Comparison

o46scope vs PeakID

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

Head to head
About

o46scope

Features
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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 • Oscilloscope display • FFT spectrum display • Signal tab for signal control • Internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 • Speaker output for tones • Test signal (Beep) output • 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/

About

PeakID

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PeakID is an app that shows the name, elevation, and distance of any mountain in AR—just point your smartphone camera at it. "What's that mountain?" Get the answer instantly, whether you're new to hiking, traveling, or gazing out a train window. Covers about 17,500 peaks across Japan, plus around 350,000 mountains worldwide. Use it in the Alps, the Himalayas, or wherever your travels take you. Every mountain you capture is pinned on a map, building your own collection of peaks you've seen. Key Features ・AR display of mountain names and major landmarks ・Worldwide mountain coverage (mountain data is built into the app, so names appear even on summits with no signal) ・Available in Japanese and English (switches automatically based on your device language) ・Skyline rendering ・Hides peaks blocked by nearer mountains and labels only the summits you can actually see ・Photo capture & automatic collection ・Pin map ・Adjustable visible range Notes ・Label accuracy depends on your device's GPS and compass precision. ・Accuracy may decrease indoors or in areas with poor reception. ・While our mountain data is extensive, not every mountain is included. Coverage outside Japan varies by region. ・On first launch, the app will obtain your location and perform calibration. ・World mountain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Wikidata (CC0)

Screenshots

o46scope4 screens
PeakID3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeakID at none against o46scope's 1. PeakID also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). o46scope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. o46scope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. PeakID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, PeakID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
o46scope versus PeakID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametero46scopePeakID
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinsuke TsutsuiONTRAILS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

o46scope

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

PeakID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is o46scope free?
o46scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeakID free?
PeakID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do o46scope or PeakID have ads?
PeakID shows ads; o46scope does not.
Which is updated more often, o46scope or PeakID?
o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, and PeakID every 2 weeks. Most recently, o46scope was updated on October 13, 2026 and PeakID on October 12, 2026.

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