Comparison

SoundScope VR vs QL StageMix

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

Head to head
About

SoundScope VR

This app provides advanced audio spectrum analysis using high-resolution FFT algorithms. It allows users to overlay audio data onto a live camera feed, capture sound events, and save analyses as videos. Enhance your understanding of environmental sounds with detailed visual representations.

Highlights
  • High-resolution FFT audio analysis
  • Overlay analysis on live camera feed
  • Save analysis as video
  • Multiple RTA and Spectrograph modes
  • Adjustable smoothing and decay algorithms
  • Zoomable frequency and dB scales
  • Real-time Spectrograph history
Features
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SoundScope VR for iOS is a full-featured audio spectrum analyzer. It provides advanced audio analysis using the latest FFT-based high-resolution algorithms and tools for detailed and precise audio analysis. SoundScope VR allows you to overlay the audio analysis data over a real-time view of your surroundings, to capture what is causing the sound that you are analyzing. This analysis can be saved as a video on your device. If you need a two-channel FFT for your iOS device, check out Transfer Function, a module in our AudioTools app. SoundScope is based on our proprietary algorithms, techniques, and features. Now, you can have the sophisticated analysis of SoundScope VR on the iPhone platform. The single-channel audio analyzer includes these features: RTA Bar graph, RTA Line graph, RTA Bar & FFT graph, Spectrograph, and VR analysis of environmental sound. A variety of smoothing and averaging algorithms are available, including log, lin, Octave, 1/3rd, 1/6th, 1/12th, 1/24th and 1/48th Octave modes. The decay modes include None, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 averages, and exponential 1-10 second custom decay settings, as well as Infinite, Fast, and Slow. The frequency scale can be zoomed down to a single octave, and the dB scale can be zoomed down to 1dB resolution. Double-tap the screen to return to full frequency response, and to auto-scale the dB scale. Real-time Spectrograph history is saved, just swipe to see sound events that have scrolled off the screen. Other features include high-contrast mode, variable Spectrograph speed, vertical or horizontal running Spectrograph, Difference mode, Peak Tracking, and FFT Windowing. New features include the ability to replace the background with a live video camera feed, and also do screen recording to capture a record the sound levels and also what is happening physically in the space. This is next-level VR audio analysis. All of the standard AudioTools features, such as Save / Recall and the Generator Panel are available. All settings are automatically saved and restored the next time that you run the app. On iPad and larger iPhones, split graph mode is available, so that you can put any two graphs on the screen at the same time. Check out the screenshots to see if your device supports them. SoundScope RTA Spectrum works great with the built-in iOS device microphone, as we have proprietary microphone compensation and calibration database derived for every iOS device. To upgrade to full professional results, use our iTestMic, or iAudioInterface2 with any test & measurement microphone. Also see our other great audio test and measurement apps including AudioTools.

About

QL StageMix

This application allows remote control of Yamaha QL digital mixing console functions from an Apple iPad. It enables engineers to adjust monitor mixes directly from the stage, improving efficiency and mix quality during setup.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Yamaha QL consoles
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Monitor mix adjustment from stage
  • Wireless range control
  • Expanding feature set
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha QL digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions.

Screenshots

SoundScope VR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QL StageMix at Free against SoundScope VR's $24.99. QL StageMix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SoundScope VR's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.1) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

QL StageMix is free to download; SoundScope VR costs $24.99 up front. SoundScope VR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QL StageMix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundScope VR holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of SoundScope VR's written reviews are positive against 67% of QL StageMix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundScope VR ships an update every 3 months, QL StageMix every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SoundScope VR versus QL StageMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundScope VRQL StageMix
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better3.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SmithYamaha Corporation of America

Customer experience

SoundScope VR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

QL StageMix

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundScope VR

One-time1
  • Reference Curves Option$14.99
None

QL StageMix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundScope VR free?
SoundScope VR costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QL StageMix free?
QL StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundScope VR or QL StageMix?
SoundScope VR is rated higher. SoundScope VR averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while QL StageMix averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.
Do SoundScope VR or QL StageMix have ads?
Neither SoundScope VR nor QL StageMix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundScope VR or QL StageMix?
SoundScope VR ships an update every 3 months, and QL StageMix every 4 months. Most recently, SoundScope VR was updated on November 6, 2026 and QL StageMix on November 1, 2026.

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