LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer vs Spectrum Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer
Visualize surrounding sounds with dynamic, colorful graphics that react to music and speech. This app uses your device's microphone to display fluid animations, offering various visualizers and color themes for an engaging audio experience.
- Visualize surrounding sounds
- Fluid, colorful graphics
- Bounce to the beat
- Multiple visualizers
- Multiple color themes
- Automatic gain correction
- Microphone sensitivity control
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***** "Great job with this one guys, I'm a DJ and I run this app in my booth, the chicks dig it." - VegasMC LED Audio Spectrum uses your iPhone or iPad microphone to visualize sound through fluid, colorful graphics that bounce to the beat! Now you can actually "see" any surrounding sound such as speech, music, singing and more. The app comes with a handful of simple, yet outstandingly implemented visualizers and each has multiple color themes to choose from. Feature Highlights: ● High-speed sampling for fluid, responsive graphics ● Multiple color themes to choose from ● Automatic gain correction for loud environments ● Microphone sensitivity level control ***** "If you liked the cool graphic equalizer on your super-old stereo, this is for you!" ***** "If you're an audiophile, musician, DJ, or simply an appreciator of music, this app is definitely worth it!" ***** "Set your iDevice down near the speakers at any party and you have a great visual add for your guests!" ***** "Looks great in your car - just attach it to the dashboard and have a graphic EQ display like older radios had in the 90's!"
Spectrum Analyzer
Visualize audio frequencies with real-time analysis. Features include a sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis, and adjustable graphical representations. Gain insights into your sound environment with advanced tools.
- Sound level meter
- Multichannel harmonic analysis
- Adjustable graphics
- AI-powered sound source analyzer
- Real-time analysis
- FFT analysis
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Spectrum Analyzer is a pro audio tool with sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis and detailed graphical representation. Learn something new about your sound environment with real-time analysis! FEATURES: - sound level meter; - harmonic analyzer; - adjustable graphics; - AI-powered sound source analyzer. SOUND LEVEL METER - precise measurement of sound and noise level - real-time results HARMONIC ANALYZER - multichannel FFT analysis; - adjustable parameters; - graphical representation. ADJUSTABLE GRAPHICS - various graphics and diagram types; - zoom of selected chart areas. This app offers subscriptions. The paid version includes AI noise detection, immersive 3D visualization, and customizable settings. The free version offers dB/Hz measurement, 2D mode, and limited visualization options. Privacy Policy: https://musicbreath.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://musicbreath.com/tos
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Verdict
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer and Spectrum Analyzer both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 5% of Spectrum Analyzer's. LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On rating 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
Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer costs $4.99 up front. Spectrum Analyzer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer against 4.2 for Spectrum Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum Analyzer has 198 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 5% of Spectrum Analyzer's.
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer ships an update every 3 months, Spectrum Analyzer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer | Spectrum Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better | 4.2 (198 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews — better | 5.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 198 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONYX Apps | Music Breath |
Customer experience
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer
Spectrum Analyzer
User reviews
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer
From 23 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great visuals
- 🚀 Responsive and sensitive to audio
- 💡 Reminds users of old-school stereo equipment
- 🎨 Variety of visualization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
- 🔇 Doesn't play music directly, only reacts to microphone
- 🔌 Incompatible with Bluetooth/USB audio
- 🔍 Limited customization options
Spectrum Analyzer
From 198 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Accurate frequency identification
- ✅ Clear and easy-to-read display
- ✅ Useful noise floor setup feature
- ✅ Works well when ads are removed
Room to improve
- 💰 Extremely aggressive monetization strategy
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud ads that ignore device mute settings
- 🚫 Requires subscription/payment to access core features
- 😤 Deceptive purchase practices and accidental charges
Bugs and requests
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cuts off Bluetooth audio when app is opened
- Microphone sensitivity issues causing false triggers
- Compatibility problems with older iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add Bluetooth/USB audio support
- Allow playing music from device library
- Provide more visualization options and customization
- Implement AirPlay support
Spectrum Analyzer
Reported bugs
10 issues- App becomes unusable after iOS 16 update
- Crashes immediately on iPhone 5 with iOS 7
- Cannot exit app on iPhone X without reboot
- App freezes when changing settings or views
- Inaccurate frequency readings
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- Slow and unresponsive performance
- App hijacks device sound settings
- Accidental in-app purchases triggered by home button
- Subscription charges without clear user consent
- App locks users into year-long subscriptions with no cancellation option
Requested features
7 requests- Audio file import functionality
- Customizable background colors for chroma key compatibility
- Ability to record audio instead of only analyzing
- Better documentation and help files
- Improved sensitivity for detecting soft sounds
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- Dark mode option
- Upfront pricing disclosure before download
In-app purchases
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer
No in-app purchases
Spectrum Analyzer
- Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- One Month Sale$9.991 Month
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- 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- 1 Year Sub. with discount$19.991 Year
- 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$25.993 Months
- 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 2 months subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
- No Ads$9.99
- Additional Settings Controls$15.99
- Full Pack + No Ads$19.99
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- Get More$19.99
Questions
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