ScopeSnap vs o46scope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScopeSnap
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ScopeSnap is a macOS and iOS utility designed for engineers, hobbyists, and educators to capture screen images directly from LAN-enabled digital oscilloscopes. Optimized for the Rigol 1000Z Series, ScopeSnap lets you quickly download the current screen display from your instrument to your Mac or iPhone with a single click. Whether youβre documenting experiments, troubleshooting signals, or preparing reports, ScopeSnap streamlines your workflow by making it easy to save and archive scope screenshots for later reference. Key Features: β’ Connects to supported oscilloscopes over your local network (LAN) β’ Designed for Rigol DS1054Z and other LXI-compatible scopes β’ Captures high-quality screen images instantly β’ Save screenshots directly to your Mac or iPhone for easy access β’ Simple, clean interface built specifically for macOS and iOS β’ Hands-free snapshots with Siri β’ Ideal for lab documentation, reports, and analysis ScopeSnap helps bridge your oscilloscope and your Mac or iPhone, making your test and measurement setup more productive and efficient. Legal Disclaimer: Rigol name is a trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Co., Ltd. The application βScopeSnapβ is an independently developed and distributed software application that is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with RIGOL Technologies, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
o46scope
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o46scope is an audio measurement app for iPhone and iPad that helps you visualize sound in real time. It supports oscilloscope and FFT spectrum display, allowing you to inspect waveforms and frequency components instantly. The app also supports internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 and test signal (Beep) output, making it useful for quick checks, learning, and simple audio measurement tasks. Key features β’ Oscilloscope display β’ FFT spectrum display β’ Signal tab for signal control β’ Internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 β’ Speaker output for tones β’ Test signal (Beep) output β’ Adjustable parameters Premium Tone1 / Tone2 internal signal generation is available as a premium feature. It is available without ads. Ideal for users who want waveform visualization, frequency analysis, and signal generation in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScopeSnap at none against o46scope's 1. o46scope's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. o46scope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. ScopeSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScopeSnap ships an update every 6 months, o46scope every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScopeSnap | o46scope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrzej Rozga | Shinsuke Tsutsui |
In-app purchases
ScopeSnap
No in-app purchases
o46scope
- Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year









