Comparison

MintFFT vs Audio File Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

MintFFT

This application provides real-time audio spectrum analysis with clear, smooth visuals. It offers advanced features like peak hold and multiple window functions, all processed locally on your device without ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Real-time FFT spectrum with dB scale
  • Peak hold and multiple window functions
  • Pinch to zoom and swipe to pan
  • Supports internal and external microphones
  • Works in portrait, landscape, and Split View
  • On-device processing, no data collection
Features
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MintFFT is a simple and precise audio spectrum analyzer for iPhone and iPad. Designed with a focus on clarity and calm, it turns your sound into smooth, real-time visuals — without ads, clutter, or unnecessary controls. Features • Real-time FFT spectrum with dB scale • Peak hold and multiple window functions (Hann, Hamming, Blackman, Rectangle) • Pinch to zoom and swipe to pan across frequency ranges • Supports internal and external microphones (USB-C / Lightning) • Works in portrait, landscape, and Split View on iPad • Runs entirely on-device — no recording, tracking, or data collection Privacy First MintFFT processes all audio locally for visualization only. No data ever leaves your device. Simple. Clear. Reliable. Just open MintFFT and watch your sound.

About

Audio File Analyzer

Analyze audio files by viewing their waveform and real-time amplitude spectrum. Explore frequency components, transcribe speech, and customize display settings. A Pro version offers ad-free viewing and higher resolution analysis.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous waveform and spectrum display
  • Real-time frequency analysis
  • Speech transcription
  • Channel switching (Mix/L/R)
  • Spectrum zooming
  • Pitch meter display
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This app supports simultaneous display of the "audio waveform" and the FFT-based "amplitude spectrum" (frequency magnitude) for audio files on your device. (FFT: Fast Fourier Transform) You can check the frequency components around the current playback position while playing the file. [Features] - Add audio files from "Files" or songs from "Music" to a playlist within this app. - Simultaneous display of audio waveform and a real-time spectrum linked to the playback position. - Supports both portrait and landscape orientation. - Channel display switching (Mix / L / R). - Displays the peak level of the spectrum and its frequency. - Supports zooming in the frequency direction of the spectrum. - Pitch meter display. - Supports transcription (iOS 26 ~). The Pro version offers Ad-Free Viewing and High-Resolution Analysis (FFT size: 16384). [Spectrum Display Settings] - Frequency Axis: Linear, Log - FFT Size: 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384 (* 16384 is available in the Pro version) - Window Function: Hann, Hamm, Blkman, None - Octave Analysis: FFT, 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 1, Calc Method: Max, Ave [Transcription screen] (* Available on iOS 26 or later.) Transcribes speech in the selected audio file. The results are divided into recognized speech segments and displayed in cells with their start times. Tap a cell to move to that position. Swipe left on a cell to copy its text. ================================================ [Note] This app can't add songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) ================================================

Screenshots

MintFFT3 screens
Audio File Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MintFFT at none against Audio File Analyzer's 1. MintFFT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Audio File Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MintFFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MintFFT against 5.0 for Audio File Analyzer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MintFFT versus Audio File Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintFFTAudio File Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro KamataniLoop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

MintFFT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio File Analyzer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MintFFT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio File Analyzer

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis)$10.99

Questions

Is MintFFT free?
MintFFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio File Analyzer free?
Audio File Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MintFFT or Audio File Analyzer?
MintFFT and Audio File Analyzer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MintFFT or Audio File Analyzer have ads?
Audio File Analyzer shows ads; MintFFT does not.
Which is updated more often, MintFFT or Audio File Analyzer?
MintFFT ships an update weekly, and Audio File Analyzer weekly. Most recently, MintFFT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Audio File Analyzer on September 23, 2026.

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