# Soundbeam vs Moon Echo

The clearest difference is price: Moon Echo at Free against Soundbeam's $0.99. Moon Echo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Soundbeam's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 21). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Moon Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Soundbeam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Moon Echo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundbeam | Moon Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbeam/id494982357/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PZ Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780374779) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundbeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbeam/id494982357)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Beautiful, elegant skeumorphic design
- ⚡ Smooth performance with no lag or crashes
- 🔬 Effective oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer functionality
- 💰 Excellent value for price (under $1)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Audio blocking issue when app is running
- 📈 No timebase control for oscilloscope mode
- ⏱️ Limited recording duration (14-15 seconds)
- 🎚️ Difficult intensity knob adjustment
- 📱 Poor support for newer iPhone/iPad screen sizes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Moon Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104)

This free music app simulates echoes using the moon as a radio wave reflector. It creates unique, lively, and lo-fi effects modulated by celestial movements, offering a playful tool for both musicians and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Moon-based echo simulation, Lo-fi musical effect, Celestial modulation, Space education tool, AUv3 and Standalone support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundbeam free?

Soundbeam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moon Echo free?

Moon Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soundbeam or Moon Echo?

Moon Echo is rated higher. Soundbeam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Moon Echo averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Soundbeam or Moon Echo have ads?

Neither Soundbeam nor Moon Echo shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*