RTA Audio vs Audio Check Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Audio Check Mate
Instantly compare multiple audio tracks, analyze their frequency content, and visualize every detail. Features blind testing, real-time spectrum and waveform analysis, and sample-accurate playback for critical listening and music education.
- Blind Test Mode for objective comparison
- Spectrum & Waveform Analysis
- Frequency Band Solo/Mute
- Master Volume Metering (LUFS, True Peak, RMS)
- Load up to 8 files for comparison
- Sample-accurate playback and looping
- Audio Peak-Normalization
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Instantly compare multiple tracks, analyze frequency content, and visualize every nuance in your audio. Features: Blind Test Mode: Objectively compare and rate tracks—no bias, just your ears! Spectrum & Waveform Analysis: Visualize and compare multiple audio files in real time with professional-grade frequency and waveform displays. The Bands module provides Solo/Mute for up to 8 frequency Bands. Master Volume (one per track) provides LUFS, True Peak, and RMS Metering. Load up to 8 Files for comparison and round robin between them. Sample-Accurate Playback: Sync, cue, and loop with precision—perfect for critical listening, mastering, or music education. Audio Peak-Normalization for a better comparison. Modern, Intuitive Interface: Designed for iPad and iPhone, touch-friendly and easy to use in the studio or on the go. File Compatibility: Supports WAV and MP3 files—just load your favorites and start comparing. Whether you’re choosing the best master, double-checking your mix, or fine-tuning your ears, Audio Check Mate provides the clarity and confidence you need. Download now and experience audio comparison—redefined! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audio Check Mate at 5.0 against RTA Audio's 3.5. Audio Check Mate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). RTA Audio's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. RTA Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audio Check Mate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audio Check Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTA Audio has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, Audio Check Mate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTA Audio | Audio Check Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Ball s.r.o. | AVIN Studios |
In-app purchases
RTA Audio
- Upgrade to full version$14.99
Audio Check Mate
- Audio Check Mate Pro (Annual)$8.991 Year
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