  • Screen Capture
Features
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Audio Kit is a collection of four tools which are essential for those working in audio, sound and music. A real time Spectrum Analyser, a Scope to display waveforms, an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) Meter, and a Signal Generator producing sine waves, white noise and pink noise. Sweep generation with In App Purchase. 
 -View a real time spectrum of audio with the Spectrum Analyser and identify peak frequencies precisely 
-View the actual waveform of the audio signal with the Scope 
-An SPL Meter provides measurement of sound levels using an A-weighting 
-The Signal Generator provides a sine wave output up to 20,000Hz in 1 Hz steps, along with noise generators for white and pink noise. Sweep generation with In App Purchase ** Spectrum
 ** FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is used to calculate the frequencies in the Spectrum Analyser and these are displayed in real time. The frequency is displayed in either logarithmic or linear scale. Three FFT sizes of 8192, 4096 and 2048 are selectable, giving fine resolution of frequencies. Interpolation gives resolution to within 1Hz. 
6 different FFT window function types can be selected - Hamming, Hann, Rectangular, Bartlett, Triangular and Blackman. 
 Number of FFT windows can be selected from 1 through 4. The strongest frequency is displayed both above the peak, and optionally, in a large number display in the center of the screen. The large number display can be quickly switched on or off by double tapping the screen.
 There is a screen capture facility in the Spectrum Analyser allowing you to save the spectra for future reference along with details of the FFT parameters, time and date.
 A single tap freezes the screen. Other features such as screen capture and double tap to toggle large number display still work during the freeze. This feature can be turned off in preferences if it’s not desired.
 ** Scope ** The display of the Scope can be adjusted easily using pinch gestures in both horizontal and vertical directions. Zero crossing detection of the waveform provides a smooth display and can be set to either positive or negative direction zero crossing. 

There is a screen capture facility in the Scope allowing you to save waveforms for future reference.
 ** SPL Meter ** 
The SPL Meter continuously displays the sound pressure level using an A-weighting, and has resettable minimum and maximum displays also. SPL Meter can be calibrated against a reference standard or meter. SPL Meter has a continuous ticker style trace of the SPL over time.
 ** Signal Generator ** 
 The Signal Generator has 3 different output types: - Sine wave - White noise - Pink noise 
The output of the Signal Generator can be viewed on the other parts of the App.
 The sine wave frequency selected using picker wheels allows for accurate control of frequency to within 1Hz. Volume for the sine wave and noise signals is continuously adjustable.

 With an In App Purpose one can add a sine wave sweep generator functionality to the Signal Generator. The sweep generator can sweep increasing and decreasing frequencies, and using either a linear or log sweep rate. **Settings
 ** All of the user preferences in each of the above applications can be made persistent between restarts of the App. All parts of the App have direct access to a help document. Audio Kit - essential for those working in audio, sound and music.

About

LivePlayback

This audio player is designed for live events, specifically for theatrical productions requiring precise track control. It allows users to set cue points for seamless transitions and offers flexible playback and repeat modes.

Highlights
  • Optimized for live event audio playback
  • Stop playback after each track
  • Add CUE points to jump to specific positions
  • Multiple play modes (Continue All, Continue Cue, Continue OFF)
  • Multiple repeat modes (Repeat OFF, Repeat One, Repeat CUE)
Features
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Optimized audio player for live events. Especially for playbacks in musicals, where playback has to be stopped after each track. You can add CUE points to jump to chosen positions in the tracks. play-modes: (Continue All / Continue Cue / Continue OFF). repeat-modes: (Repeat OFF, Repeat One, Repeat CUE).

Screenshots

Audio Kit4 screens
LivePlayback1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Kit at 3.5 against LivePlayback's 3.0. Audio Kit also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). LivePlayback's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). 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

Audio Kit costs $2.99 and LivePlayback $4.99 up front. Audio Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LivePlayback asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Kit holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Kit has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Audio Kit's written reviews are positive against 62% of LivePlayback's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Kit ships an update every 6 months, LivePlayback every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Audio Kit versus LivePlayback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio KitLivePlayback
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinusoid Pty LtdBenjamin Lange

Customer experience

Audio Kit

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative21.1%

LivePlayback

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Kit

One-time1
  • Sweep Generator for Audio Kit$1.99
None

LivePlayback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Kit free?
Audio Kit costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LivePlayback free?
LivePlayback costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Kit or LivePlayback?
Audio Kit is rated higher. Audio Kit averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while LivePlayback averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audio Kit or LivePlayback have ads?
Neither Audio Kit nor LivePlayback shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Kit or LivePlayback?
Audio Kit ships an update every 6 months, and LivePlayback every 16 months. Most recently, Audio Kit was updated on September 28, 2026 and LivePlayback on June 1, 2026.

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