Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT vs Caliber dB

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

Head to head
About

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

Analyze live audio frequencies from your device's microphone. Identify peak frequencies, hums, and room modes with detailed spectrum views and capture analysis. Compare sound changes over time and export data for further study.

Highlights
  • Live frequency spectrum display
  • 5-second capture and analysis
  • Peak frequency and level identification
  • Adjustable dB range
  • Comparison of sound changes
  • Specialized analysis modes (Voice, Machine, Room)
  • CSV export
Features
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Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT shows the live frequency spectrum of any sound your iPhone microphone hears, then lets you capture a 5-second average and read the result: the strongest frequency in Hz, the top components and where the energy sits. ▶ See the spectrum live • 32 bands from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, computed with a 2048-point FFT • Four views: Bars with peak hold, Line, Waterfall and Spectrogram • Peak frequency and peak level update as you listen • Min / Max traces in the Bars view, tap a bar for a cursor readout, freeze the display to study it • Adjustable dB range from 30 to 120 dB ▶ Capture 5 seconds, get an answer Tap Capture 5 s under the graph and hold the sound steady. The app power-averages the spectrum over five seconds and shows a result card: • Strongest component in Hz, with the musical note and cents in Voice mode • Up to three top components with their levels • Share of the detected energy in the low, mid and high part of the selected range • Strongest band level and the FFT resolution of the measurement If the sound is too quiet in that range, the card says so instead of inventing a peak. ▶ Compare before and after Save a capture as a reference (up to 10). Make a change — move a speaker, add treatment, adjust a machine — capture again in the same mode and the card shows the average band-level difference in dB. References can also be overlaid on the live spectrum. ▶ Pick the job • Voice: 80–4000 Hz, shows the note of the strongest pitch • Machine: 20–2000 Hz, looks for 50/60 Hz mains hum and its harmonics • Room: 20–500 Hz, the low end where room modes build up ▶ Export and share • Export a CSV of the live spectrum or of a 5-second capture • Share a short text summary of a capture ▶ Extras • Calibration offset from −20 to +20 dB in 0.5 dB steps to line up with a reference meter • Pink noise generator, unlocked for 24 hours by watching a short ad • Interface in 30 languages ▶ Good to know Levels are relative to the microphone's full scale (dBFS). A phone microphone is not a certified sound level meter, so use the numbers to find frequencies and compare changes, not for compliance measurements. Audio is analysed in memory while you listen and is not saved as a recording. For musicians checking a tone, home studio and hi-fi owners chasing a boomy note, and anyone tracking down a hum from a fridge, fan or transformer.

About

Caliber dB

Features
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Caliber dB is a professional-grade high-precision sound level meter (SPL) for acoustic consultants, safety professionals, and health-conscious users. Transform your smartphone into a noise analysis lab with on-device sound classification and compliance reporting. Monitor industrial noise for OSHA compliance, analyze room acoustics, or document neighbor noise for legal purposes with the accuracy you need. KEY FEATURES: - REAL-TIME PRECISION: High-accuracy dB with A/C/Z weighting and Fast/Slow response. - ON-DEVICE SOUND CLASSIFICATION: Identifies 18+ categories locally on your device. Audio is not uploaded to any cloud AI service. - PROFESSIONAL COMPLIANCE: OSHA, NIOSH, WHO, and international environmental standards. - DETAILED REPORTS: Localized PDF, JSON, and CSV exports. - NEIGHBOR NOISE MODE: Community complaint logging with limit analysis and location tags. - SMART CALIBRATION: Advanced 3-step hardware-specific calibration. - OPTIONAL AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION: The full app is free with occasional ads. An optional In-App Purchase subscription removes ads only — no features are locked behind payment. Privacy: https://www.caymaztech.com/privacy Terms: https://www.caymaztech.com/terms

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT3 screens
Caliber dB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT at none against Caliber dB's 1. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Caliber dB's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Caliber dB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update every 5 days, Caliber dB every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT versus Caliber dB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFTCaliber dB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee JangTechHealth

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Caliber dB

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT free?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caliber dB free?
Caliber dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or Caliber dB have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT shows ads; Caliber dB does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or Caliber dB?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update every 5 days, and Caliber dB every 2 months. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Caliber dB on November 5, 2026.

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