# LiveSpec vs SoundScope

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundScope at none against LiveSpec's 6. SoundScope also leads on ads (none vs shown). LiveSpec's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveSpec sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. SoundScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

LiveSpec ships an update weekly, SoundScope every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveSpec | SoundScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linear Phase LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893799202) | [Waldemar Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859657539) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveSpec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livespec/id6762317495)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Live Mix Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| System Tune Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| All Access Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Live Mix Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| System Tune Annual | $149.99 | per year |


### SoundScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscope-light/id6775629353)

This app provides real-time audio spectrum analysis with detailed visualizations. It offers advanced features for monitoring stereo width, phase correlation, and system audio, designed for professional audio work.

**Highlights:** Real-time FFT spectrum analysis, Frequency bars and line graph visualizations, Logarithmic and linear frequency scaling, Stereo, Mid/Side, and Phase Correlation analysis, System audio loopback, Microphone and audio interface input

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveSpec free?

LiveSpec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoundScope free?

SoundScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LiveSpec or SoundScope have ads?

LiveSpec shows ads; SoundScope does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveSpec or SoundScope?

LiveSpec ships an update weekly, and SoundScope every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveSpec was updated on August 29, 2026 and SoundScope on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*