Comparison

Audio Tools vs SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

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

Head to head
About

Audio Tools

This app offers comprehensive audio editing capabilities, including cutting, merging, format conversion, and playback speed adjustment. It also features a built-in recorder and a local file server for easy file management. Advanced tools allow for accompaniment creation and noise reduction.

Highlights
  • Cut, copy, paste, fade in/out audio
  • Merge multiple audio files
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Convert audio formats
  • Record audio with quality settings
  • Local file server for uploads/downloads
  • Create accompaniment by reducing vocals
  • Reduce noise by filtering frequencies
Features
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AudioTools is a professional, free, simple, and fast audio editing program. Whether you're making music or just playing it, give AudioTools a try! Audio Editing Cut, copy, paste, add silence, fade in, fade out for any audio Detailed editing history panel for quick undo/redo to specific steps Millisecond-level editing precision Audio Merging Merge multiple audio files into one Flexibly adjust the merging order Audio Playback Speed Change the playback speed of audio Preview modifications anytime Audio Format Conversion Convert audio to acc, mp3, wav, m4a, flac, opus, ogg No loss of quality in format conversion Specify the desired output quality Recorder Simple operation Specify the recording quality Upload, Download AudioTools has a built-in local file server Other devices can download your edited audio within the local network or upload audio to AudioTools on your phone Note!! This is only a local file server; AudioTools will not upload your audio or share it with any third-party servers!" Making Accompaniment It can eliminate or reduce the singer's voice to make accompaniment. Reducing Noise It can remove sounds below a specified Hz to reduce the impact of noise. 3D Sound Effects Achieve 3D sound effects by rotating the left and right channels.

About

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

Transform your device into a professional audio analysis tool. Visualize sound in real-time with a high-resolution spectrum, perform precise sine sweep measurements, and analyze frequency content over time. Save, compare, and export your audio data.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum visualization
  • Sine sweep measurements for system response
  • Spectrogram for time-frequency analysis
  • Comparison and overlay of multiple measurements
  • Export data as CSV or PNG
  • Pro features for advanced analysis
Features
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SpectralScan turns your phone into a professional audio analysis tool. Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) Visualize your acoustic environment live with a high-resolution frequency spectrum. Adjust smoothing, peak hold, and frequency range on the fly. Sine Sweep Measurements Run a precision sine sweep and capture the full frequency response and impulse response of any speaker, room, or audio system. Spectrogram Watch frequency content evolve over time with a scrolling waterfall display. Compare & Export Save multiple measurements, overlay them for comparison, and export as CSV or PNG. Pro features: multiple sweep measurements, fine octave smoothing, peak frequency display, and additional color themes and more coming.

Screenshots

Audio Tools4 screens
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB at none against Audio Tools's shown. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Audio Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. Audio Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audio Tools versus SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio ToolsSpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer治燐 王Otsukare AB

Customer experience

Audio Tools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audio Tools

Subscriptions2
  • monthly member$4.001 Month
  • annual member$12.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime member$15.00
1 purchases

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

One-time1
  • SpectralScan Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Audio Tools free?
Audio Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB free?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Tools or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB have ads?
Audio Tools shows ads; SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Tools or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB?
Audio Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB every 9 days. Most recently, Audio Tools was updated on October 6, 2026 and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB on October 19, 2026.

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