Comparison

iAudioTool vs Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA

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

Head to head
About

iAudioTool

This app provides advanced audio analysis tools for professionals and enthusiasts. It includes features like RT60, SPL metering, spectrum analysis, and signal generation to help you understand and optimize sound environments. Calibration features ensure accurate measurements for various audio applications.

Highlights
  • RT60 measurement
  • SPL meter
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Signal generator
  • Polarity checker
  • ISO Octave Calibration
Features
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Room Reverberation (RT60), SPL (dB) Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Polarity Checker. Features 1/1, 1/3 & 1/6 octave RTA modes, Leq, RT60 (wideband, and Octave), spectrogram, peak frequency, Fast, Medium & Slow filters, Flat & A/C Weighting, Averaging, SPL Chart Recorder, Noise Criteria (NC), White/Pink Noise, Sine, Square, Triangle, Sweep, Ramp and Impulse signals & loudspeaker polarity checker. Frequency spectrum store & load, RT60 store, and Chart store. Stored files can be sent as Email. Includes ISO Octave Calibration feature - corrects for your device's microphone response. Also includes wideband calibration. The calibration discs are moved up or down so as to obtain a flat response, and match the overall SPL to that of an external meter. Use: home theater, audio engineer, car audio, etc Online manual at: https://sites.google.com/site/bofinit/iaudiotool Please join the AudioTool Discussion Group to request features or report problems: http://groups.google.com/group/audiotool-discussion-group AudioTools's Spectrum Analyzer component uses FFT on batches of samples recorded at the microphone. Hann windowing reduces aliasing. Recorded spectra may be stored as files in the device memory, and then loaded later and displayed together with the live spectrum. The "Store" button will store the current live spectrum. The "Load" button brings up a list of stored spectra. One of these can be chosen, or the "Cancel" item selected to return to the main display, or the "Clear" item selected to remove the currently loaded spectrum. Data collection can be paused and restarted. The deciBel meter component uses IIR filters and exponential averaging to calculate Flat, A and C weighted response at speeds of Fast, Medium and Slow. A pair of cursors can be shown on the RTA and Chart Recorder displays: each can be moved to any position, and will display the SPL & time/frequency values measured there. Initially, both cursors are positioned mid-screen - simply drag them to a new position with the fingertip. The cursors can be turned on and off in the Menu. The loudspeaker polarity checker can be used to check whether a loudspeaker is wired in phase: connect the AudioTool output to the speaker under test, select "Polarity" from the signal generator screen, then return to the RTA screen. If the speaker is out of phase (polarity reversed) AudioTool will show "Pol ---", otherwise "Pol +++" if the speaker is in phase. The Noise Criteria (available from the Menu) function shows a set of NC contours overlaid on the 1/1 Octave RTA display and the calculated real time current NC value is also shown. The Chart Recorder shows a moving trace of the SPL measurements over the last few minutes. Reverberation (RT60) measurements can be made by starting the RT60 component and using a loud clap (or similar) to trigger the measurement. RT60 times measure how much reverberation or echo there is in a room or auditorium. The Signal Generator generates White and Pink Noise, Sine, Square, Triangle and Ramp waves, and Impulses. The generator uses multiple cycled buffers that are refreshed randomly so ensuring truly random White/Pink noise. The Pink Noise algorithm uses Kemmet's method to adjust White Noise into Pink. Sine/Square/Ramp/Triangle Frequency can be set via the arrow buttons or directly entered using the keyboard. The Impulse signal is a delta, issued approximately once per second. The accuracy in frequency of the generated periodic signals is quite good: on the iPad, errors were of the order of 1% throughout most of the range. Sine wave fidelity is good throughout most of the audio range. Other signals' leading and trailing edges show ringing and decreasing frequency response artefacts in the upper ranges. Disclaimer: iAudioTool's performance depends on the iPad/iPhone hardware, and is not guaranteed to meet any audio measurement or safety standards.

About

Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA

Analyze sound frequencies and decibel levels with this advanced tool. Ideal for tuning audio systems, it offers real-time spectrum analysis and sound metering for various applications.

Highlights
  • Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer
  • FFT Plot - Fast Fourier Transform
  • Integrated Sound Level Meter (dB-A)
  • Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer
  • Hold Max and Min Peaks
  • Various Window Functions
Features
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Spectrum Analyzer is full of fantastic advanced features you won’t find elsewhere easily! This app offers a fast and accurate spectrum analysis suitable for both amateur hi-fi enthusiasts and professional A/V engineers. This incredibly precise, pro level tool is perfect for tuning your home cinema, car stereo, subwoofers, and more. Spectrum analyser gives insight into your sounds and deconstructs the audio spectrum, showing the levels of the various frequencies in your audio signal. The built-in sound meter provides high-quality measurement results when measuring ambient noise levels in a multitude of real-life scenarios. Features include- ● Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer ● FFT Plot - Fast Fourier Transform ● Smooth HD Graphics ● Multispectral Harmonic Analyzer ● Integrated Sound Level Meter (dB-A weighted) FFT Features ● FFT size from 256 to incredible 16384 ● Hold Max and (unique feature) Min peaks ● Linear and Logarithm scales ● Various window functions: Rectangle, Hanning, Hamming, Tukey, Cosine, Lanczos, Blackman ● Max frequency live tracking ● Selected frequency live tracking ● Fullscreen mode Octave RTA features ● Bars and unique spline plot modes ● Full, 1/3, 1/6 octave modes ● Hold max mode ● Selected bar tracking. And much more... Please feel free to contact us with any questions, problems or ideas via e-mail support@lspapps.com. Privacy Policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42622625 Terms of Use https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42622625

Screenshots

iAudioTool1 screens
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA at Free against iAudioTool's $2.99. Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3K vs 13). iAudioTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 dB RTA is free to download; iAudioTool costs $2.99 up front. Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iAudioTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA has 3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iAudioTool's written reviews are positive against 44% of Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAudioTool ships an update every 2 months, Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iAudioTool versus Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAudioToolAudio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)4.5 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews43.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian BunnMarina Polyanskaya

Customer experience

iAudioTool

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative51.7%

Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA

All ratings3,042 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative49.0%

Bugs and requests

iAudioTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Incorrect frequency readings in Octave RTA mode
  • Inability to switch between microphone sources

Requested features

4 requests
  • External microphone support
  • Ability to save and compare measurement results
  • More detailed instructions and tutorials
  • Vertical orientation option

In-app purchases

None

iAudioTool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Spectrum Analyzer Pro$7.99

Questions

Is iAudioTool free?
iAudioTool costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA free?
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iAudioTool or Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA?
Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA is rated higher. iAudioTool averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.
Do iAudioTool or Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA have ads?
Neither iAudioTool nor Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAudioTool or Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA?
iAudioTool ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA every 5 months. Most recently, iAudioTool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Audio Spectrum Analyzer dB RTA on October 29, 2026.

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