# Analyzer vs Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

The clearest difference is price: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer at Free against Analyzer's $14.99. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (79% vs 49%). Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; Analyzer costs $14.99 up front. Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's.

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Analyzer | Audio / Spectrum Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analyzer/id454225351/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-spectrum-analyzer/id1508848574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DSP Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/454225356) | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) |

## What reviewers say

### Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analyzer/id454225351)

This app combines a sound pressure level meter with a multi-band frequency analyzer. It's designed for audio professionals and enthusiasts to evaluate acoustic environments, test equipment, and analyze sound in various settings. Offers advanced features and calibration options for accurate measurements.

**Highlights:** SPL meter with A, B, C, Z weighting, Realtime audio analyzer (RTA), Selectable bandwidth up to 1/1200 octave, FFT analysis with selectable block size, Signal generator (pink/white noise, sine), Touch gesture zoom and reticle functionality, Store, load, and export measurement data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apple Earphones | $2.99 | one-time |
| built-in microphones bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple In-Ear Headphones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple EarPods | $2.99 | one-time |
| MicW i456 | $7.99 | one-time |
| MicW i266 | $7.99 | one-time |
| EDUTIGE  EIM-003 | $7.99 | one-time |
| MicW i436 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Røde smartLav | $9.99 | one-time |
| TASCAM iM2 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-spectrum-analyzer/id1508848574)

This application analyzes audio input from your microphone, displaying both the waveform and amplitude spectrum in real-time. It offers extensive customization for display, calculation, and signal generation.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous waveform and spectrum display, Configurable display layouts, Selectable FFT size and averaging, Frequency weighting options (Flat, dBA, dBC), Octave band analysis, Audio signal and noise generation, Peak hold and pitch meter

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis) | $11.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable features
- ⚙️ Accurate measurements
- 🚀 Helpful for troubleshooting
- 💡 Useful for ghost hunting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery and CPU usage
- 🚫 Inappropriate ads/content
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment info

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on latest measurement
- White noise instead of expected functionality
- Disconnects AirPods

**Requested features**

- Sampling rate adjustment
- Wave shape tracking
- Audio file analysis
- Octave analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Analyzer free?

Analyzer costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Audio / Spectrum Analyzer free?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Analyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Analyzer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Audio / Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Analyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer have ads?

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Analyzer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Analyzer or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Analyzer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*