Comparison

Frequency Analyzer vs Pitch Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Frequency Analyzer

Transform your device into a professional audio analysis tool with advanced FFT analysis, SPL monitoring, and detailed visualizations. Record, analyze, and export audio data with precision calibration and multiple weighting filters.

Highlights
  • Real-time FFT analysis
  • Calibrated SPL measurements
  • 32-bit float audio recording
  • Synchronized video recording
  • Spectrogram and octave band analysis
  • Export WAV, CSV, images, and videos
Features
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Transform your device into a professional-grade audio analysis suite with industry-leading 32-bit float processing, precision calibration tools, and comprehensive visualization capabilities. PROFESSIONAL ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT • Real-time FFT analysis with configurable window sizes up to 4096 points • Reference SPL measurement with calibrated sound pressure level monitoring • Professional microphone correction with frequency-specific calibration curves • Reference tone calibration for precise frequency measurements • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) for stable, accurate readings • Industry-standard weighting filters: dBA, dBC, dBZ, and linear magnitude • Multiple window functions: Hanning, Hamming, Blackman ADVANCED VISUALIZATION MODES • High-resolution spectrum analyzer with peak detection • Real-time waveform display • Professional spectrogram • Octave band analysis • Amplitude tracking over time • Total level monitoring with min/max/average statistics POWERFUL RECORDING & ANALYSIS • High-quality 32-bit float audio recording and playback • Synchronized video recording with audio analysis overlay • Event tracking system with timestamped notes • Playback synchronization with all recorded events and measurements • Location mapping for environmental noise surveys • Export capabilities: WAV audio, CSV data, high-resolution images and videos PRECISION DECIBEL MEASUREMENT • Calibrated SPL measurements with reference level adjustment • Real-time dB monitoring with peak hold functionality • Statistical analysis: Leq, Lmax • Configurable time averaging (0-1000ms) • Frequency-weighted noise exposure calculations • Exposure calculator for NIOSH and OSHA IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS • Acousticians and audio engineers • Environmental noise consultants • Musicians and sound designers • Room acoustics optimization • Industrial noise monitoring • Educational and research applications • Live sound reinforcement • Building acoustics assessment Download now and unlock the full spectrum of acoustic measurement capabilities. DISCLAIMER This is a consumer application designed for general audio analysis and educational purposes. It is not a certified measurement instrument and should not be used where legally compliant or certified measurements are required. For professional acoustic assessments requiring traceable calibration or regulatory compliance, we recommend using an external calibrated measurement microphone with certified sound level meters. EULA: https://frequency-analyzer.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Pitch Hunter

This app transforms your iPhone into a sophisticated audio analysis tool. It detects and displays sound frequencies, identifies notes, and visualizes energy across the spectrum in real-time. It also features sound generation, pest repelling, and a library of animal calls.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrogram with peak-hold pitch tracker
  • Band presets for various ultrasonic frequencies
  • Built-in classifier for common ultrasonic sounds
  • Tone generation with multiple waveforms (20 Hz - 22 kHz)
  • Automated hearing test and room resonance finder
  • Ultrasonic pest repeller with adjustable settings
  • Library of animal calls organized by region
Features
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Pitch Hunter turns your iPhone into a pocket lab for the sounds around you — and the sounds you can't quite hear. Point it at a speaker, a mosquito, or a wall that hums at 2 a.m. and see the frequency, the note name, and the energy across the spectrum in real time. Pitch Hunter listens up to the limit of your microphone and shows you what's there. — What's inside — DETECT A live 48 kHz spectrogram with a peak-hold pitch tracker and a lock-state gauge that firms up as a signal holds steady. Band presets for Mosquito (14–20 kHz), Electronics (10–20 kHz), Coil Whine (15–22 kHz), CRT Flyback (8–12 kHz), and Full Range (2–22 kHz). A built-in classifier tags mosquito wingbeats, flyback whine, ultrasonic repellers, and switching-supply noise. The gauge reads dB above a per-band ambient baseline the app measures on the fly — each band remembers the lowest baseline it has ever seen, so moving somewhere quieter sharpens the reading. GENERATE Play any frequency from 20 Hz to 22 kHz with clean sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth waveforms. Useful for testing speakers, checking hearing thresholds, tuning instruments, and hunting rogue room resonances. A built-in Hearing Test sweeps your audible range and plots where your ears roll off. A Room Resonance Finder sweeps a tone while listening back, and flags the frequencies your walls are amplifying. REPEL Tuned ultrasonic pulses in the 15–22 kHz band for common pests, with adjustable duty cycle, auto-shutoff up to 8 hours, and a first-run safety confirmation. Works only while the app is foregrounded — the tone cannot run in the background. A short disclaimer explains what the science does and does not support. No snake oil. CRITTERS A curated library of animal calls organized by region — Aquatics (humpback whale, orca, bottlenose dolphin, beluga, sperm whale, blue whale), Africa, Americas, and Asia. Each species card shows the natural frequency range, the subset your iPhone speaker can actually reproduce, and a stylized preview. Europe and Down Under are scaffolded for upcoming updates. CALIBRATION SWEEP Long-press the header to kick off a hidden sweep that measures your specific phone's microphone + speaker response curve. The app adapts its scale to your hardware so the numbers on screen are meaningful — the kind of self-test that usually needs a measurement mic. — Built for — • People who want to see what sound is actually in the room, not a pretty animation • Pest-control pros tracking ultrasonic deterrents • Electronics hobbyists chasing switching-supply noise • Field sound designers scouting mosquito-free locations • Biology students comparing marine-mammal vocalizations • Anyone whose hearing rolls off above 14 kHz and wants to see what they're missing — Privacy & build — • All analysis runs on device. No audio leaves the phone. • No account, no cloud, no tracking SDKs, no network calls. • Microphone permission only. • Accessibility-first: VoiceOver labels everywhere, full Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion opt-out. • One-time Pro unlock for Repel and Critters. No subscription. — Important — Pitch Hunter is an enthusiast tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose hearing loss, tinnitus, or infestations. Repel-mode tones are below the level of general audibility for most adults but may still be perceptible to pets and young children — use at sensible volumes, especially around animals. Questions, feature requests, or bug reports: pitchhunter@jaredgrover.com

Screenshots

Frequency Analyzer4 screens
Pitch Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pitch Hunter at 100% against Frequency Analyzer's 10%. Pitch Hunter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Frequency Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Frequency Analyzer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pitch Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pitch Hunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frequency Analyzer has 169 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Frequency Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pitch Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 days, Pitch Hunter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Frequency Analyzer versus Pitch Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency AnalyzerPitch Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (169 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings169 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManfred KuegelJared Grover

Customer experience

Frequency Analyzer

All ratings169 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Pitch Hunter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Frequency Analyzer

Subscriptions10
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual$44.991 Year
  • Frequency Analyzer Pro Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access for lifetime$89.99
None

Pitch Hunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frequency Analyzer free?
Frequency Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pitch Hunter free?
Pitch Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frequency Analyzer or Pitch Hunter?
Pitch Hunter is rated higher. Frequency Analyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Pitch Hunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Frequency Analyzer or Pitch Hunter have ads?
Neither Frequency Analyzer nor Pitch Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frequency Analyzer or Pitch Hunter?
Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 days, and Pitch Hunter every 2 days. Most recently, Frequency Analyzer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pitch Hunter on October 20, 2026.

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