BMA Spectrum Analyzer vs VU Meter Studio Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BMA Spectrum Analyzer
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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 ā 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.
VU Meter Studio Remote
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Your desktop meters, on a second screen. VU Meter Studio Remote mirrors the live meters from the VU Meter Studio desktop app onto your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi ā turning a spare device into a dedicated meter bridge you can prop up anywhere on your desk. COMPANION APP ā REQUIRES VU METER STUDIO This app needs the VU Meter Studio desktop app (Windows or macOS) running on the same Wi-Fi network. Get VU Meter Studio from the Mac App Store or the Microsoft Store. No desktop app yet? Tap "Try demo mode" to preview the meters with sample data. KEY FEATURES Real-time VU metering ⢠Stereo L/R bars with peak hold and smooth decay, mirrored frame-for-frame from the desktop Loudness suite ā EBU R128 / ITU-R BS.1770 ⢠Momentary, Short-term and Integrated loudness (LUFS) ⢠Loudness Range (LRA) ⢠True Peak (dBTP) Connects in seconds ⢠Auto-discovers VU Meter Studio on your network ⢠Or connect by hand with the host's IP and port ⢠Optional password protection with a secure challenge-response handshake Demo mode ⢠Preview the meters with realistic sample data ā no desktop, no setup required WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ⢠Free, with no ads ⢠No account, ever ⢠No cross-app tracking and no advertising ID ⢠Keeps the meters off your main screen and in your eyeline Ideal for mixing, mastering, streaming, podcasting and broadcast monitoring ā anywhere you want an accurate, glanceable meter without giving up desktop screen space.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VU Meter Studio Remote 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
Both are free to download. BMA Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VU Meter Studio Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BMA Spectrum Analyzer | VU Meter Studio Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAVIER PUGA SORIANO | Magnus Johansson |
In-app purchases
BMA Spectrum Analyzer
- BMA Spectrum Analyzer$2.99
VU Meter Studio Remote
No in-app purchases
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