Comparison

SoundAnalysis vs Prism Audio

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

Head to head
About

SoundAnalysis

Features
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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 microphone’s overall level.

About

Prism Audio

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SoundAnalysis4 screens
Prism Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Prism Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundAnalysis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SoundAnalysis versus Prism Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundAnalysisPrism Audio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabien LepercqueChaleepa Mallawa

In-app purchases

None

SoundAnalysis

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Prism Audio

One-time1
  • Prism Audio Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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