Comparison

RTA Audio vs Audio RTA

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 RTA

This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
  • dB meter
  • Frequency generator
  • Test tones, noise, and sweeps
  • Subwoofer test tools
  • Stereo channel tests
Features
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See the live sound spectrum, find frequency peaks and test your speakers with a practical audio toolkit on your phone. For musicians, sound technicians and installers working with PA systems, studios, instruments and car audio. Use the microphone spectrum as a visual aid when checking sound; the app does not automatically equalize your system. Free basic tools: • Real-time microphone RTA/FFT spectrum • Approximate dB level meter • Frequency generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • Subwoofer and stereo channel tests • White noise for general testing Audio Tools Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to advanced tools: waterfall/spectrogram, third-octave bands, manual dB offset, PNG/CSV exports, pink noise and advanced waveforms and sweeps. Access stays linked to your store account. Measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. Manual dB offset aligns readings to a reference meter; it does not provide certified calibration. Use low volume to protect hearing and equipment. The app does not replace a certified sound-level meter or measure calibrated loudspeaker frequency response. Audio analysis runs on your device; purchases require a connection. The store shows the current Pro price.

Screenshots

RTA Audio4 screens
Audio RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio RTA at 5.0 against RTA Audio's 3.5. Audio RTA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RTA Audio's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). 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 RTA 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 RTA 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, Audio RTA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RTA Audio versus Audio RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTA AudioAudio RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Ball s.r.o.Mateus Polonini Cardoso

Customer experience

RTA Audio

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

Audio RTA

All ratings1 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 RTA

One-time1
  • Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$6.99

Questions

Is RTA Audio free?
RTA Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RTA Audio or Audio RTA?
Audio RTA is rated higher. RTA Audio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Audio RTA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RTA Audio or Audio RTA have ads?
Neither RTA Audio nor Audio RTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTA Audio or Audio RTA?
RTA Audio ships an update every 28 months, and Audio RTA weekly. Most recently, RTA Audio was updated on October 23, 2026 and Audio RTA on October 25, 2026.

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