Comparison

Frequency Meter PRO vs Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

Frequency Meter PRO

Analyze audio frequencies in real-time using your device's microphone. Visualize audio levels, noise, and frequency ranges with a spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope. Export data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio scanning
  • Spectrum analyzer visualization
  • Frequency oscilloscope
  • Adjustable noise threshold
  • Customizable frequency range
  • Export data to CSV
Features
Read full description

Frequency Meter PRO is a comprehensive tool for audio frequency diagnostics. Includes REAL TIME scanning of audio signal from internal or external microphone. *** OUTPUT *** Visualization is done on real like device that shows: - Audio level - Noise Level - Frequency range - Current frequency - Frequency oscilloscope - Spectrum analyzer *** ACCURACY *** Application is calibrated with real tone generator. Working range is around 15 - 22500 Hz, and accuracy around +/- 0.5 %. *** NOISE LIMIT *** You can easily set a limit that removes noise treshold with included trackbar. *** RANGE SELECTION *** Choose minimum and maximum frequency you want to scan. *** EXPORT *** You can export output chart to comma-separated file that you can later analyze with MS Excel or other table processor. Application shares document folder in iTunes. *** SUPPORT*** Please don't hesitate to write us for details or questions: lubomir.havran@gmail.com

About

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

This application analyzes audio input from your microphone, displaying both the waveform and amplitude spectrum in real-time. It offers extensive customization for display, calculation, and signal generation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous waveform and spectrum display
  • Configurable display layouts
  • Selectable FFT size and averaging
  • Frequency weighting options (Flat, dBA, dBC)
  • Octave band analysis
  • Audio signal and noise generation
  • Peak hold and pitch meter
Read full description

This RTA app supports simultaneous display of "Audio Waveform", as well as the FFT-based "Amplitude Spectrum" (frequency magnitude) and "Spectrogram" (frequency distribution over time), for audio signals input from a microphone. (FFT: Fast Fourier Transform, RTA: Real Time Analyzer) [Features] - Supports simultaneous display of Waveform / Spectrum / Spectrogram - Supports orientation both portrait and landscape - FFT size - Window function - Spectrum average - Spectrum Tilt - Frequency weighting (Flat, dBA, dBC) - The type of expressing the frequency of Spectrum / Spectrogram (Linear, Log) - Displays the peak level and its frequency of the spectrum - Peak Hold (displays the results of holding past peak values ​​of the spectrum) - Octave Analysis (displays the spectrum divided into octave bands) - Generates the audio signal (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - Generates the noise signal (white noise, pink noise) - Pitch meter display The Pro version offers Ad-Free Viewing and High-Resolution Analysis (FFT size: 16384, 32768, Spectrum Average: 4, 8). [Setting items] 1. Screen structure : Select the display screen configuration. View Num : 1, 2 View Type : - 1 screen : Wave (Waveform) / 1D (Spectrum) / 2D (Spectrogram) - 2 screens : W+1D / W+2D / 1D+2D Layout : Vertical / Horizon 2. Frequency Axis Scale Type : Selectable the type of expressing the X direction (frequency) of Spectrum / Spectrogram. - Linear: Distributed at equal intervals - Log: The intervals increase logarithmically 3-1. FFT size : 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384, 32768 (* 16384, 32768 is available in the Pro version.) 3-2. Window function : Hanning, Hamming, Blackman, No window 4. Spectrum Average Number of spectrum average for a display of spectrum. 1, 2, 4, 8 (init value: 1) (* 4 and 8 are available in the Pro version.) Higher value will make the spectrum less noisy and more smooth, at the cost of lower time resolution. 5. Spectrum Tilt : Compensates the visual slope of the spectrum around a 1 kHz pivot. -6.0 to +6.0 dB/oct in 0.5 dB/oct steps (0 means no tilt). 6. Frequency Weighting : Selectable frequency weighting. - Flat: No frequency weighting is applied. - dB(A): Frequency response that takes into account human hearing. - dB(C): Relatively flat response. 7. Peak Hold : Displays the results of holding the past maximum values ​​(peak values) of the spectrum. 8. Octave Analysis : Displays the results of classifying the spectrum into octave bands. Division method: - FFT: Spectral display - 1/24, 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1 octave: Display divided into octave bands Calc method: - Max: Displays the maximum spectrum value in each band - Average: Displays the average spectrum value in each band 9. Generates the audio signal : Set the audio signal to be generated. - There are 4 types of waveform. (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - It can set the value of the frequency in 20Hz - 20000Hz. 10. Generates the noise signal : Set the noise signal to be generated. - There are 2 types of noise. (White noise, pink noise) [Other] - Background color: Black, White - WaveForm: Line Color (Green, Yellow, Invert), Line Width (1.0 ~ 6.0 px) - Spectrum: Bar color (Green, Yellow, Color patterns) - Spectrogram: Colormap, Display range (-150 ~ -60 dB), Display time (4 ~ 60 sec), Apply Spectrum Tilt - Bluetooth connection policy selection (disabled, HFP, A2DP). - Scaling of Waveform / Spectrum display in the Y direction (magnification: 0.5 - 2.0). - Scaling of Spectrum / Spectrogram display in the X direction (magnification: 1.0 - 16.0).

Screenshots

Frequency Meter PRO3 screens
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer at 79% against Frequency Meter PRO's 15%. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.8). Frequency Meter PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; Frequency Meter PRO costs $2.99 up front. Audio / Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Frequency Meter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio / Spectrum Analyzer has 1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Frequency Meter PRO's written reviews are positive against 79% of Audio / Spectrum Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency Meter PRO ships an update every 4 months, Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Frequency Meter PRO versus Audio / Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency Meter PROAudio / Spectrum Analyzer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (30 ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubomir Havran BINARTSLoop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

Frequency Meter PRO

All ratings30 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative76.7%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative78.7%

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings1,035 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Frequency Meter PRO

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Identifies frequency quickly
  • 💡 Can filter sound frequencies
  • 💡 Detects harmonics
  • 💡 Useful for ultrasonic devices
  • 💡 Can be used to tune instruments

Room to improve

  • ❌ Inaccurate readings
  • ❌ Not a reliable frequency meter
  • ❌ Fake, toy, not a frequency meter
  • ❌ Useless for tuning
  • ❌ Waste of money

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable features
  • ⚙️ Accurate measurements
  • 🚀 Helpful for troubleshooting
  • 💡 Useful for ghost hunting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery and CPU usage
  • 🚫 Inappropriate ads/content
  • 🔒 Security concerns with payment info

Bugs and requests

Frequency Meter PRO

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Sticks on a reading
  • Below C4 indicates wrong notes
  • Frequency range indicated when NOISE indicator is ON
  • Fails to change output when tone changes
  • Works only if shut down and restarted
Show 20 more
  • App crashes on open
  • App worked only once, now nothing happens
  • Crashes ever since the update
  • Crashing at the push of a button
  • Meter freezes
  • Locks up after 3-5 seconds
  • Buttons don't work
  • App closes when buttons are pressed
  • Cannot download
  • Ne fonctionne pas sur iPad mini, pas d accès au micro
  • Threshold sliders don't work as expected
  • App doesn't read frequency and gives out odd numbers
  • Barely works
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't work on anything but a pure sine wave
  • Fails to work on current iOS version
  • Freezes every time I use it
  • Does not work at all
  • Random numbers displayed
  • Sometimes determines frequency well, other times completely wrong

Requested features

15 requests
  • Include a short/simple manual
  • Explain how to find CSV file in iTunes
  • Update with accuracy fix
  • Allow measurement of frequencies above 20kHz
  • Add help function for operation
Show 10 more
  • Improve display readability
  • Add option to filter background noise
  • Allow selection of recording intervals
  • Add real-time display of all main frequencies
  • Allow filtering of frequencies in a certain range
  • Include instructions in updates
  • Increase size of data presentation screen
  • Support for iPhone 5 resolution
  • More control over frequency filtering
  • Dark mode option

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on latest measurement
  • White noise instead of expected functionality
  • Disconnects AirPods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sampling rate adjustment
  • Wave shape tracking
  • Audio file analysis
  • Octave analysis

In-app purchases

None

Frequency Meter PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio / Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis)$11.49

Questions

Is Frequency Meter PRO free?
Frequency Meter PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio / Spectrum Analyzer free?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frequency Meter PRO or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Frequency Meter PRO averages 1.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Audio / Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Frequency Meter PRO or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Audio / Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Frequency Meter PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Frequency Meter PRO or Audio / Spectrum Analyzer?
Frequency Meter PRO ships an update every 4 months, and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Frequency Meter PRO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio / Spectrum Analyzer on September 21, 2026.

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