Valiance Backbone for CW vs Audio Frequency Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valiance Backbone for CW
Decode Morse code signals in real-time using your device's microphone. This app employs advanced FFT technology to accurately distinguish transceiver signals from noise, offering a high success rate for radio communications. It features a range of tools for signal analysis and log management.
- Real-time Morse code decoding via microphone
- Advanced FFT technology for signal detection
- Minimizes false decodes from noise
- Morse Sound Recorder & Player
- Export text logs and audio data
- Predictive decoding for difficult codes
- Tone and sound pressure measurement
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Morse Decoder: Valiance Backbone for CW (VBC) VBC is the No. 1 Morse code decoder in the Japanese market, encompassing both paid and free categories. This app allows you to decode Morse code using the built-in microphone of your iPhone or iPod touch. VBC utilizes the world's fastest FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) technology to detect and decode carriers. It is specifically designed to minimize false decodes from atmospheric noise, voices, or beep sounds (square or trapezoidal waves). While it will not decode vocalized "dit-dah" sounds, it offers an extremely high success rate for decoding actual transceiver signals. (Please check our videos of real DX station communications). We believe its decoding capability surpasses that of many expensive dedicated hardware units and PC software. The carrier detection mode is highly effective, making it a truly practical tool for active hunting and pouncing in real-world radio operations. The default settings are optimized for the best performance balance. We recommend testing it with an actual radio (800Hz tone) at a short distance using the default configuration. Key Features: Morse Sound Recorder & Player Export text logs, audio data, and history via email Timestamp and cancel stamp insertion in logs Predictive decoding for difficult or connected Morse codes Zero-in Tone Indicator / Shift-in Indicator Tone frequency measurement (±5Hz) Sound pressure measurement (dB) Audio frequency response measurement & automatic correction Peak search / Manual frequency setting (double-tap screen) Automatic speed tracking / Manual speed setting (double-tap screen) Auto Level / Auto Threshold / Manual Threshold (double-tap screen) Noise reduction & waveform shaping via carrier detection Japanese (Wabun) Morse support Signal level adjustment Input Level Over-Range Indicator When the input level exceeds the range (Over-Range), the waveform becomes distorted, leading to poor decoding accuracy. If this happens, please move your device further away from the radio. (Avoid placing the device directly on a vibrating radio; maintain a sufficient distance. The app is designed to decode accurately even from a significant distance.)Supports decoding speeds from 5 to 40 WPM For more information and to see the app in action, please visit our YouTube channel for Real-DX videos and more: http://goo.gl/ALXAqH http://goo.gl/yEu3d1 http://goo.gl/7gp4yw Note: Due to scrolling issues on the decode screen since iOS 8, we utilize the following library for text display. Our sincere thanks to the developer: SECoreTextView Created by kishikawa katsumi on 2015/03/25. Copyright (c) 2013-2015 kishikawa katsumi. All rights reserved.
Audio Frequency Analyzer
This real-time audio analyzer measures and evaluates sound environments with 1/3 octave band frequency response and FFT analysis. It supports calibration for high accuracy and is suitable for various audio testing and tuning applications.
- Real-time frequency spectrum response measurement (1/3 octave, 30 bands)
- FFT Analyzer
- Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz
- Calibration function for high accuracy
- Supports built-in and external microphones
- Snapshot and averaging functions
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"Audio Frequency Analyzer" is a powerful real-time audio analyzer (RTA) app for iPhone. With its simple operation, you can easily measure and evaluate your sound environment. This app measures the frequency response in 30 split band scale of 1/3 octave in real time. It can also display the FFT analysis results. It supports calibration for 1/3-octave bands. By adjusting the characteristics to match not only the built-in microphone but also your external microphone, it achieves high measurement accuracy. "Audio Frequency Analyzer" can be used for various applications, including sound room tuning, speaker settings, audio equipment testing, stage setup measurement, sound mixing environment evaluation and noise environment investigation. Features: - Frequency spectrum response measurement of 1/3 octave unit, 30 bands. (OCT) - FFT Analyzer (FFT) - Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz - Logarithmic amplitude display. - Touch-scroll function to adjust visible amplitude ranges. - Display the measured value of 1/3 oct bands at OCT mode. (dB@OCT) - Function to change the graph slope at FFT mode. (Slope): -3dB/oct (less than 1kHz), +3dB/oct (1kHz or higher) - Peak hold function. (Hold) - Average display function. (Avg): Time linear averaging. Fast-2.56sec, Slow-12.8 sec - Display response control. (Fast/Slow) - Reset of Measurement display position. (Scroll) - Snapshot of Measurement display. (Snap) - Calibration function in OCT mode. (Calibrate): 1/3 octave band offset and total offset setting. - Supports built-in microphone, headset microphone, and external digital audio connection. Note: The first time you access your microphone and photos after installing the app, the iOS system will ask you for permission to access them. If you have not enabled this setting, the app will not be able to access them due to iOS system privacy restrictions. Please enable the access permission in the iOS setting "Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos or Microphone". Please visit our iOS app support page for more information about this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audio Frequency Analyzer at 3.7 against Valiance Backbone for CW's 2.0. Audio Frequency Analyzer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Valiance Backbone for CW's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (73% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads 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
Valiance Backbone for CW costs $3.99 and Audio Frequency Analyzer $9.99 up front. Valiance Backbone for CW sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Frequency Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Audio Frequency Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Valiance Backbone for CW's written reviews are positive against 60% of Audio Frequency Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Valiance Backbone for CW ships an update every 11 months, Audio Frequency Analyzer every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Valiance Backbone for CW | Audio Frequency Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nob | TOON,LLC |
Customer experience
Valiance Backbone for CW
Audio Frequency Analyzer
In-app purchases
Valiance Backbone for CW
- Tip for the Developer$0.99
- Standard Support$4.99
- Premium$9.99
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- Ultimate Supporter$29.99
Audio Frequency Analyzer
No in-app purchases
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