Comparison

Oscilloscope vs auSCOPE X

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

auSCOPE X

Visualize audio waveforms in real-time with this powerful oscilloscope app. Analyze stereo signals with high resolution, precise triggering, and intuitive controls. Works as a standalone app or AUv3 extension for various audio hosts.

Highlights
  • Two Channel Audio Oscilloscope
  • Pixel-accurate, frame-accurate, sample-accurate traces
  • Sophisticated Trigger System with 3 modes
  • Pausable Trigger System with zoom and pre-trigger viewing
  • AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or Stand-Alone App
  • Universal App for iPhone and iPad
  • VoiceOver screen reader support
Features
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auSCOPE X is the Smart Audio Oscilloscope that lets you see your sound clearly and quickly. Its Two Channel Design lets you look at stereo audio waveforms in real time in glorious pixel-accurate resolution. auSCOPE X has a sophisticated, full-featured Trigger System which allows you to capture a wide variety of audio signals quickly and easily. It’s FAST - the carefully thought out engine yields absolute minimum latency from when you HEAR your sound to when you SEE its waveform, so your user experience is snappy and satisfying. The simple yet powerful interface is designed for precise, intuitive control over your traces. It’s VERSATILE - auSCOPE X works as either an AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or a Stand-Alone App. Whether you're a beginner who's just learning sound or a seasoned audio expert, auSCOPE X is an Essential App in your Audio Tool Box. We hope you enjoy it and we’re excited to see the cool things that you do with auSCOPE X! FEATURES - Two Channel Audio Oscilloscope - Beautifully-rendered, pixel-accurate, frame-accurate, sample-accurate traces in high contrast colors make every detail easy to see - Way higher resolution than a hardware oscilloscope - Hideable controls eliminate screen clutter so you can focus on what matters most - your traces - Touchable Trigger Dot lets you quickly and easily lock onto your signals - 3 Trigger Modes (Auto, Normal, & Single) give you the versatility to capture a variety of signal types - from a single drum hit to a full rhythm pattern to an evolving synth - Pausable Trigger System lets you view and enjoy a trace as long as you want - Zoom In & Out on both Trace Height and Width - Scroll Horizontally to see after and before the Trigger Event (Pre-Trigger Viewing) - 9 Selectable Trace Colors allow you to color-code your sessions - AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or Stand-Alone App - Verified to work great in AUv3 Hosts such as GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, apeMatrix, BeatMaker 3, & Auria Pro - As a Stand-Alone App audio can be passed through to iPad's built-in speakers, Headphone/Line Out, or to any iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning or USB-C jack - auSCOPE X works on iPad, iPhone, & iPod touch - auSCOPE X is a Universal App - auDSPr strived to design Apps for Everyone - Languages: All auDSPr audio apps support for 简体中文, Español, русский, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Svenska, Latviešu - Accessibility Features - VoiceOver screen reader support assists visually impaired users APPLICATIONS - Sound design - See and understand attack transients - View individual cycles of synthesizer waveforms as they evolve - Use Single Trigger Mode to capture 1-shot sounds such as drum hits - Test, characterize, or troubleshoot audio equipment - Audio education - Ear training - Impressing your friends and family SPECIFICATIONS - auSCOPE X passes your audio signal through untouched - sample for sample, bit for bit - so there is zero signal degradation - Audio signal path uses state of the art Double Precision 64-bit Floating Point for maximum accuracy - Stereo In, Stereo Out - Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96 kHz sample rates - User Guide embedded in App - no internet connection required to read it SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with iOS 9.0 & up (iPad 2, iPad mini (1st Generation) iPhone 4s, iPod touch (5th Generation), & up) - Support way back to iOS 9 means auSCOPE X works on every iPad model except one - the very first iPad Breathe new life into your old iPad by using auSCOPE X to make it a dedicated, precision audio oscilloscope. - AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions require iPad 4, iPad mini 2, and up - 88.2 & 96 kHz sample rate require iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning or USB-C jack

Screenshots

Oscilloscope4 screens
auSCOPE X2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: auSCOPE X at $5.99 against Oscilloscope's $19.99. auSCOPE X also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). Oscilloscope's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 56%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 auSCOPE X $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Oscilloscope against 4.2 for auSCOPE X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Oscilloscope's written reviews are positive against 56% of auSCOPE X's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Oscilloscope versus auSCOPE X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOscilloscopeauSCOPE X
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)4.2 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS169.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX AppsauDSPr

Customer experience

Oscilloscope

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

auSCOPE X

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

None

auSCOPE X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oscilloscope free?
Oscilloscope costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is auSCOPE X free?
auSCOPE X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oscilloscope or auSCOPE X?
auSCOPE X is rated higher. Oscilloscope averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while auSCOPE X averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Oscilloscope or auSCOPE X have ads?
Neither Oscilloscope nor auSCOPE X shows ads.

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