Audio Kit vs Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
- Waveform Scope
- SPL Meter with A-weighting
- Signal Generator (Sine, White, Pink Noise)
- Sweep Generation (In-App Purchase)
- Screen Capture
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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.
Pro
This app emulates the sound of an iconic analog poly synthesizer, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities from warm pads to soaring leads. It features advanced modeling, multiple filter styles, and extensive customization options for musicians.
- 10-voice polyphonic analog synth emulation
- Authentic Poly-Mod and filter modeling
- Dual filter styles: Classic Stepped and Modern Smooth
- Extensive preset library with 600+ sounds
- Microtonality panel with 150 curated scales
- AUv3 plugin support for DAWs
- Vintage-style step sequencer and arpeggiator
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PRO-A5 (10-Voice Analog Synth) Experience the warm organic sound of the most iconic analog poly synth ever made. From Lush Brass, Silky Pads and Basses to Soaring Leads, this is the sound that defined Music Icons from the 80s to Radiohead. MAKE THE MUSIC YOU LOVE "SOUNDS AMAZING!" – Jim Sheridan, Live Band on "Name that Tune" TV Show on Fox Indie, Hip Hop, Pop, Funk, 80s, Synthwave, Rock, Lo-Fi, EDM, Ambient.. your sound awaits! "Sounds Authentic and Beautiful" – Synth Anatomy PURE SYNTH POWER! 2 FILTERS: Classic "REV 3" Inspired Stepped Filter Grit with Beautiful Stepping & Modern Smooth options Powerful Oscillator Sync, Poly Mod, Per-voice Analog Panning, Poly Unison stacks... "Pro-A5 synth is bonkers!!! Great job!!" – Kennard Garrett, Grammy-winning producer Plus a magic “Tune Rez” button that instantly tunes the filter self-oscillation so you can play the filter “I’m speechless. My most favorite analog synth on iPad ever. Unbelievable 70s / 80s feel” – Jay Zen, Producer "Fantastic! I've got at least 100 synths, yet Pro-A5 has impressed me. Great emulation and sounds unique. Genius!" – DMT Cymatics "This thing sounds totally insane. Makes me want to put wooden sides on my iPad" – Bri Kup "It has that warmth that other digital synths don't have" – Fieldtone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/proa5 FEATURES • Desktop-VST Quality 10-Voice poly synth • NEW Sound Engine with advanced analog-modeling DSP • Authentic Poly-Mod with Filter ENV & OSC B as sources • Professionally modeled filter with self-oscillation • MICROTONALITY Panel + 150 Curated Scales (Microtonal, Indian, 12-tone, and more) • 600+ Exclusive Presets included (more to come) • 2 Filter styles: Classic Stepped "REV 3" Inspired and Modern Smooth • Magic “Tune Rez” button to instantly tune self-oscillation • 10 voices x 5 unison voices = almost a P-50?! You know the sound. If you need more details: • Raw, gritty Oscillator Sync • Accurate PWM engine with unique hardware-style Poly Mod behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for mono and poly sounds • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Original Hardware controls fit on one screen on iPad! • Aftertouch with 60+ possible destinations • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations • LFO Shapes use analog resistor-mix behavior with soft-limiting • Dual assignable Touch Pads for real-time performance control • Classic Arpeggiator • Vintage-style Step Sequencer • NEW Cascading Reverb • FX: Rage Limiter, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more • MIDI keyboard support + MIDI Learn • Universal app for iPhone and iPad • 432 Hz and selectable A-Tuning • Choose a key like Cm, Bb, Fm, and more. Select from Major, Minor, Blues, Pentatonic, and other scales you know and love! • Bonus Filter panel with slopes, envelope inversions, and extra goodies • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use PRO-A5 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF No other apps required. Play it standalone, connect a MIDI keyboard, map your controls with MIDI Learn, and start making music right away. EXPRESSIVE CONTROL PRO-A5 is built for performance. Use velocity, aftertouch, touch pads, LFOs, Poly Mod, MIDI Learn, and real-time FX control to make sounds move, breathe, and evolve. FREE UPGRADES MPE and Polyphonic Aftertouch are planned as a FREE future upgrade. PRO-A5 brings classic poly synth magic into the future. LEGAL NOTICES PRO-A5 is an original AudioKit instrument created to celebrate music-making and classic analog synthesis. It is not an official emulation, clone, or recreation of any specific hardware instrument. “REV 3” is used descriptively to refer to a revision-style sound character and does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by Sequential or any other third-party manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pro at 4.8 against Audio Kit's 3.5. Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Audio Kit's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Audio Kit costs $2.99 and Pro $9.99 up front. Audio Kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro has 78 ratings behind it against 6, 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 96% of Pro's.
Audio Kit ships an update every 6 months, Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Kit | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #124 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sinusoid Pty Ltd | AudioKit Pro |
Customer experience
Audio Kit
Pro
In-app purchases
Audio Kit
- Sweep Generator for Audio Kit$1.99
Pro
No in-app purchases









