MintFFT vs TechnoBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TechnoBuddy
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Ever been on the dancefloor wondering what BPM the DJ is playing? Or how loud it actually is? TechnoBuddy gives you the answer — just open the app and hold up your phone. LIVE BPM DETECTION See the tempo of whatever is playing, updated in real time. Switch between genre presets — Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Ambient — each tuned to the right BPM range. Or tap along manually with tap tempo. FREQUENCY SPECTRUM Watch the music come alive as a real-time frequency visualization. See the bass, mids, and highs broken down across the spectrum. Adjust smoothing to get the look you want. SOUND LEVEL METER Check the decibel level around you with clear zone indicators — Quiet, Moderate, Loud, and Danger. Know when to grab earplugs. BOOTH MODE Switch to a deep-red color scheme that won't ruin your night vision. Perfect for dark clubs and outdoor raves. MADE FOR THE DANCEFLOOR • Retro CRT-style interface with phosphor glow and scanlines • Works in portrait and landscape • No internet required — everything runs on-device • No ads, no tracking, no data collection • Haptic beat pulse — feel the tempo without looking at your phone Whether you're deep in a warehouse set or vibing at a festival — TechnoBuddy is your pocket music nerd.
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Verdict
MintFFT and TechnoBuddy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MintFFT | TechnoBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahiro Kamatani | Olof Petterson |
In-app purchases
MintFFT
No in-app purchases
TechnoBuddy
No in-app purchases









