Comparison

Live Spectrogram vs EMF Radiation Detector Reader

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

Head to head
About

Live Spectrogram

Visualize sound frequencies in real-time with this tool. It displays audio intensity across time and frequency using color, helping you perfect singing, analyze animal calls, or locate household noises.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio visualization
  • Frequency analysis
  • Time-based spectrum display
  • Intensity shown by color
  • Singing voice perfection
  • Animal call analysis
  • Sound source identification
Features
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Visualize audio with this handy tool. It displays the frequencies of sound around you over time. The horizontal axis is time, the vertical is frequency, and the intensity of frequencies is shown using pretty shades of red. Use it to: Perfect your singing voice Analyze the call of animals Identify and locate annoying sounds around your house Learn about the world of frequency analysis I hope you enjoy this handy little tool!

About

EMF Radiation Detector Reader

Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) around you using your phone's sensors. Identify high-radiation zones in your home and workplace to better organize your environment and potentially improve well-being. Measure EMF emitted by various electronic devices and appliances.

Highlights
  • Detect EMF radiation
  • Measure EMF levels
  • Identify risk zones
  • Organize living space
  • Measure appliance emissions
  • No expensive equipment needed
Features
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> Detect Invisible Fields: Find the ElectroMagnetic Fields around you in seconds > Pro-Grade Precision: High-accuracy Magnetic Field Analyzer & Gauss Meter with Advanced Signal Stabilization. > Record, Analyze & Export: track trends with interactive data charts and save detailed logs for professional analysis. Check out the areas where you work (desk, meeting rooms), where you sleep (bed), where you relax (couch, living room) and find the levels of EMF you are exposed to. Also use the app to measure the fields emitted by your appliances (computer, fridge, speaker, phone...). PROFESSIONAL MAGNETIC FIELD ANALYZER & GAUSS METER: Discover the invisible magnetic world around you. Using your device’s internal magnetometer, the app provides a comprehensive look at the electromagnetic fields (ELF) generated by electronic devices, wiring, and ferromagnetic materials. NEW PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: - 3-Axis Vector Analysis: Real-time $x, y,$ and $z$ coordinate tracking for precise field directionality. - Interactive History Graphs: Visualize time evolution with high-resolution charts that track spikes and trends. - Clean Signal Mode (LPF): Toggle an advanced Low-Pass Filter to stabilize readings and remove sensor jitter for professional-grade clarity - Save & Export Logs: Record your sessions and export data for further analysis in external software. VERSATILE USE CASES: Electronics Inspection: Measure the magnetic footprint of computers, speakers, and home appliances. Metal Detection: Locate ferromagnetic objects like iron pipes or steel studs behind walls. Interference Calibration: Find the "quietest" zones for sensitive electronic equipment or audio setups. USER EXPECTATIONS & DISCLOSURE: This app is designed as a sophisticated utility for detecting Magnetic Fields (ELF). What it detects: Magnetic flux from magnets, ferrous metals, and the low-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by electronic components, power supplies, and speakers. What it does NOT detect: This app is not a radio frequency (RF) scanner. It cannot detect Wi-Fi signals, Bluetooth, 5G cellular radiation, or microwave leakage. DISCLAIMER: - This app is intended for educational and utility purposes. It is not a substitute for certified industrial or scientific equipment. It does not provide medical advice or guarantee "safe zones" in a clinical sense. This app does not guarantee exact measures as other fields can interfere with the compass inside your phone, which is used to detect the fields. SUBSCRIPTIONS: - Length: weekly, yearly - Your payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can be done via the Settings app of your device. For more detail, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 . - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can also be done directly from the app: Go to ‘Settings’ screen inside our app, tap on ‘Manage Subscriptions’ and the app will directly open the list of your Subscriptions with the AppStore. You can select a subscription and check available plans or cancel subscription. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/

Screenshots

Live Spectrogram4 screens
EMF Radiation Detector Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMF Radiation Detector Reader at Free against Live Spectrogram's $1.99. EMF Radiation Detector Reader also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 6) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 31 months). Live Spectrogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) 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

EMF Radiation Detector Reader is free to download; Live Spectrogram costs $1.99 up front. EMF Radiation Detector Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Live Spectrogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Spectrogram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMF Radiation Detector Reader has 4.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Live Spectrogram's written reviews are positive against 53% of EMF Radiation Detector Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Spectrogram ships an update every 31 months, EMF Radiation Detector Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Live Spectrogram versus EMF Radiation Detector Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive SpectrogramEMF Radiation Detector Reader
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrueger Systems, Inc.Rounding Squares BV

Customer experience

Live Spectrogram

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

EMF Radiation Detector Reader

All ratings4,738 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative38.1%

Bugs and requests

Live Spectrogram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EMF Radiation Detector Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Readings inconsistent or inaccurate
  • Doesn't work as expected, only detects magnets

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sound or vibration alerts for high EMF
  • Provide more information on EMF levels and safety
  • Improve layout to avoid ads covering readings

In-app purchases

None

Live Spectrogram

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EMF Radiation Detector Reader

Subscriptions2
  • EMF Radiation Detector Premium Week3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • EMF Radiation Detector Premium Year$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Spectrogram free?
Live Spectrogram costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMF Radiation Detector Reader free?
EMF Radiation Detector Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Spectrogram or EMF Radiation Detector Reader?
Live Spectrogram is rated higher. Live Spectrogram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while EMF Radiation Detector Reader averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Live Spectrogram or EMF Radiation Detector Reader have ads?
EMF Radiation Detector Reader shows ads; Live Spectrogram does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Spectrogram or EMF Radiation Detector Reader?
Live Spectrogram ships an update every 31 months, and EMF Radiation Detector Reader every 7 months. Most recently, Live Spectrogram was updated on September 4, 2026 and EMF Radiation Detector Reader on September 24, 2026.

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