Comparison

BMA Spectrum Analyzer vs AudioEngineerKit

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

Transform your device into a professional audio spectrum analyzer. Visualize sound frequencies in real-time with detailed visual feedback and advanced measurement tools. Ideal for audio professionals and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrum display
  • Multiple band configurations
  • Live meter with AVG, PEAK, CREST, MAX
  • Tap-to-read frequency and level
  • SPL calibration for live sound
  • Customizable visual themes
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

AudioEngineerKit

Features
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SPL Meter & RTA is a precision measurement toolkit built for sound engineers working on site. Free • Real-time SPL (sound pressure level) meter — A/C weighting, dB • 31-band RTA (real-time analyzer) — ISO 266 standard center frequencies • Microphone calibration • Room Mode Calculator • Feedback detector (new) — spots acoustic feedback live and suggests the frequency and GEQ band to cut (for reference only; the first 3 detections of each session show the frequency) Unlock Pro (one-time purchase) • LUFS loudness meter (BS.1770-4, Integrated/Short-term, target LU delta) • RT60 reverberation time analysis • Delay Finder — ESS sweep-based speaker alignment distance/time • Polarity Checker — passive & active modes, A/B speaker comparison • THD+N Analyzer • Loopback Test — pink-noise RTA-style report • External microphone support • SPL threshold alerts & measurement history (session log) • Dashboard view (SPL + RTA at a glance) • Feedback sound check — collect the frequencies that ring before the show, save them by venue and share (for reference only) A universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Runs entirely on-device with no internet connection required — no accounts, no ads, no analytics, so your privacy stays yours.

Screenshots

BMA Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
AudioEngineerKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BMA Spectrum Analyzer at 16.6 against AudioEngineerKit's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and AudioEngineerKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMA Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, AudioEngineerKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BMA Spectrum Analyzer versus AudioEngineerKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMA Spectrum AnalyzerAudioEngineerKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAVIER PUGA SORIANOHYO SEOP LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMA Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • BMA Spectrum Analyzer$2.99
1 purchases

AudioEngineerKit

One-time1
  • Pro 잠금해제$2.99

Questions

Is BMA Spectrum Analyzer free?
BMA Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioEngineerKit free?
AudioEngineerKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BMA Spectrum Analyzer or AudioEngineerKit have ads?
Neither BMA Spectrum Analyzer nor AudioEngineerKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMA Spectrum Analyzer or AudioEngineerKit?
BMA Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and AudioEngineerKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, BMA Spectrum Analyzer was updated on October 25, 2026 and AudioEngineerKit on October 24, 2026.

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