# Analyzer vs Open Sound Meter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Sound Meter at 100% against Analyzer's 47%. Open Sound Meter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Analyzer's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $69.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Analyzer costs $14.99 and Open Sound Meter $69.99 up front. Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Open Sound Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Sound Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Sound Meter's.

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, Open Sound Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Analyzer | Open Sound Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$14.99** | $69.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analyzer/id454225351/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [DSP Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/454225356) | [Pavel Smokotnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552933261) |

## 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 |


### Open Sound Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259)

This application allows real-time tuning and control of audio systems. It provides comprehensive measurement and analysis tools for various audio parameters, with options to store, adjust, and average results. Calibration files and direct console connections enhance measurement accuracy.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio system tuning, Spectrum, SPL, Magnitude, Phase analysis, Store, adjust, and average measurements, Apply calibration files for microphones, Direct connection to mixing consoles, Project saving to device or iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Analyzer free?

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

### Is Open Sound Meter free?

Open Sound Meter costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Analyzer or Open Sound Meter?

Open Sound Meter is rated higher. Analyzer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Open Sound Meter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Analyzer or Open Sound Meter have ads?

Neither Analyzer nor Open Sound Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Analyzer or Open Sound Meter?

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Open Sound Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Analyzer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Open Sound Meter on October 16, 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.*