Comparison

Tone vs Audio RTA

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

Head to head
About

Tone

Features
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Quickly and easily access full control of your Laney PRISM-MINI device. Select and edit presets, parameters and access the app controlled drum-machine. Key Features: • Connect to your Laney PRISM-MINI via Bluetooth. • Tweak, adjust and control your sound. • Edit, Save, Import and Export your own tone presets. • Import your own IRs. • Play along with the built in drum machine.

About

Audio RTA

This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
  • dB meter
  • Frequency generator
  • Test tones, noise, and sweeps
  • Subwoofer test tools
  • Stereo channel tests
Features
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See the live sound spectrum, find frequency peaks and test your speakers with a practical audio toolkit on your phone. For musicians, sound technicians and installers working with PA systems, studios, instruments and car audio. Use the microphone spectrum as a visual aid when checking sound; the app does not automatically equalize your system. Free basic tools: • Real-time microphone RTA/FFT spectrum • Approximate dB level meter • Frequency generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • Subwoofer and stereo channel tests • White noise for general testing Audio Tools Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to advanced tools: waterfall/spectrogram, third-octave bands, manual dB offset, PNG/CSV exports, pink noise and advanced waveforms and sweeps. Access stays linked to your store account. Measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. Manual dB offset aligns readings to a reference meter; it does not provide certified calibration. Use low volume to protect hearing and equipment. The app does not replace a certified sound-level meter or measure calibrated loudspeaker frequency response. Audio analysis runs on your device; purchases require a connection. The store shows the current Pro price.

Screenshots

Tone4 screens
Audio RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tone at none against Audio RTA's 1. Tone also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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 RTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tone versus Audio RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneAudio RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeadstock Distribution LTDMateus Polonini Cardoso

In-app purchases

None

Tone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio RTA

One-time1
  • Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$10.99

Questions

Is Tone free?
Tone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tone or Audio RTA have ads?
Neither Tone nor Audio RTA shows ads.

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