Comparison

Analyzer vs VS

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

Head to head
About

Analyzer

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
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The Analyzer is a combination of a sound pressure level (SPL) meter and a full range multiple bands frequency analyzer. It is mainly designed for audio professionals who need to evaluate different working environments (e.g. studios, live stages)... that’s why it’s perfect for anyone who’s in need of acoustical analysis!! It is easy to use and comes with amazing features only known from professional acoustic tools. Use the Analyzer for measuring stages, testing speakers, setting up your hi-fi system, evaluating sound mixing environments, analyzing your instrument... or for measuring the noise your neighbor makes with his new stereo! The Analyzer is pre-calibrated for all iDevices, but it includes a calibration function as well. It comes with a highly intuitive user interface with zoom gesture control, individual color settings, reticle zoom and many more exciting features. The Analyzer can store, load and export measurement data and supports iCloud storage. Combine the Analyzer with external microphones such as the MicW i436 or Microtech M372 for better measurement performance! Or use it with external USB audio hardware like the RME Fireface UCX or the Alesis IO dock, change the measurement scale to dB (FS) and use it as a studio Realtime Analyzer! ANALYZER FEATURES SPL Meter: - SPL measurement weighting functions: A B C Z - Industry standard response times: impulse, fast and slow - Meter switchable to dB FS for measuring with external USB interface - Pre-calibrated for all available iOS devices Realtime Audio Analyzer (RTA) audio engine: - Bandwidth selectable from 1 octave up to 1/1200 octave (depending on your iDevice) - FFT block size from 1024 to 65536 samples - 6 different FFT window functions - Leq measurement - Automatic peak detection - Signal generator: pink and white noise, sine - Manual and automatic calibration - Frequency response compensation for different mic characteristics of the built-in microphones RTA graphics: - Touch gesture zoom - Reticle with lens functionality - Bar or FFT line view - User definable graph colors - Create up to 14 snapshots with hold, Leq, or snapshot function - Workspace concept: store all current snapshots and color settings - Snapshot and workspace storage, load and export - iCloud support: move files between local and iCloud storage - Export to .csv oder .png files: share them via Mail, Dropbox, iTunes etc. - Import of .csv files AVAILABLE AS IN-APP PURCHASES: - Frequency response compensations for Mic-W i436 (with individually adjustable sensitivity), i266, i456, i825, i855, iShotgun and the Apple EarPods

About

VS

Transform your music into dynamic, real-time visuals. This app offers powerful synthesis tools, audio and MIDI reactivity, and a playable interface for creators, musicians, and VJs. Create stunning music videos or prepare live sets with extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Audio and MIDI reactive visuals
  • Playable visual synthesis engine
  • Customizable shaders and media
  • Real-time performance interface
  • Built-in sound visualizers
  • Playlist and output management
Features
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Turn your music into stunning real-time visuals. VS 2 is the ultimate visual synthesizer for creators, musicians, VJs, and performers, combining audio and MIDI reactivity with a powerful, playable visual engine. Prepare live sets, create music videos, or delve into creative exploration with the numerous visual engines and extensive factory content. VS 2 transforms sound into immersive graphics with unmatched control and flexibility. Features: Synced to Your Music - Create visuals that react to audio and MIDI in real time. Every beat, note, and rhythm shapes the visuals you see. Deep Visual Synthesis - Blend shaders, text, images, video, visualizers and live input to compose unique and expressive graphics. Playable Like an Instrument - Trigger visuals live with polyphonic visual voices and perform visuals with the same feel as playing music. Refined Interface - VS 2’s redesigned, performance-focused UI makes complex visuals intuitive and fast to control. Modulation Matrix - Use audio modulators, envelopes, and LFOs along with a built-in matrix to shape visuals in deeply expressive ways. Built-In Visualizers - Waveform, spectrum, and oscilloscope views let you visualize your sound and create custom, social media-ready visualizers. Customizable - Import or code your own shaders and media to create truly personal visual styles. Playlist Manager - Organize and sequence visual sets for shows and creative sessions. Output & Capture - Send output to external displays and record HD visuals with audio directly inside VS. Expanding Ecosystem - Packed with rich factory content and a growing collection of expansion packs to explore. From live performances to studio workflows, VS 2 makes powerful visual synthesis accessible, no steep learning curve, just expressive tools that follow your music. Built on user feedback with workflow improvements and creative flexibility at every turn. Bring your music to life with visuals.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Analyzer at $14.99 against VS's $49.99. Analyzer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). VS's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.9). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Analyzer costs $14.99 and VS $49.99 up front. Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and VS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 40% of VS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, VS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Analyzer versus VS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalyzerVS
Price$14.99 — better$49.99
Rating2.9 (11 ratings)4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB908 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSP MobileImaginando Lda

Customer experience

Analyzer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.5%

VS

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral42.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Analyzer

One-time10
  • Apple Earphones$2.99
  • built-in microphones bundle$2.99
  • Apple In-Ear Headphones$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Apple EarPods$2.99
  • MicW i456$7.99
  • MicW i266$7.99
  • EDUTIGE EIM-003$7.99
  • MicW i436$9.99
  • Røde smartLav$9.99
  • TASCAM iM2$9.99
12 purchases

VS

One-time12
  • Noir Cuts Preset Packs$10.90
  • Raw Reflections Preset Pack$10.90
  • Cyber Spells Preset Pack$17.99
Show 9 more
  • Retina Refill Preset Pack$17.99
  • Retro Riot Preset Pack$17.99
  • Textural Memories Preset Pack$17.99
  • Glitch & Doom$17.99
  • Shattered Illusions Preset Pack$17.99
  • Offset Preset Pack$17.99
  • Dimensional Preset Pack$17.99
  • Battles Preset Pack$17.99
  • Granular Preset Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Analyzer free?
Analyzer costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VS free?
VS costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Analyzer or VS?
VS is rated higher. Analyzer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while VS averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Analyzer or VS have ads?
Neither Analyzer nor VS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analyzer or VS?
Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and VS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Analyzer was updated on October 17, 2026 and VS on October 4, 2026.

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