Comparison

BMA Spectrum Analyzer vs Syn

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

Syn

Record, edit, and mix audio with a multi-track timeline and real-time visualizers. Enhance vocals, organize projects, and export in various formats. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and content creators on the go.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • Simple recording and editing
  • Track volume and mute/solo controls
  • Real-time audio visualizers
  • Voice enhancement tools
  • Flexible audio export options
  • Project organization and notes
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Syn-Waves is a simple yet powerful mobile audio editor built for recording, arranging, mixing, and visualizing sound. Create songs, podcasts, voiceovers, interviews, sound designs, and everyday recordings in one focused workspace. Record into a multi-track timeline, import existing audio, shape every clip, and watch your sound come alive through beautiful real-time visualizers. Whether you’re a musician, podcaster, voice artist, filmmaker, or simply capturing an idea before it disappears, Syn-Waves helps you move from first take to finished mix wherever inspiration strikes. FEATURES Multi-Track Audio Editing Build detailed arrangements with a flexible waveform timeline. • Record or import audio on multiple tracks • Trim, split, move, copy, paste, and delete clips • Edit with simplicity and ease Recording Made Simple • Start a project directly from a recording • Record onto an existing or new track • Replace a clip or overwrite part of an arrangement • Follow the live waveform and input meter Mixing & Track Controls • Adjust track volume easily • Mute or solo individual tracks • Loop individual tracks or the full arrangement • Close timeline gaps quickly • Preview the complete mix in real time Beautiful Audio Visualizers See your sound move through several responsive visual experiences, including Spectrogram, Aurora, Constellation, Chroma Keys, and more. Switch visualizers while listening or open fullscreen for an immersive playback experience. Voice Enhance Give speech and vocals clarity, presence, and control. • Shape tone with Voice EQ • Remove low-frequency rumble • Balance loud and quiet moments with compression • Catch sudden peaks with a limiter • Choose voice presets or fine-tune the sound • Compare enhanced and original audio before applying Flexible Audio Export • Export as M4A, WAV, or AIFF • Choose 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz • Export in mono or stereo • Export active tracks, a selected track, or every track • Quickly reuse your latest export settings Project Organization • Organize projects into folders • Rename, move, and duplicate projects • Import and export complete Syn-Waves projects • Add notes that stay with each project • Create a project from an audio file Private & Ready Anywhere Your projects and audio are stored locally on your device. Edit offline and keep creating wherever you are. Built-In Guide Learn recording, timeline editing, track controls, visualizers, shortcuts, saving, and export directly inside the app. Syn-Waves is made for musicians, songwriters, podcasters, interviewers, voice artists, filmmakers, content creators, sound designers, and anyone who wants a focused mobile audio editor. Sound has shape. Make it yours with Syn-Waves. --- SYN-WAVES PRO — AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe to Syn-Waves Pro to unlock unlimited audio projects, export mixes with enhanced voice processing, and receive ongoing improvements. • Subscription options are available monthly or annually • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period if auto-renew is enabled • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.syn-fx.com/waves-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.syn-fx.com/waves-privacy Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- Thank you for supporting Syn-Waves. Questions, feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions: support@syn-fx.com

Screenshots

BMA Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
Syn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Syn at 5.0 against BMA Spectrum Analyzer's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, 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 Syn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Syn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BMA Spectrum Analyzer versus Syn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMA Spectrum AnalyzerSyn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJAVIER PUGA SORIANOSYN-FX LP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMA Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • BMA Spectrum Analyzer$2.99
2 purchases

Syn

Subscriptions2
  • Syn-Waves Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Syn-Waves Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BMA Spectrum Analyzer free?
BMA Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syn free?
Syn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BMA Spectrum Analyzer or Syn?
Syn is rated higher. BMA Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Syn averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BMA Spectrum Analyzer or Syn have ads?
Neither BMA Spectrum Analyzer nor Syn shows ads.

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