Comparison

Audio Kit vs OctaveScope

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

OctaveScope

Features
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OctaveScope – Visualize Piano Inharmonicity The OctaveScope Real-Time Audio Analyzer turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful real-time oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer for music, acoustics, and tuning. Designed for musicians, piano tuners and technicians and the simply curious; it gives you a clear view of sound in both the time and frequency domains. Features • Live Microphone Capture – View incoming audio instantly with low-latency processing. • Waveform Oscilloscope – Inspect raw waveforms and filtered harmonics in real time. • FFT Deconvolution – Analyze fundamental tones and harmonic overtones with precision. • Octave Sizing – Widths from 2:1 to 10:5. • Harmonic Tracking – See multiples of the fundamental frequency (2×, 3×, 4×, etc.) with dedicated filters. • Dark Mode – Clear high-contrast visuals. • Educational & Practical – Great for music practice, instrument tuning, and exploring the science of sound. • Flat-Sharp indicators to visualize intonation. With OctaveScope, you can watch sound unfold — from raw waveforms to harmonic structure — right in your hand. Unlock the beauty of an accurately tuned piano scale with OctaveScope.

Screenshots

Audio Kit4 screens
OctaveScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audio Kit at $2.99 against OctaveScope's $24.99. Audio Kit also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). OctaveScope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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 OctaveScope $24.99 up front. Audio Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OctaveScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Kit ships an update every 6 months, OctaveScope every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio Kit versus OctaveScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio KitOctaveScope
Price$2.99 — better$24.99
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinusoid Pty LtdRichard Barber

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Kit

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

OctaveScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Kit free?
Audio Kit costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OctaveScope free?
OctaveScope costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio Kit or OctaveScope have ads?
Neither Audio Kit nor OctaveScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Kit or OctaveScope?
Audio Kit ships an update every 6 months, and OctaveScope every 10 months. Most recently, Audio Kit was updated on October 15, 2026 and OctaveScope on September 29, 2026.

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