Comparison

Lumisound 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

Lumisound

Features
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Lumisound turns audio into a real-time spectrogram. The same kind of visual frequency analysis used in professional audio software, now in your pocket. Use it for anything. A car engine, musical instrument, room sound, and watch the frequencies unfold in real time, colour-mapped from silence to full scale. Features: Real-time spectrogram with colour mapping Full 20Hz–20kHz frequency range Peak frequency detection with dBFS readout Export full session spectrograms as high-resolution images Audio file analysis Frequency checker Clean, minimal interface File playback Frequency generator with multiple wave shapes Decibel meter with exportable trace graph Input mic selection And all of this? Free, forever. No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

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

Lumisound4 screens
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lumisound at none against SpectralScan Audio Analyzer's 1. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer'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. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lumisound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lumisound versus SpectralScan Audio Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumisoundSpectralScan Audio Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJACK MOSSOtsukare AB

In-app purchases

None

Lumisound

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer

One-time1
  • SpectralScan Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Lumisound free?
Lumisound 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.
Do Lumisound or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer have ads?
Neither Lumisound nor SpectralScan Audio Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumisound or SpectralScan Audio Analyzer?
Lumisound ships an update every 8 days, and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer every 8 days. Most recently, Lumisound was updated on August 5, 2026 and SpectralScan Audio Analyzer on September 9, 2026.

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