Comparison

SoundScope vs SpectraHold

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

Head to head
About

SoundScope

Features
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SoundScope helps you understand the sound around you and build safer listening habits. Use the live meter to measure decibels in real time, then review your sessions to see average and peak levels over time. Tag readings with location to build a personal noise map, and keep your key stats visible with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities. Whether you commute, work in loud spaces, go to concerts, or just want better awareness, SoundScope gives you a clear view of your day-to-day sound exposure. Key Features: - Real-time decibel meter with live waveform - Track average, peak, and session duration - Session history with trend charts - Personal noise map from location-tagged sessions - Apple Watch app for wrist-based measurement - Home Screen widgets and Live Activities - Optional Apple Health integration SoundScope Pro: - Detailed history and charts - Full map experience - Apple Health sync - Apple Watch app access - Widgets and advanced tracking Subscriptions: - SoundScope Pro Monthly - SoundScope Pro Yearly - 7-day free trial available on eligible plans Prices may vary by region. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

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SpectraHold

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The spectrogram with memory. SpectraHold turns microphone input into a 3D spectrogram. Watch frequencies in real time, freeze the view, and explore up to 120 seconds of visual history to inspect a detail you just heard. FREEZE AND EXPLORE Tap the graph to inspect a frequency. Zoom and browse the history, then return to live analysis whenever you want. ADJUST THE VIEW Choose a visible window from 1 to 20 seconds, color palettes, and automatic or manual visual gain from āˆ’40 to +40 dB. Visual gain changes the graph without changing microphone gain. FEATURES • Real-time 3D spectrogram from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. • Adjustable history from 20 to 120 seconds. • Frequency inspection, zoom, and history navigation. • Up to two estimated peaks per region: bass, midrange, and treble. Detection does not confirm resonance. • Background capture and capture with the screen locked, while permitted by the system. • Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Audio is processed on your device. History stays in memory; no audio file is saved or uploaded. Closing the app or a system interruption may stop capture. TRIAL AND PURCHASE Download for free. Activate a free 7-day trial to access all features. After the trial, analysis stops until you purchase full access. The unlock is a one-time purchase, with no subscription or automatic charge. The local price is shown before you confirm the purchase. You can restore purchases. SpectraHold is a visual analysis tool. It does not apply equalization, automatically eliminate feedback, or replace a calibrated sound pressure level meter. Estimates depend on the microphone, device, and recording conditions.

Screenshots

SoundScope4 screens
SpectraHold3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpectraHold at 15.0 against SoundScope's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpectraHold sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SoundScope versus SpectraHold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundScopeSpectraHold
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchristopher reedRAFAEL SILVA PFLEGER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SoundScope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

SpectraHold

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full Access$5.99

Questions

Is SoundScope free?
SoundScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpectraHold free?
SpectraHold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundScope or SpectraHold have ads?
Neither SoundScope nor SpectraHold shows ads.

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