Comparison

RTA Audio vs StageWave

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

Head to head
About

RTA Audio

Analyze audio in real-time with detailed frequency spectrum and waveform visualizations. Record and export your audio analysis results, including spectrograms and frequency tables, for sharing or archiving.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio analysis (FFT)
  • Recording and offline processing
  • Spectrogram and waveform visualization
  • Exportable analysis reports (PDF)
  • Adjustable resolution and frequency scale
  • Peak and RMS metering
Features
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RTA Audio Realtime analyzer with recording and Visualizer module with export. ••• Realtime analyzer ••• Realtime analyzer gives you the ability to analyze realtime audio input (built-in microphone or external audio accessory inputs) using Fast Fourier Transform with selected window function. You can also record the input for future offline processing or export. ••• Visualizer ••• This module presents you the results of offline audio analysis. Selecting previously captured recording gives the graph view, spectrogram and waveform of the audio data. Simple controls gives you the ability to play, loop, seek and change rate of the recording synchronized with analysis data presentation. Export function allows you to share or archive your analysis. Resulting PDF document contains basic recording information, spectrogram, peak & RMS graph and frequency table data with maximum peaks (with the time of the occurrence in recording) ••• Features ••• Resolution: 1/2 - 1/96 Octave Logarithmic frequency scale Fixed frequency range (20 - 20kHz) Tone scale view C₀- H₈ (A₄ = 440Hz) Peak hold graph Peak average graph RMS average graph Pointer (watch) function Peak and RMS input meter ••• Audio input specification ••• Audio session mode - measurement Input gain control Sample rate: 48000 Hz Bit depth: Float32 Channel: 1(mono) Frequency range: 20Hz - 20kHz Dynamic range: -100dB - 0dB ••• FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) specification ••• Frame size: 8192 Overlap: from 60% to 90% Smoothing Window: Bartlett-Hann, Blackman, Blackman-Harris (default), Blackman-Nuttell, Cosine, Flat Top, Gauss, Hamming, Hann, Lanczos, Nuttall, Rectangular, Triangular Hardware acceleration

About

StageWave

This software-based system offers wireless personal audio monitoring for musicians. Control your sound mix directly from your smartphone, reducing cable clutter for live performances, recording, and practice.

Highlights
  • Wireless personal monitoring
  • Smartphone control
  • Reduced cable clutter
  • Universal equipment compatibility
  • Wi-Fi enabled connection
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Introducing StageWave: Your Ultimate Wireless Monitoring Solution! Elevate Your Sound Experience Experience the future of stage monitoring with StageWave – the cutting-edge software-based wireless monitoring system. Say goodbye to the cable clutter and embrace seamless audio control right from your smartphone! Key Features: * Minimal Cables: Cut down on clutter with fewer cables compared to traditional monitoring systems. * Smartphone Control: Take command of your monitoring mix directly from your smartphone. * Universal Compatibility: Use StageWave with your existing equipment – all you need is a digital console or audio interface, a computer, a WiFi router, and your trusty smartphone. * Wi-Fi Technology: Harness the power of Wi-Fi for a smooth and reliable connection. How It Works: 1. Connect your console or audio interface to your computer. 2. Link your computer to your router using a network cable. 3. Connect your smartphones to the router via WiFi – it's that simple! Optimize your setup with StageWave and enjoy a personalized monitoring experience like never before. Musicians take control of your sound destiny! Perfect for live performances, recording sessions, and practice sessions. Compatible with Mac and Windows with an easy ASIO setup. Configure your router for optimal performance – check our video guide for a hassle-free experience. Download StageWave now and revolutionize your audio monitoring game! Your stage, your sound, your control. *StageWave is a software-based monitoring system. Ensure compatibility with your equipment before downloading.

Screenshots

RTA Audio4 screens
StageWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StageWave at 4.4 against RTA Audio's 3.5. StageWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). RTA Audio's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 36%) and ratings volume (32 vs 10). On price, 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. RTA Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StageWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StageWave holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of RTA Audio's written reviews are positive against 36% of StageWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, StageWave monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RTA Audio versus StageWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTA AudioStageWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (32 ratings)4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Ball s.r.o.Rodrigo Urbina

Customer experience

RTA Audio

All ratings31 ratings
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative31.7%

StageWave

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTA Audio

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$14.99
None

StageWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTA Audio free?
RTA Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StageWave free?
StageWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RTA Audio or StageWave?
StageWave is rated higher. RTA Audio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while StageWave averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do RTA Audio or StageWave have ads?
Neither RTA Audio nor StageWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTA Audio or StageWave?
RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, and StageWave monthly. Most recently, RTA Audio was updated on October 23, 2026 and StageWave on October 24, 2026.

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