Comparison

Analyzer vs SoundTools Pro

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

SoundTools Pro

Features
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Engineered for the moment the show goes live. Soundtools Pro is the live FOH companion built for real working engineers. While the show runs, every tap counts. Every readout has to be obvious under house light. Every calculation has to come back instantly — no clutter, no menus, no internet. Five live modules. Built for the booth. -Calculator — Speed of sound, wavelength, delay time, SPL distance law, dB summation, room modes, Sabine RT60. The everyday math, one tap away. -BPM / FX — Tap-tempo, reverb time recommendations, effect delays with feedback math. Sync your delay throws between songs. - LUFS Meter — ITU-R BS.1770 with K-weighting. Integrated, short-term, momentary, true-peak. Stay in spec for broadcast, streaming, or your own loudness target. -Real-time Spectrum — FFT analyzer with peak-hold, plus a feedback finder that tracks the resonance before it rings out. -Acoustic Delay — Measure the actual physical delay between FOH and a mic position using pink noise and cross-correlation. No external test rig required. Why Soundtools Pro? · Built FOR live use — big readouts, dark UI, minimal taps · Works fully offline — your data stays local, no cloud, no tracking · One-time purchase, lifetime updates — no subscription · Made by a working sound engineer who lives at FOH The complete toolkit: · Surviving Audio — Pre-show planning and system design · Your Ear — Free ear training based on 9 EQ pivot points · Soundtools Pro — Real-time tools during the show (this app) Three apps, one story: **train, plan, execute.** About Soundtools Pro is part of the Soundtools Tech ecosystem. Built independently, designed for working pros, priced fairly. No ads. No data harvest. Just tools that work.

Screenshots

Analyzer4 screens
SoundTools Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundTools Pro at none against Analyzer's 10. SoundTools Pro also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99). Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Analyzer costs $14.99 and SoundTools Pro $9.99 up front. Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SoundTools Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Analyzer versus SoundTools Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalyzerSoundTools Pro
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating2.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDSP MobileJuerg Andres

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Analyzer

One-time10
  • Apple Earphones$2.99
  • built-in microphones bundle$2.99
  • Apple In-Ear Headphones$2.99
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  • 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
None

SoundTools Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analyzer free?
Analyzer costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SoundTools Pro free?
SoundTools Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analyzer or SoundTools Pro have ads?
Neither Analyzer nor SoundTools Pro shows ads.

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