Comparison

MintFFT vs Spectrum Lab

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

Spectrum Lab

Features
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A real-time audio spectrum analyzer with a fast, responsive display. Monitor live frequencies from any input source, including built-in microphones, USB devices, and Bluetooth audio. Peak detection helps you track signal changes instantly and see how your signal evolves over time. Use it to analyze music, inspect mixes, and understand the frequency balance of tracks in real time. Check how different environments affect sound, identify noise or unwanted frequencies, and get a clear view of what your microphone is actually capturing. Test speakers, headphones, and audio equipment to see how they respond across the frequency range. Useful for quick checks, setup validation, and comparing different devices or signal paths. Also helpful during development and debugging - visualize audio output, verify signal presence, and monitor changes instantly without needing complex tools. Designed to be simple and direct: no manual configuration, no unnecessary controls. Just open the app, select your input, and start analyzing. No setup required. Everything runs automatically.

Screenshots

MintFFT3 screens
Spectrum Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

MintFFT and Spectrum Lab 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MintFFT versus Spectrum Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMintFFTSpectrum Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro KamataniG-United

In-app purchases

None

MintFFT

No in-app purchases

None

Spectrum Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MintFFT free?
MintFFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrum Lab free?
Spectrum Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MintFFT or Spectrum Lab have ads?
Neither MintFFT nor Spectrum Lab shows ads.

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