Comparison

RTA Audio vs Audio Elements

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

Audio Elements

This app offers a professional multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor. Create, record, mix, and master audio with advanced tools and a variety of effects, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Multi-track recording and editing
  • Real-time audio effects and live monitoring
  • Advanced mixing tools
  • Professional-grade effects library
  • Project management and export
  • Precision audio tools
Features
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Audio Elements – Pro Audio Editor & Music Studio, Create, record, mix, and master your audio like a pro — all from your phone. Audio Element is a complete multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor designed for musicians, podcasters, voice artists, and audio creators. Key Features **Multi-Track Recording & Editing** Record multiple tracks with precision. Cut, split, loop, copy, paste, deactivate, and move audio clips freely across the timeline. **Real-Time Audio Effects & Live Monitoring** Apply effects live and hear instant feedback — ideal for creating announcement-style vocals or live audio experiences. **Advanced Mixing Tools** Control your mix with panning, gain, mute, solo, and unlimited undo/redo options for non-destructive editing. **Professional-Grade Effects** Includes essential and creative audio FX: * Reverb, Echo, Delay * Multiband EQ, Compressor, Gain Boost * Chorus, Vibrato, Stereo Widen * Pitch Shift, Time Stretch * High-pass, Low-pass Filters **Project Management and Export** * Save and reopen full project sessions * Export audio as MP3, WAV, or M4A * Select bitrate and export specific timeline ranges * Import audio from local storage **Precision Audio Tools** * Built-in metronome * Looping and time navigation * Audio device selection * Adjustable buffer size and multiple sample rates for low-latency performance Why Choose Audio Elements? Whether you're recording a song, mixing voiceovers, producing podcasts, or editing sound effects, Audio Element gives you professional studio control in a portable format. Download Now Start creating, editing, and mixing today — with Audio Elements, your studio is always with you.

Screenshots

RTA Audio4 screens
Audio Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Elements at 4.5 against RTA Audio's 3.6. Audio Elements also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 28 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RTA Audio's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Audio Elements sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Elements holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTA Audio has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, Audio Elements every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RTA Audio versus Audio Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTA AudioAudio Elements
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (31 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Ball s.r.o.Kushum Mijar

Customer experience

RTA Audio

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

Audio Elements

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTA Audio

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$14.99
1 purchases

Audio Elements

One-time1
  • Audio Elements$4.99

Questions

Is RTA Audio free?
RTA Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Elements free?
Audio Elements is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RTA Audio or Audio Elements?
Audio Elements is rated higher. RTA Audio averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Audio Elements averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do RTA Audio or Audio Elements have ads?
Neither RTA Audio nor Audio Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTA Audio or Audio Elements?
RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, and Audio Elements every 5 days. Most recently, RTA Audio was updated on September 28, 2026 and Audio Elements on September 19, 2026.

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