Comparison

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB vs Prism Audio

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

Head to head
About

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

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.

About

Prism Audio

Features
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Prism Audio turns your iPhone or iPad microphone into a real-time spectrogram and frequency analyser — a precise, beautiful window into the sound around you. Watch a smooth scrolling waterfall paint every frequency as it happens, read the dominant pitch and nearest musical note instantly, and track levels on a responsive dBFS meter. Whether you're tuning an instrument, hunting a noise, studying acoustics, or just curious what sound looks like, Prism Audio makes it visible. FEATURES • Live scrolling spectrogram with linear or logarithmic frequency axis • Real-time dominant frequency (Hz) and musical-note readout • Tap-and-drag crosshair to inspect any frequency • Responsive level meter with peak hold • Guided presets for full-range, voice, music and more • Choice of colour maps and adjustable brightness • Dark, distraction-free instrument design PRISM AUDIO PRO (one-time purchase) • Remove all banner ads • Record sessions and export PNG images or audio • High-resolution 4096 and 8192-point FFT for sharper detail • Freeze the live view to inspect and pan the timeline • Share clean spectrogram images without a watermark PRIVACY The microphone is used only while the live display is on screen. Nothing is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere unless you explicitly export it. Note: Prism Audio shows a relative dBFS reading, not a calibrated SPL measurement.

Screenshots

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB4 screens
Prism Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB at none against Prism Audio's shown. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 dB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Prism Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB versus Prism Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectralScan Audio Analyzer dBPrism Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtsukare ABChaleepa Mallawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

One-time1
  • SpectralScan Pro$11.99
1 purchases

Prism Audio

One-time1
  • Prism Audio Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB free?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prism Audio free?
Prism Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB or Prism Audio have ads?
Prism Audio shows ads; SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB does not.

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