Comparison

Audio File Analyzer 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

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) ================================================

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

Audio File Analyzer4 screens
Spectrum Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum Lab at none against Audio File Analyzer's 1. Spectrum Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spectrum Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Audio File Analyzer versus Spectrum Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio File AnalyzerSpectrum Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.G-United

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio File Analyzer

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove ads, High-Res analysis)$10.99
None

Spectrum Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio File Analyzer free?
Audio File Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum Lab free?
Spectrum Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio File Analyzer or Spectrum Lab have ads?
Audio File Analyzer shows ads; Spectrum Lab does not.

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