Sound Analyzer vs TXBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Analyzer
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Sound Analyzer analyzes audio from your microphone in real time using FFT, and displays the frequency spectrum visually. Perfect for noise surveys, acoustic checks, and environmental measurements. γFeaturesγ β Real-Time Spectrum Display Live FFT analysis from the microphone. Simultaneously shows peak frequency, peak amplitude, and RMS level. β Audio Recording & Playback (Pro) Record audio while measuring. During playback, the original FFT spectrum is recalculated in real time. Linear scale display is also supported. β GPS Location Tagging (Pro) Automatically attach location data to recordings and measurements. View where each measurement was taken on a map. β Memo & Tag Management (Pro) Add memos and tags to each recording for easy organization. Categorize by factory, traffic noise, outdoor, and more. β CSV Export (Pro) Export measurement data as CSV files for use in Excel or Numbers β ideal for reports and analysis. β Playback Speed Control (Pro) Play recordings at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, or 4x speed to closely examine audio details. γUse Casesγ Β· Construction and facility noise level monitoring Β· Frequency response checks for instruments and speakers Β· Acoustic recording at outdoor events and natural environments Β· Audio and music education and research Professional frequency analysis, made simple β anytime, anywhere.
TXBoard
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TXBoard turns your iPad into an always-on home information display. Mount it on a wall, place it on a desk, or keep it by the entryway: time, date, and weather stay readable at a glance, even from across the room. Core panels Clock: bigger and clearer Large digital clock faces are easy to read from a distance. The layout adapts to portrait and landscape, with optional seconds, lunar date, and seasonal term information. Calendar: the whole month on one screen A full monthly calendar shows holidays, lunar dates, solar terms, custom anniversaries, and countdowns. On Apple platforms, it can also surface today's incomplete Reminders so important plans stay visible. Weather: quiet and glanceable See current temperature, feels-like temperature, conditions, and the next few days of forecast. Use automatic location or add cities manually; updates stay useful without getting in your way. Built for long-running displays - Low CPU and network usage to help reduce power consumption - Stable always-on operation for older iPads - Automatic panel rotation, so the display keeps working without manual switching - Low-interaction design: set it up once and let it stay useful Thoughtful details - Light, dark, and system theme modes - Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese interface support - Custom backgrounds and colors to match your space - Clear information hierarchy for both close-up and distance viewing Great for - Entryways, living rooms, bedrooms, and studies - Desks and workspaces where an old device can become useful again - Guest rooms, shops, classrooms, and other always-on information boards Privacy - We do not collect personal information - Location is used only after your permission and only for local weather - Your configuration stays on your device Give an unused iPad a practical second life as a calm, readable home screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TXBoard at none against Sound Analyzer's 1. TXBoard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sound Analyzer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sound Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TXBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sound Analyzer ships an update every 5 weeks, TXBoard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Sound Analyzer | TXBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahiro Endo | Mianchi TianXin Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Sound Analyzer
- Pro Plan$1.99
TXBoard
No in-app purchases









