Micboard Spectrum vs SpectraHold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Micboard Spectrum
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Micboard Spectrum turns an ADALM-Pluto into a pocket RF spectrum analyzer. Features: ⢠Multi-Band Scanning: Automatically sweep across multiple bands. ⢠Live spectrum trace and waterfall. ⢠CSV Export Engine: Export scans, peak, and average scans from one or multiple bands. ⢠Rolling scan storage: Scans are always stored, tag the ones you want to keep. Requires an ADALM-Pluto SDR running maia-sdr firmware. No hardware? Tap Demo Mode to explore with real recorded spectrum.
SpectraHold
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The spectrogram with memory. SpectraHold turns microphone input into a 3D spectrogram. Watch frequencies in real time, freeze the view, and explore up to 120 seconds of visual history to inspect a detail you just heard. FREEZE AND EXPLORE Tap the graph to inspect a frequency. Zoom and browse the history, then return to live analysis whenever you want. ADJUST THE VIEW Choose a visible window from 1 to 20 seconds, color palettes, and automatic or manual visual gain from ā40 to +40 dB. Visual gain changes the graph without changing microphone gain. FEATURES ⢠Real-time 3D spectrogram from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. ⢠Adjustable history from 20 to 120 seconds. ⢠Frequency inspection, zoom, and history navigation. ⢠Up to two estimated peaks per region: bass, midrange, and treble. Detection does not confirm resonance. ⢠Background capture and capture with the screen locked, while permitted by the system. ⢠Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Audio is processed on your device. History stays in memory; no audio file is saved or uploaded. Closing the app or a system interruption may stop capture. TRIAL AND PURCHASE Download for free. Activate a free 7-day trial to access all features. After the trial, analysis stops until you purchase full access. The unlock is a one-time purchase, with no subscription or automatic charge. The local price is shown before you confirm the purchase. You can restore purchases. SpectraHold is a visual analysis tool. It does not apply equalization, automatically eliminate feedback, or replace a calibrated sound pressure level meter. Estimates depend on the microphone, device, and recording conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micboard Spectrum at none against SpectraHold's 2. SpectraHold's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SpectraHold sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Micboard Spectrum asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Micboard Spectrum | SpectraHold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karl Swanson | RAFAEL SILVA PFLEGER |
In-app purchases
Micboard Spectrum
No in-app purchases
SpectraHold
- 7-day TrialFree
- Full Access$5.99
Questions
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