Comparison

SpectrumView vs Complete Vocal Technique Intro

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

Head to head
About

SpectrumView

This app provides real-time audio analysis with a dynamic spectrogram and spectrum analyzer. Visualize audible and inaudible frequencies, measure tones, get feedback on speech, identify sounds, and calibrate instruments. Access recordings and snapshots easily.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrogram and spectrum analyzer
  • Configurable sample rate and frequency resolution
  • Record, pause, and playback audio files
  • Generate snapshots of spectrum data
  • Web file transfer
  • Tap data cursor for precise frequency and level
  • Musical notes or frequency display on tap
Features
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SPECTRUMVIEW Visualise, in real time, the frequencies that you can hear around you and even those you cannot with SpectrumView, your dynamic audio companion for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. SpectrumView provides a high-quality, real-time spectrogram and spectrum analyser display, with a configurable sample rate and frequency resolution. You can use this application to measure the highest tones you can sing, obtain visual feedback of the frequencies in your speech, identify an annoying sound, calibrate musical instruments and all sorts of acoustic analysis. Here's what it can do for you: · Refresh Spectrogram. Allows users to refresh the spectrogram so that it clears the spectrogram that had already been displayed. · Change min and max scale. Allows users to set their own minimum and maximum scale value on the spectrogram and spectrum analyser view, in both linear and log scale. · Set Recording filename. Recording filenames are editable and the suffix can be set to have an incremental value or date/time. · Generate snapshot of the spectrum data from playback and live recordings. [IAP] · Access recordings and snapshots using the "Files" app. All the data can be easily accessible using the "Files" app that is available from iOS 11. · Web File Transfer. Allows you to access your files from another device using a web browser. [IAP] · Logarithmic scale. Allows you to set either linear or logarithmic frequency scales in the Spectrogram and Spectrum Analyser views. [IAP] · Peak hold. Allows you to freeze and hold the peaks of the frequency envelope (three holds in three distinct colours) in Spectrum Analyser mode. [IAP] · Save location. Never forget where a clip was recorded – uses the devices location services. · Auto lock disabled. During playback and recordings auto lock is disabled to prevent the device from automatically locking (if enabled), for uninterrupted recording/playback · Multiple selectable sample rates from 8,000 Hz to 48,000 Hz · High-frequency resolution with configurable signal analysis window lengths or Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) orders. · Sound intensity represented using a colour spectrum scale from -96 dBFS to 0 dBFS. · Frequency Pinch-to-Zoom. Allows you to zoom into the frequency space to look at a specific tone or frequency. [IAP] · Recording and Playback of Audio Files. Provides a fully functional audio recorder that allows you to record, pause and play back files in high-quality, uncompressed, wave format. · Tap Data Cursor. Allows taps on any part of the Spectrogram or Spectrum Analyser display to obtain the exact frequency in Hertz (Hz) and level in decibels (dB) at that point. · Musical Notes or Frequency Display on Tap. Selectable frequency or musical pitch notation to obtain the cent-accurate musical note e.g. A4 (22), when the display is tapped. · Live Spectrogram and Spectrum Analyser Views of Recorded Files. Files recorded can be played back and the Spectrogram and Spectrum Analyser modes can be used to review the audio. · Sharing Recorded Files by Email or iTunes File-sharing. · High Quality Screenshots. · *Improved* Soundcloud support. Audio files can be uploaded to or downloaded from Soundcloud as well as being able to post audio to Facebook. [IAP] · Playback from iTunes library. Files can now be analysed directly form the iTunes library. · *NEW* Import audio from videos in your device library. · Fullscreen mode. Hide the menu at the bottom of the screen to get even more of the screen dedicated to frequency analysis. · Selectable spectrogram colour scales. You can now select one of 7 colour scales for your spectrogram. · Selectable window functions. You can now see the window function options provided. · Apply gain. A maximum of 24dB gain can be applied to make ‘hard to see’ details easier to view. · Open In. Audio files can be directly opened in SpectrumView. View files sent by email directly in SpectrumView.

About

Complete Vocal Technique Intro

Learn a comprehensive singing technique used by professionals worldwide. This app offers practical solutions for vocal issues with clear explanations, illustrations, and sound examples. Explore vocal modes, effects, and healthy singing practices for all music styles.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive vocal technique overview
  • Pedagogical illustrations and graphs
  • Extensive library of sound examples
  • Singing exercises by professional singers
  • Techniques for all music styles
  • Control of four vocal modes
  • In-depth anatomy and physiology descriptions
Features
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Singing is not difficult - Everybody can learn how to sing! The Complete Vocal Technique - Introduction app is available for free and gives you an overview of the contents of the full version. Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) is the world’s biggest singing technique and it has helped professional singers from all over the world for more than 25 years. CVT covers the latest and most innovative research in anatomy, physiology and voice science to secure that any singer can perform any desired sound in a healthy manner. With the Full Version of Complete Vocal Technique app you get your own personal copy of the entire CVT system available at your fingertips. The app combines easily understandable explanations of vocal technique with pedagogical illustrations, graphs, and research to give quick, practical, and applicable solutions to any issue of the voice. All technical, theoretical and pedagogical explanations are supported by an extensive library of sound examples and singing exercises consisting of real life audio examples sung by professional singers. With the Complete Vocal Technique app you have access to all of this in the palm of your hand - in one app - that you can use wherever and whenever you need it.  The CVT app represents ground breaking approaches within vocal pedagogy, and helps professional as well as amateur singers reach new potential and solve problems in their voices. The app covers techniques for all styles of music, how to control the four vocal modes, speech techniques, mastering the various vocal effects - training all sounds in a healthy way. The app lets you unlock the sounds YOU want in your own voice with simple tools, visuals, and training tips, as well as offering in-depth descriptions of anatomy, physiology, and science. Complete Vocal Technique has been used in recording studios, on tours, and in concerts all over the world, and has quickly become an invaluable resource for countless of singers in their work with their voices. Complete Vocal Technique is developed by Cathrine Sadolin and she is continuously researching with ENT doctors, acoustical engineers, and other voice professionals from all over the world.

Screenshots

SpectrumView4 screens
Complete Vocal Technique Intro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Complete Vocal Technique Intro at 4.0 against SpectrumView's 3.1. Complete Vocal Technique Intro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). SpectrumView's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. SpectrumView sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Complete Vocal Technique Intro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Complete Vocal Technique Intro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpectrumView has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpectrumView ships an update every 10 months, Complete Vocal Technique Intro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SpectrumView versus Complete Vocal Technique Intro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrumViewComplete Vocal Technique Intro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (74 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOxford Wave Research Ltd.Complete Vocal Institute

Customer experience

SpectrumView

All ratings74 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.7%

Complete Vocal Technique Intro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

SpectrumView

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Crashes when attempting to zoom on spectrograms
  • Crashes when playing files from iTunes library
  • Microphone hijacking error messages
  • Pinch-to-zoom and pan features not functioning properly
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  • App freezes when backgrounded
  • Spectrogram resets when rotating device orientation
  • Audio plays through speaker instead of headphones
  • Blank screen with no display output
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • Requires in-app purchase prompts for all features after iCloud restore

Requested features

13 requests
  • Logarithmic frequency scale for audio analysis
  • Adjustable time scale/window for spectrograms
  • Ability to analyze audio from music library/iTunes
  • Longer-term averaging for spectrum analyzer
  • A-weighting frequency selection
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  • Batch delete option for recordings
  • Real-time audio input from playing songs
  • Metadata storage (timestamp, location) in WAV files
  • SPL meter functionality
  • 3D display option
  • Adjustable color range for spectrogram
  • Auto-readout of highest amplitude frequency
  • Higher frequency range support (above 20kHz)

Complete Vocal Technique Intro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SpectrumView

One-time7
  • Enable peak hold$0.99
  • Access iTunes and SoundCould$0.99
  • Generate data snapshot$0.99
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  • Enable Log Scale$1.99
  • Disable recording length limit$1.99
  • Enable pinch to zoom$1.99
  • Enable Web File Transfer$1.99
None

Complete Vocal Technique Intro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpectrumView free?
SpectrumView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Complete Vocal Technique Intro free?
Complete Vocal Technique Intro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpectrumView or Complete Vocal Technique Intro?
Complete Vocal Technique Intro is rated higher. SpectrumView averages 3.1 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Complete Vocal Technique Intro averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SpectrumView or Complete Vocal Technique Intro have ads?
Neither SpectrumView nor Complete Vocal Technique Intro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpectrumView or Complete Vocal Technique Intro?
SpectrumView ships an update every 10 months, and Complete Vocal Technique Intro every 7 months. Most recently, SpectrumView was updated on October 18, 2026 and Complete Vocal Technique Intro on October 14, 2026.

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