Comparison

Frequency Meter PRO vs 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
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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

Spectrum Analyzer

Visualize audio frequencies with real-time analysis. Features include a sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis, and adjustable graphical representations. Gain insights into your sound environment with advanced tools.

Highlights
  • Sound level meter
  • Multichannel harmonic analysis
  • Adjustable graphics
  • AI-powered sound source analyzer
  • Real-time analysis
  • FFT analysis
Features
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Spectrum Analyzer is a pro audio tool with sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis and detailed graphical representation. Learn something new about your sound environment with real-time analysis! FEATURES: - sound level meter; - harmonic analyzer; - adjustable graphics; - AI-powered sound source analyzer. SOUND LEVEL METER - precise measurement of sound and noise level - real-time results HARMONIC ANALYZER - multichannel FFT analysis; - adjustable parameters; - graphical representation. ADJUSTABLE GRAPHICS - various graphics and diagram types; - zoom of selected chart areas. This app offers subscriptions. The paid version includes AI noise detection, immersive 3D visualization, and customizable settings. The free version offers dB/Hz measurement, 2D mode, and limited visualization options. Privacy Policy: https://musicbreath.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://musicbreath.com/tos

Screenshots

Frequency Meter PRO3 screens
Spectrum Analyzer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spectrum Analyzer at Free against Frequency Meter PRO's $2.99. Spectrum Analyzer also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Frequency Meter PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) 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

Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; Frequency Meter PRO costs $2.99 up front. Spectrum Analyzer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Frequency Meter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum Analyzer has 197 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Frequency Meter PRO's written reviews are positive against 5% of Spectrum Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency Meter PRO ships an update every 4 months, Spectrum Analyzer fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Frequency Meter PRO versus Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency Meter PROSpectrum Analyzer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (30 ratings)4.2 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubomir Havran BINARTSMusic Breath

Customer experience

Frequency Meter PRO

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

Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings197 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative90.0%

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

Spectrum Analyzer

From 197 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Accurate frequency identification
  • ✅ Clear and easy-to-read display
  • ✅ Useful noise floor setup feature
  • ✅ Works well when ads are removed

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely aggressive monetization strategy
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔊 Loud ads that ignore device mute settings
  • 🚫 Requires subscription/payment to access core features
  • 😤 Deceptive purchase practices and accidental charges

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
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  • 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
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  • 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

Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App becomes unusable after iOS 16 update
  • Crashes immediately on iPhone 5 with iOS 7
  • Cannot exit app on iPhone X without reboot
  • App freezes when changing settings or views
  • Inaccurate frequency readings
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  • Slow and unresponsive performance
  • App hijacks device sound settings
  • Accidental in-app purchases triggered by home button
  • Subscription charges without clear user consent
  • App locks users into year-long subscriptions with no cancellation option

Requested features

7 requests
  • Audio file import functionality
  • Customizable background colors for chroma key compatibility
  • Ability to record audio instead of only analyzing
  • Better documentation and help files
  • Improved sensitivity for detecting soft sounds
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  • Dark mode option
  • Upfront pricing disclosure before download

In-app purchases

None

Frequency Meter PRO

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Spectrum Analyzer

Subscriptions9
  • Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • One Month Sale$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Year Sub. with discount$19.991 Year
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$25.993 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 2 months subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time4
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Additional Settings Controls$15.99
  • Full Pack + No Ads$19.99
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  • Get More$19.99

Questions

Is Frequency Meter PRO free?
Frequency Meter PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrum Analyzer free?
Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frequency Meter PRO or Spectrum Analyzer?
Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Frequency Meter PRO averages 1.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.2 from 197 ratings.
Do Frequency Meter PRO or Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Frequency Meter PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Frequency Meter PRO or Spectrum Analyzer?
Frequency Meter PRO ships an update every 4 months, and Spectrum Analyzer fortnightly. Most recently, Frequency Meter PRO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spectrum Analyzer on September 24, 2026.

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