Comparison

o46scope vs PeakID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 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/

About

PeakID

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PeakID is an app that displays the name, elevation, and distance of mountains in ARβ€”simply by pointing your smartphone camera at them. "What mountain is that?"β€”answered instantly, whether you're a beginner hiker, traveling somewhere new, or just looking out a train window. Covers approximately 17,594 mountains across Japan. Mountains you capture are pinned on the map, building your personal collection of peaks you've seen. Key Features AR display of mountain names and major landmarks Realistic ridgeline rendering Photo capture & automatic collection Pin map Adjustable display range Notes Accuracy of mountain name display depends on your device's GPS and compass precision. Accuracy may decrease indoors or in areas with poor signal reception. The mountain database is comprehensive but does not include every mountain. Location access and calibration are performed at first launch.

Screenshots

o46scope4 screens
PeakID4 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 9 days vs every 6 weeks). o46scope's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
o46scope versus PeakID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametero46scopePeakID
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB30 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 9 days. Most recently, o46scope was updated on September 10, 2026 and PeakID on September 13, 2026.

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