Comparison

Oscilloscope vs CrossOver Filter

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

Head to head
About

Oscilloscope

Analyze audio and analog signals with a portable oscilloscope. Features include waveform display, triggering controls, and a built-in signal generator for various waveforms. Supports external input for more advanced measurements.

Highlights
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Triggering modes
  • Signal measurement cursors
  • Built-in signal generator
  • Dual channel input support
  • Reference signal calibration
  • Export traces as text file
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"I use this for analog, and audio measurements. Attach an Apple USB adapter and a $40 stereo A-D converter available online, and my iPad is like a $300 O'Scope." -thymeout- Oscilloscope app is great for analyzing audio range signals, or learning oscilloscope measurement basics. The interface includes many standard oscilloscope controls, such as: triggering, time and voltage per division, signal measurement cursors, and more. The app incorporates a signal (function) generator capable of generating sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth waveforms of up to 22 KHz. Calibration to an external reference signal is supported, guaranteeing the accuracy of measurements. Input can be acquired via the built-in microphone or an external mic/probe connected to the headset connector. For best results, use an external audio interface connected to your device dock. This allows for standard audio equipment to be connected, as well as for dual channel input. Oscilloscope probes also be connected (using a BNC connector). When feeding external signals via probes, you should take care not to exceed 1V AC voltage. Currently iDevices support only AC input. For up-to-date information on feeding signals and currently supported audio interfaces, please visit http://oa.onyx3.com Feature Highlights: ● Real-time waveform display (60 FPS) ● Triggering modes: Normal, Auto, Single ● Set trigger level and pre-trigger time ● Dual channel signal generator ● Reference signal calibration ● Pause function to get a screen capture ● Export traces as text file for further analysis ● Measure signal data using cursors ● Use "finger pinch" on screen to set voltage and time base ● Double tap screen to enter Black Panel mode ● Three color themes to choose from ● XY mode for viewing Lissajous figures ● Frequency range 20Hz-22KHz ● iPhone X ready

About

CrossOver Filter

Design and simulate car stereo or home audio crossover filters with professional precision. Calculate various filter types, Q factors, and component values. Includes signal generation and project sharing features.

Highlights
  • Crossover filter calculation (2-way, tweeter, mid-range, subwoofer)
  • Selectable Q factor of Merit (Butterworth, Bessel, etc.)
  • Zobel and Speaker Attenuation calculation
  • Notch circuit calculation
  • Component value calculation (resistors, coils, capacitors)
  • Speaker cable attenuation and resistance calculation
  • Signal generator (frequency sweep, noise)
  • Project PDF/image generation and sharing
Features
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Designs and simulates the Crossover Filter of your car stereo system or home in a simple and professional way at the same time. Features and Functions: • Crossover Filter Calculation for Two-Way 6 / 12 / 18 and 24dB / octave. • Crossover Filter Calculation for Tweeter to 6 / 12 / 18 and 24dB / octave. • Crossover Filter Calculation for Mid-range to 6 / 12 and 18dB / octave. • Crossover Filter Calculation for Subwoofer / Woofer to 6 / 12 / 18 and 24dB / octave. Ability to select the "Q factor of Merit" in Two-Way, Tweeter and Subwoofer / Woofer (Butterworth, Bessel, Chebyshev, Linkwitz-Riley and Linear Phase). • Zobel Circuit Calculation. • Speaker Attenuation Calculation. • "Check Projects" of filters already existing. • Notch Circuit Parallel Calculation. • Notch Circuit Series Calculation. • Calculating Resistances, Coils and Capacitors in series or parallel connections. • Calculation Speaker Cable Attenuation and Cable Resistance with selection of metal cable (Copper, OFC Copper, LC-OFC Copper, Tin-Plated Copper, Nichel-Plated Copper, Silver and Aluminium). • Conversion table for AWG / mm / mm2. • Signal Generator, slide to select the Frequency from 20Hz to 20KHz, Sweep Up and Sweep Down to 20Hz/20KHz, Ascending tones, Descending tones, Pink Noise and White Noise. • Assembly diagram of Crossover. • Generates PDF files or image files to share or save your project. • Sharing of projects through Mail, iMessage and Social networks. • Saving of project in Photo, iBooks, Note, Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, etc. • Printing of project.

Screenshots

Oscilloscope4 screens
CrossOver Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CrossOver Filter at $1.99 against Oscilloscope's $19.99. CrossOver Filter also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16). Oscilloscope's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (72% vs 33%). On ads, 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

Oscilloscope costs $19.99 and CrossOver Filter $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oscilloscope holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oscilloscope has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Oscilloscope's written reviews are positive against 33% of CrossOver Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, CrossOver Filter every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Oscilloscope versus CrossOver Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOscilloscopeCrossOver Filter
Price$19.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS168.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsPasquale Puglisi

Customer experience

Oscilloscope

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.9%

CrossOver Filter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

None

CrossOver Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oscilloscope free?
Oscilloscope costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossOver Filter free?
CrossOver Filter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oscilloscope or CrossOver Filter?
Oscilloscope is rated higher. Oscilloscope averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while CrossOver Filter averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Oscilloscope or CrossOver Filter have ads?
Neither Oscilloscope nor CrossOver Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oscilloscope or CrossOver Filter?
Oscilloscope ships an update every 8 months, and CrossOver Filter every 4 months. Most recently, Oscilloscope was updated on October 6, 2026 and CrossOver Filter on October 6, 2026.

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