Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT vs Spectrum

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

Visualize live audio frequencies from your microphone, identify peak Hz, and analyze sound components. Capture and average audio over five seconds to pinpoint the strongest frequencies, compare sound changes, and export data. Tailored modes for voice, machines, and room acoustics.

Highlights
  • Live frequency spectrum display
  • 5-second audio capture and averaging
  • Peak frequency and level identification
  • Comparison of sound changes
  • Specialized modes for voice, machine, and room acoustics
  • CSV export of spectrum data
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

Spectrum

Features
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Spectrum turns your phone into a modern real-time audio analyzer - the clean, fast tool that older spectrum apps never gave you. See sound the moment it happens: a live FFT frequency spectrum and a scrolling spectrogram (waterfall), with automatic peak detection and the matching musical note. Built for a phone screen, with a beautiful dark and light theme - not a cramped desktop port. WHY SPECTRUM • Modern, readable interface - designed for touch, dark & light themes • Save your measurements and revisit them anytime (most analyzers forget everything the moment you close them) • Export the spectrogram as a high-resolution image, or your data as CSV • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Real peak frequency + musical note readout, in cents FEATURES • Real-time FFT spectrum, log or linear frequency axis • Spectrogram (waterfall) view • Tap the chart for a frequency cursor with dB and musical note • Peak hold and peak-frequency tracking • Musical note detection (A4 = 440 Hz) • A-weighting for perceived loudness • Adjustable FFT size (2048 / 4096 / 8192) • Save, name and organize measurements • Image & CSV export • 8 languages SPECTRUM PRO - monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime • 1/3 octave RTA view with per-band peak hold - the classic real-time analyzer used for live sound and room tuning • Tone generator: sine tones, 20 Hz-20 kHz logarithmic sweep, white & pink noise for testing speakers and room acoustics • Peak list: the strongest peaks with harmonics tagged • Up to 4 frequency markers on the chart • Calibration offset (±20 dB) to match a reference meter • Extra-high resolution 16384 FFT • High-resolution image export and no ads Everything is processed on your device - no audio is ever uploaded. Microphone access is the only permission needed. Perfect for musicians, audio engineers, students, DIY speaker builders, hum & noise hunters, and anyone curious about the sounds around them. Terms of Use: https://legal.hedvion.com/spectrum/terms-en Privacy Policy: https://legal.hedvion.com/spectrum/privacy-en

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT3 screens
Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT at none against Spectrum's 3. Spectrum's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Spectrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update every 4 days, Spectrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFTSpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee JangSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spectrum

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spectrum Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT free?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or Spectrum have ads?
Both Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT and Spectrum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or Spectrum?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update every 4 days, and Spectrum every 5 days. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT was updated on November 15, 2026 and Spectrum on November 12, 2026.

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