Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT vs Live Spectrum 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+ 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+ FFT transforms your iPhone into a professional audio frequency analyzer. Using the built-in microphone, it visualizes sound frequencies in real time with a detailed FFT spectrum display. The analyzer captures live audio through the microphone and breaks it down into individual frequency bands, showing the amplitude of each frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Note: This app analyzes audio in real time for visualization purposes only — it does not record or store any audio. Key Features: - Real-time FFT audio spectrum visualization via microphone - Frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz - Peak frequency detection with Hz display - Average dB level per frequency band - Adjustable dB range for detail viewing - Smooth animated bar display - Dark theme optimized for readability Whether you're a musician tuning instruments, an audio engineer checking room acoustics, or a sound enthusiast exploring frequencies, Spectrum Analyzer+ gives you a powerful visualization tool in your pocket.

About

Live Spectrum Analyzer

Features
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Live Spectrum Analyzer is a real-time audio visualization tool for musicians, students, teachers, sound makers, and anyone who wants to see sound clearly. Use the microphone for live input, or import an audio file from Files to inspect how frequency, amplitude, pitch, and dynamics change over time. Switch between waveform, FFT, sonogram, spectrum bars, VU meter, pitch, octave bands, peak hold, envelope, waterfall, phase, Lissajous, and XY Scope views. Each mode is designed for quick visual reading while you listen, tune, practice, demonstrate acoustics, compare sounds, or check a recording. The app also provides practical analysis readouts, including RMS, peak level, decibels, detected pitch, strongest frequency peaks, spectral centroid, zero crossing rate, dynamic range, estimated BPM, beat strength, mel bands, chroma, noise floor, and clipping status. Results are intended as helpful visual references rather than certified measurement data. Key features: • Live microphone waveform and spectrum visualization • Import audio files for playback and local visual analysis • Waveform, FFT, sonogram, bars, VU, pitch, waterfall, phase, and scope modes • Adjustable gain, time window, FFT floor, sonogram brightness, contrast, and speed • Pitch reference, tolerance, microphone gain, and noise gate settings • Record audio locally, review saved recordings, and share or delete files • Capture visualization snapshots as PNG images • Local-first workflow with no account required Subscription and purchase information: The app offers a free experience and optional Pro access. Actual prices, trials, promotions, and availability are shown in the App Store. Privacy and data information: Your microphone input, imported audio, recordings, snapshots, and analysis results stay on your device by default. The app does not require an account and does not upload your media to a server operated by us. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/livespectrumanalyzer/home/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/livespectrumanalyzer/home/term_of_use Contact: gongchengyong70@gmail.com

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT3 screens
Live Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT at none against Live Spectrum Analyzer's 3. Live Spectrum Analyzer'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. Live Spectrum Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT versus Live Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Analyzer+ FFTLive Spectrum Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee Jang成勇 龚

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Spectrum Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Monthly PRO$1.991 Month
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Yearly PRO$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Life PRO$19.99

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT free?
Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Spectrum Analyzer free?
Live Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT or Live Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer+ FFT shows ads; Live Spectrum Analyzer does not.

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