# User Scale vs Spectral Hold

The clearest difference is price: User Scale at Free against Spectral Hold's $1.99. User Scale also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). Spectral Hold's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

User Scale is free to download; Spectral Hold costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spectral Hold holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | User Scale | Spectral Hold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/user-scale/id579231060/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-hold/id6781717170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Callback Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896220942) |

## What reviewers say

### User Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/user-scale/id579231060)

This iPad application allows musicians to control the tuning scale of their Roland instruments. It enables real-time adjustments to key tunings, applying consistent values across notes of the same name during performances.

**Highlights:** Control tuning scale with iPad, Change instrument key tunings, Apply consistent tuning values, Real-time performance control

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spectral Hold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectral-hold/id6781717170)

This audio processor analyzes sound in real-time, allowing you to tilt the frequency spectrum or freeze a moment into a sustained drone. Shape your audio with adjustable gain and pivot frequencies.

**Highlights:** Spectral tilt EQ, Spectral freeze effect, Adjustable pivot frequency, Real-time audio analysis, Dry/wet mix control, Delay compensation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is User Scale free?

User Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spectral Hold free?

Spectral Hold costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, User Scale or Spectral Hold?

Spectral Hold is rated higher. User Scale averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spectral Hold averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do User Scale or Spectral Hold have ads?

Neither User Scale nor Spectral Hold shows ads.

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