Comparison

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB vs Spectrum

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

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

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB4 screens
Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB at none against Spectrum's shown. 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. SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spectrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB ships an update every 9 days, Spectrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectralScan Audio Analyzer dBSpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtsukare ABSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB

One-time1
  • SpectralScan Pro$11.99
3 purchases

Spectrum

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

Questions

Is SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB free?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB or Spectrum have ads?
Spectrum shows ads; SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB does not.
Which is updated more often, SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB or Spectrum?
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB ships an update every 9 days, and Spectrum every 5 days. Most recently, SpectralScan Audio Analyzer dB was updated on November 15, 2026 and Spectrum on November 12, 2026.

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