Comparison

BMA Spectrum Analyzer vs Frequency Detector Tool

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

Head to head
About

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

Frequency Detector Tool

Instantly analyze musical keys from any frequency in Hertz. It displays the corresponding musical note, cents deviation, and whether it's in key with your selected musical scale. Features vocal context notes and a full frequency chart for EQ guidance.

Highlights
  • Frequency to musical note conversion
  • Cents sharp/flat indication
  • In-key analysis for selected keys
  • Nearest cut candidate identification
  • Vocal context notes for EQ
  • Full frequency chart exploration
  • Solfeggio frequencies with associations
Features
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Frequency Detector Tool is a free, elegant frequency and musical-key analyzer for producers, mixing engineers, sound healers, and the musically curious. Type in any frequency in Hertz — like 315, 2.5k, or 29834 — and instantly see: The musical note it maps to (e.g. A4 = 440 Hz) How many cents sharp or flat it is Whether it's IN KEY for the key you've selected The nearest "cut candidate" — the closest out-of-key frequency Vocal context notes to guide your EQ decisions Pick your key from all 12 tones and the whole analysis updates instantly, showing the in-key snap, the nearest cut, and vocal-range context (like the "Mud Zone" around 250–400 Hz). Open the full frequency chart to see every note across octaves 0–7, laid out for boosting and cutting in your chosen key — scroll to explore the entire spectrum. Also included: Clickable Solfeggio frequencies (432, 528, 639, 741, 852, 963) with a note on what each is associated with "Did You Know?" music-theory facts A calm, sacred-geometry inspired interface Frequency Detector Tool is completely free — no ads, no subscriptions, no catch. It's my first app, made with love. If it helps you, an optional donation on eyeheru369.com supports more free tools. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

Screenshots

BMA Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
Frequency Detector Tool1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frequency Detector Tool at none against BMA Spectrum Analyzer's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BMA Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Frequency Detector Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BMA Spectrum Analyzer versus Frequency Detector Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMA Spectrum AnalyzerFrequency Detector Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAVIER PUGA SORIANOEye Heru

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMA Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • BMA Spectrum Analyzer$2.99
None

Frequency Detector Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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