Comparison

Soundbeam vs TB GonioMeter

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

Head to head
About

Soundbeam

Visualize sound in real-time with this audio analyzer. It displays sound as a classic oscilloscope and offers spectral visualization using Fourier transform. Connect instruments or use the built-in mic to explore audio frequencies and intensity.

Highlights
  • Spectrum and waveform views
  • Real-time audio analysis
  • High-resolution Fourier transform
  • Recording functionality
  • Gesture controls for adjustments
  • Connect external audio devices
Features
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Soundbeam helps you see what everyday sounds look like and visualizes sounds you can't even hear! Plug in your electric guitar, a mic or any other (hi-Z) device to your mini-jack input and get accurate measurements. You can always use the built-in mic. We paired stylish controls and an old-school interface with high precision signal processing algorithms, creating a new way to experience sound. Soundbeam is an real-time audio analyzer (RTA) that processes the input of your microphone displaying it like a classic oscilloscope. It also features a spectral visualization of the audio using high resolution fourier transform (FFT) for accurate measurements. Get a dose of nostalgia with Soundbeam now! Key Features: * Spectrum and waveform views * Recording functionality * Gesture support for frequency range and intensity levels adjustment * Visualization controls * ...and one more thing! Plug in your headset or guitar and watch what happens! Controls: * While in "spectrum mode", pinch the monitor vertically or horizontally to change frequency range and intensity levels respectively. You can also pan the soundwave with one finger. * In "waveform mode" pinch the screen vertically to adjust intensity levels. * Double tap on the screen to reset view. * Tap & slide the intensity knob horizontally to adjust it.

About

TB GonioMeter

Analyze stereo image imbalances and frequency correlations in real-time. Ensure your audio content is high quality and compatible with mono down-mixes, crucial for mobile entertainment. This tool offers detailed waveform inspection and balance spectrum analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time goniometer for stereo image waveforms
  • Real-time correlation meter and spectrum
  • Real-time stereo balance and spectrum meter
  • Color themes for UI
  • Mono down-mix compatibility check
  • Optimized for iPad, compatible with iPhone/iPod Touch
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ToneBoosters GonioMeter is a one-stop stereo image analysis AUv3 plug-in. Easily identify stereo image imbalance or frequency ranges with negative correlation. Ensure that the content you create is of high quality and mono down-mix compatible, an essential requirement for mobile entertainment! The ToneBoosters GonioMeter stand-alone app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. Since most iOS devices only have mono microphone capabilities, we strongly suggest to use the integrated AUv3 plug-in (app extension) version instead. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters GonioMeter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Real-time goniometer to inspect stereo image waveforms - Real-time correlation meter and correlation spectrum meter - Real-time stereo balance an stereo balance spectrum meter - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

Soundbeam4 screens
TB GonioMeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB GonioMeter at Free against Soundbeam's $0.99. TB GonioMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Soundbeam's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 22) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TB GonioMeter is free to download; Soundbeam costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Soundbeam against 4.6 for TB GonioMeter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Soundbeam's written reviews are positive against 100% of TB GonioMeter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundbeam ships an update every 9 months, TB GonioMeter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Soundbeam versus TB GonioMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundbeamTB GonioMeter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (74 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPZ Mobile LimitedToneBoosters

Customer experience

Soundbeam

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%

TB GonioMeter

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Soundbeam

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone 5 with no waveform display
  • Waveform display not appearing despite controls working
  • Quarter-second latency between audio and display
  • Moving waveform displayed even when music is paused
  • iPhone reset during app usage
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  • Orientation rotation not intuitive (tap top-left corner undocumented)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Longer recording capability (with IAP option)
  • Horizontal zoom in waveform mode with time scale display
  • X/Y function for advanced analysis
  • Timebase adjustment controls
  • Trigger functionality
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  • iPad-specific universal app version
  • Absolute SPL (Sound Pressure Level) measurement
  • dB level display in waveform mode
  • Black background option for cleaner display
  • Support for internal audio playback monitoring
  • Music library integration as visualizer
  • Lower frequency range support (down to 10-20Hz)
  • Record and compare feature for sound matching
  • Adjustable scan rate for slow sampling

TB GonioMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Soundbeam

No in-app purchases

None

TB GonioMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soundbeam free?
Soundbeam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB GonioMeter free?
TB GonioMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soundbeam or TB GonioMeter?
TB GonioMeter is rated higher. Soundbeam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while TB GonioMeter averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Soundbeam or TB GonioMeter have ads?
Neither Soundbeam nor TB GonioMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundbeam or TB GonioMeter?
Soundbeam ships an update every 9 months, and TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Most recently, Soundbeam was updated on October 26, 2026 and TB GonioMeter on October 24, 2026.

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