Comparison

Audio File Analyzer vs Spectrum

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

Features
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Spectrum turns your phone into a modern real-time audio analyzer - the clean, fast tool that older spectrum apps never gave you. See sound the moment it happens: a live FFT frequency spectrum and a scrolling spectrogram (waterfall), with automatic peak detection and the matching musical note. Built for a phone screen, with a beautiful dark and light theme - not a cramped desktop port. WHY SPECTRUM • Modern, readable interface - designed for touch, dark & light themes • Save your measurements and revisit them anytime (most analyzers forget everything the moment you close them) • Export the spectrogram as a high-resolution image, or your data as CSV • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Real peak frequency + musical note readout, in cents FEATURES • Real-time FFT spectrum, log or linear frequency axis • Spectrogram (waterfall) view • Tap the chart for a frequency cursor with dB and musical note • Peak hold and peak-frequency tracking • Musical note detection (A4 = 440 Hz) • A-weighting for perceived loudness • Adjustable FFT size (2048 / 4096 / 8192) • Save, name and organize measurements • Image & CSV export • 8 languages SPECTRUM PRO - one-time purchase, no subscription • 1/3 octave RTA view with per-band peak hold - the classic real-time analyzer used for live sound and room tuning • Tone generator: sine tones, 20 Hz-20 kHz logarithmic sweep, white & pink noise for testing speakers and room acoustics • Peak list: the strongest peaks with harmonics tagged • Up to 4 frequency markers on the chart • Calibration offset (±20 dB) to match a reference meter • Extra-high resolution 16384 FFT • High-resolution image export and no ads, forever Everything is processed on your device - no audio is ever uploaded. Microphone access is the only permission needed. Perfect for musicians, audio engineers, students, DIY speaker builders, hum & noise hunters, and anyone curious about the sounds around them.

Screenshots

Audio File Analyzer4 screens
Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spectrum at 15.0 against Audio File Analyzer's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Spectrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio File Analyzer ships an update weekly, Spectrum every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Audio File Analyzer versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio File AnalyzerSpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.SEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio File Analyzer

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

Spectrum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Audio File Analyzer free?
Audio File Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio File Analyzer or Spectrum have ads?
Both Audio File Analyzer and Spectrum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio File Analyzer or Spectrum?
Audio File Analyzer ships an update weekly, and Spectrum every 8 days. Most recently, Audio File Analyzer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Spectrum on September 18, 2026.

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