Comparison

HBM Tuner vs SpecWave

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

Head to head
About

HBM Tuner

Features
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Официальный инструмент для настройки головных устройств Hannibal.

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SpecWave

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Key Features Real-time Spectrum Analysis (See Your Sound) - Instant Visualization: Captures ambient sound via microphone and presents it in beautiful "Line" or "Bar" chart styles, making pitch and volume crystal clear. - Key Data Capture: Displays the current peak frequency and total decibel level in real time, while automatically logging the maximum and minimum decibels for your session. - One-Tap Display Freeze: Tap the spectrum chart anytime to freeze the current frame, allowing you to observe and compare sound details at your own pace. - Multi-Source & Parameter Toggles: Switch between built-in and external microphones with a single tap, and toggle between log/linear frequency axes to suit your needs. - Microphone Gain Control: Easily adjust input sensitivity to your liking. *(Note: This app outputs raw relative values only; for high-precision acoustic measurement, please calibrate with a sound level meter first)* Audio Signal Generation (A Fun Health Check for Headphones & Speakers) - 3 Classic Waveforms: Built-in sine, square, and triangle wave audio signals to instantly turn your phone into a versatile sound transmitter. - Fun Dynamic Frequency Sweeps: Supports fixed frequency playback alongside single, loop, or round-trip dynamic sweep modes. Easily test speaker bass depth or fine-tune audio gear. - Precise Gesture Tuning: Use smooth swipe gestures for silky, precise micro-adjustments to both output frequency and volume gain. Common Use Cases - Measure room insulation or ambient noise decibels at home or in the office. - Test newly purchased headphones or speakers to see if the bass is deep enough and the treble is crisp. - Assist with instrument tuning by viewing the exact sound pitch and frequency. - Explore fun acoustics by playing curious sweep tones with the signal generator.

Screenshots

HBM Tuner4 screens
SpecWave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpecWave at every 6 days against HBM Tuner's every 9 months. HBM Tuner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HBM Tuner ships an update every 9 months, SpecWave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HBM Tuner versus SpecWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHBM TunerSpecWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLLC "ALPHARD GROUP RUS"晓玮 郭

In-app purchases

None

HBM Tuner

No in-app purchases

None

SpecWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HBM Tuner free?
HBM Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpecWave free?
SpecWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HBM Tuner or SpecWave have ads?
Neither HBM Tuner nor SpecWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HBM Tuner or SpecWave?
HBM Tuner ships an update every 9 months, and SpecWave every 6 days. Most recently, HBM Tuner was updated on September 29, 2026 and SpecWave on September 30, 2026.

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