Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT vs SpecWave

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

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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

SpecWave

Features
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Key Features Real-time Spectrum Analysis (See Your Sound) - Instant Visualization: Captures ambient sound via microphone and presents it in beautiful "Line" or "Bar" chart styles, making pitch and volume crystal clear. - Key Data Capture: Displays the current peak frequency and total decibel level in real time, while automatically logging the maximum and minimum decibels for your session. - One-Tap Display Freeze: Tap the spectrum chart anytime to freeze the current frame, allowing you to observe and compare sound details at your own pace. - Multi-Source & Parameter Toggles: Switch between built-in and external microphones with a single tap, and toggle between log/linear frequency axes to suit your needs. - Microphone Gain Control: Easily adjust input sensitivity to your liking. *(Note: This app outputs raw relative values only; for high-precision acoustic measurement, please calibrate with a sound level meter first)* Audio Signal Generation (A Fun Health Check for Headphones & Speakers) - 3 Classic Waveforms: Built-in sine, square, and triangle wave audio signals to instantly turn your phone into a versatile sound transmitter. - Fun Dynamic Frequency Sweeps: Supports fixed frequency playback alongside single, loop, or round-trip dynamic sweep modes. Easily test speaker bass depth or fine-tune audio gear. - Precise Gesture Tuning: Use smooth swipe gestures for silky, precise micro-adjustments to both output frequency and volume gain. Common Use Cases - Measure room insulation or ambient noise decibels at home or in the office. - Test newly purchased headphones or speakers to see if the bass is deep enough and the treble is crisp. - Assist with instrument tuning by viewing the exact sound pitch and frequency. - Explore fun acoustics by playing curious sweep tones with the signal generator.

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT3 screens
SpecWave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpecWave at none against Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT's shown. Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update weekly, SpecWave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT versus SpecWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFTSpecWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKyu-Hee Jang晓玮 郭

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT

No in-app purchases

None

SpecWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT free?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpecWave free?
SpecWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or SpecWave have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT shows ads; SpecWave does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT or SpecWave?
Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT ships an update weekly, and SpecWave every 6 days. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer+ Audio FFT was updated on October 3, 2026 and SpecWave on September 30, 2026.

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