SoundAnalysis vs Prism Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SoundAnalysis
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Sound Analysis is an advanced spectrum analyser and ambient noise measurement tool. This tool offers detailed and customisable frequency analysis. Key features: - Analysis bands: choice between octave bands (1/1, 1/3, 1/6) and narrow bands. - Weightings: Includes A-weighting (simulates the human ear) and Z-weighting (linear measurement) for results compliant with standards. - Time modes: Instantaneous, Fast (125 ms) and Slow (1 s) to accurately capture sound dynamics. - Scaling: Automatic or manual for optimal spectrum visualisation, even with significant variations. - Calibration: Adjustment of the microphoneβs overall level.
Prism Audio
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Prism Audio turns your iPhone or iPad microphone into a real-time spectrogram and frequency analyser β a precise, beautiful window into the sound around you. Watch a smooth scrolling waterfall paint every frequency as it happens, read the dominant pitch and nearest musical note instantly, and track levels on a responsive dBFS meter. Whether you're tuning an instrument, hunting a noise, studying acoustics, or just curious what sound looks like, Prism Audio makes it visible. FEATURES β’ Live scrolling spectrogram with linear or logarithmic frequency axis β’ Real-time dominant frequency (Hz) and musical-note readout β’ Tap-and-drag crosshair to inspect any frequency β’ Responsive level meter with peak hold β’ Guided presets for full-range, voice, music and more β’ Choice of colour maps and adjustable brightness β’ Dark, distraction-free instrument design PRISM AUDIO PRO (one-time purchase) β’ Remove all banner ads β’ Record sessions and export PNG images or audio β’ High-resolution 4096 and 8192-point FFT for sharper detail β’ Freeze the live view to inspect and pan the timeline β’ Share clean spectrogram images without a watermark PRIVACY The microphone is used only while the live display is on screen. Nothing is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere unless you explicitly export it. Note: Prism Audio shows a relative dBFS reading, not a calibrated SPL measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundAnalysis at none against Prism Audio's 1. SoundAnalysis also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Prism Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundAnalysis asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SoundAnalysis | Prism Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabien Lepercque | Chaleepa Mallawa |
In-app purchases
SoundAnalysis
No in-app purchases
Prism Audio
- Prism Audio Pro$4.99
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