Comparison

o46scope vs Sound Scope Analyzer

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

Sound Scope Analyzer

Features
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Sound Scope Analyzer visualizes sound from your microphone in real time — an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer in your pocket. ● Real-Time Mode • Watch waveforms like on an oscilloscope (a trigger keeps periodic waves steady on screen) • CRT-style afterglow effect you can toggle on and off • Frequency spectrum up to 24 kHz with automatic noise-floor removal, so real sounds stand out clearly • Fixed or auto scaling for each axis; pinch to zoom and drag to pan ● Timbre Mode • Automatically detects a sustained long tone (like singing “ahh”) and analyzes it with high frequency resolution • Shows the fundamental note name and frequency, with offset in cents • Marks each harmonic peak with its note name and measured frequency • Save the analysis result to Photos as an image • Sound source presets: voice, whistle, piano, guitar, bowed strings, and winds ● Great for • Long-tone practice and tone checks for winds, strings, and vocals • Comparing the harmonic structure of different instruments • Learning the physics of sound: frequency, waveforms, and harmonics • Exploring the sounds around you ● Privacy All audio is processed entirely on your device. Nothing is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted. Available in English and Japanese.

Screenshots

o46scope4 screens
Sound Scope Analyzer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Scope Analyzer at none against o46scope's 1. Sound Scope Analyzer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). o46scope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). 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. Sound Scope Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, Sound Scope Analyzer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
o46scope versus Sound Scope Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametero46scopeSound Scope Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinsuke TsutsuiShinichi Takemura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

o46scope

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Sound Scope Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is o46scope free?
o46scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Scope Analyzer free?
Sound Scope Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do o46scope or Sound Scope Analyzer have ads?
Sound Scope Analyzer shows ads; o46scope does not.
Which is updated more often, o46scope or Sound Scope Analyzer?
o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sound Scope Analyzer daily. Most recently, o46scope was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sound Scope Analyzer on October 31, 2026.

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