Comparison

BMA Spectrum Analyzer vs Sonirax

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

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BMA Spectrum Analyzer

Features
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BMA Spectrum Analyzer turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional real-time audio spectrum analyzer. Built around a precision FFT engine with a retro instrument aesthetic, it delivers instant visual feedback on any sound source - from mixing and mastering to live events and room acoustics. HOW IT WORKS Point the microphone at any audio source and watch the frequency spectrum come alive across the full 31.5 Hz – 20 kHz range. The METER panel tracks AVG, PEAK, CREST and MAX levels with frequency readout in real time. FREE • Real-time spectrum display • 2 band configurations: 7 and 11 bands • 2 visual themes • Live METER with AVG, PEAK, CREST and MAX • Tap-to-read frequency and level PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Full controls: fall rate, hold time and compression • All 5 band configurations: 7, 11, 14, 21 and 31 bands • All 11 visual themes • Peak hold display, brightness mode and linear scale • Spectral envelope (ENV) average curve overlay • FFT resolution selector • High-precision dual 4096-point FFT for low frequencies • SPL calibration offset for live sound measurement SPL CALIBRATION Installing sound for a live event or venue? Calibrate against a reference SPL meter and the app displays calibrated dB SPL readings in the METER panel - useful for system checks, venue tuning and compliance measurements. DESIGNED FOR Musicians - Audio Engineers - Live Sound Technicians - Studio Producers - Educators - Audiophiles PRIVACY All audio processing runs entirely on-device. Microphone audio is never stored or transmitted. No account required.

About

Sonirax

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Sonirax is music streaming the way it should be — beautifully simple, and packed with everything you love about a modern music app. No paywalls. No limits. Just press play. Stream tracks from open, legal music sources, build your perfect library, and take it everywhere you go. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE SONG • Personalized home feed with trending tracks and genre shelves • Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly and Release Radar tuned to your taste • Start a radio station from any song or artist and let it play • Fast search across tracks, artists and albums YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Like songs, save albums and follow your favorite artists • Create unlimited playlists with custom covers • Build collaborative playlists together with friends • Everything syncs across all your devices, automatically PLAYBACK YOU CONTROL • Shuffle, repeat, queue and seek with ease • High and lossless audio quality — at no cost • Data Saver mode for listening on the go • Sleep timer to drift off to your favorites SING ALONG • Synced, line-by-line lyrics that follow the music in real time LISTEN ANYWHERE • Download tracks for offline playback, anytime • Apple CarPlay support for the road • Lock screen and background playback • Move playback between phone, tablet and web instantly SHARE THE MUSIC • Follow friends and see what they're playing right now • Explore public profiles and playlists • Upload your own tracks and share them with the world — or keep them private YOUR YEAR IN MUSIC • Listening stats with your top artists, genres and tracks Available on iPhone, iPad and the web with a single account. Download Sonirax and start listening.

Screenshots

BMA Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
Sonirax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonirax at none against BMA Spectrum Analyzer's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BMA Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sonirax asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BMA Spectrum Analyzer versus Sonirax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMA Spectrum AnalyzerSonirax
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAVIER PUGA SORIANOEscarcha Beheer bv

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMA Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • BMA Spectrum Analyzer$2.99
None

Sonirax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMA Spectrum Analyzer free?
BMA Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonirax free?
Sonirax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMA Spectrum Analyzer or Sonirax have ads?
Neither BMA Spectrum Analyzer nor Sonirax shows ads.

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