Comparison

Analyzer vs Hexa FM

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

Hexa FM

Features
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HEXA FM é um sintetizador FM de 6 operadores para iPhone e iPad, desenvolvido para músicos e produtores que procuram a sonoridade clássica da síntese digital. Use o app de forma independente com seu teclado virtual multitouch sensível à velocity ou carregue-o como instrumento Audio Unit v3 — AUv3 — dentro de hosts compatíveis. O app inclui 128 timbres de fábrica, entre pianos elétricos, órgãos, baixos, leads, pads, metais e sons percussivos. Também permite importar bancos .syx compatíveis com o formato DX7, selecionar presets e organizar seus bancos importados. Possui até 32 vozes de polifonia, modos Poly e Mono, volume, reverb, chorus estéreo e suporte MIDI para velocity, pitch bend, modulation wheel, sustain, aftertouch Sua interface moderna adapta-se ao tamanho da tela do iPhone, iPad e à janela do host AUv3, oferecendo acesso rápido aos bancos, timbres e controles essenciais

Screenshots

Analyzer4 screens
Hexa FM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hexa FM at $5.99 against Analyzer's $14.99. Hexa FM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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 Hexa FM $5.99 up front. Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hexa FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, Hexa FM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Analyzer versus Hexa FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalyzerHexa FM
Price$14.99$5.99 — better
Rating2.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
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 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSP Mobileisael lopes guimaraes

Bugs and requests

Analyzer

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Microscopic frequency call outs
  • App won't load as IAA in Aum or Audiobus
  • Screen stretched, not all frequency range visible
  • Error -214 dB
  • Stopped working after update on iPhone 6 plus, iOS 12.4.7
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  • Crashing on iPhone 5s running 12.4.8
  • Update 3.0 not working on iPhone SE
  • Not rotating on iPhone 11
  • Strange behavior on iPad Pro 2018
  • Graphic equalizer disappearing
  • App crashes on iOS 12.0
  • Microphone not functioning without restart
  • Test signals not playing over Bluetooth
  • App not opening on 4s
  • Graphics analyzer not coming up sideways
  • DB accuracy is off
  • App not loading, requires more current version
  • Doesn't show a trace after iOS update
  • Doesn't work with iPhone 6
  • New iOS broken, won't pick up sound
  • New versions buggy, inconsistent readings
  • Doesn't work on iPad mini Retina, no audio incoming
  • Analyzer not loading after update
  • App crashes immediately on latest version
  • Latest update makes RTA do nothing
  • App crashes when playing with settings
  • Generator with sine tone not working on iPhone 5
  • App continues to run in background, draining battery

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add recorder function
  • Add integrated test tones (Pink Noise, etc.)
  • Add delay for signal representation
  • Add zoomable frequency range
  • Add ability to point to captured peaks
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  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Add split screen spectrogram
  • Add bulk conversion to CSI, bulk mail, bulk delete
  • Add ability to stream generator sounds to AppleTV
  • Add pause function
  • Add instructions/documentation
  • Add ABC weighting correction
  • Add more frequency axis labels

Hexa FM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Hexa FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analyzer free?
Analyzer costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hexa FM free?
Hexa FM costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analyzer or Hexa FM have ads?
Neither Analyzer nor Hexa FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analyzer or Hexa FM?
Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hexa FM every 2 weeks. Most recently, Analyzer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hexa FM on October 24, 2026.

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