Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT vs SpectralScan Audio Analyzer

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

This utility transforms your device into a real-time audio frequency analyzer. It visualizes sound frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz using the microphone, displaying amplitude and peak frequencies. It's designed for musicians, audio engineers, and sound enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time FFT audio spectrum visualization
  • Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Peak frequency detection
  • Average dB level per band
  • Adjustable dB range
  • Dark theme
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

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer

Transform your device into a professional audio analysis tool. Visualize sound in real-time with a high-resolution spectrum, perform precise sine sweep measurements, and analyze frequency content over time. Save, compare, and export your audio data.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum visualization
  • Sine sweep measurements for system response
  • Spectrogram for time-frequency analysis
  • Comparison and overlay of multiple measurements
  • Export data as CSV or PNG
  • Pro features for advanced analysis
Features
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SpectralScan turns your phone into a professional audio analysis tool. Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) Visualize your acoustic environment live with a high-resolution frequency spectrum. Adjust smoothing, peak hold, and frequency range on the fly. Sine Sweep Measurements Run a precision sine sweep and capture the full frequency response and impulse response of any speaker, room, or audio system. Spectrogram Watch frequency content evolve over time with a scrolling waterfall display. Compare & Export Save multiple measurements, overlay them for comparison, and export as CSV or PNG. Pro features: multiple sweep measurements, fine octave smoothing, peak frequency display, and additional color themes and more coming.

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT3 screens
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpectralScan Audio Analyzer at 4.9 against Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT's 2.3. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update weekly, SpectralScan Audio Analyzer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT versus SpectralScan Audio Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFTSpectralScan Audio Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee JangOtsukare AB

Customer experience

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer

One-time1
  • SpectralScan Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT free?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpectralScan Audio Analyzer free?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer is rated higher. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SpectralScan Audio Analyzer averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT shows ads; SpectralScan Audio Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update weekly, and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer every 9 days. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT was updated on October 3, 2026 and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer on October 2, 2026.

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