Comparison

dB Logger vs Live Spectrum Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

dB Logger

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter and analyzer. Capture raw audio, log noise levels over time, and generate detailed reports. Ideal for assessing noise exposure, troubleshooting sound systems, or documenting noise complaints.

Highlights
  • Raw, unprocessed audio capture
  • Real-time dB-A, dB-C, dB-Z measurements
  • Frequency analysis (FFT spectrum)
  • Noise logging and reporting (CSV, PDF)
  • External microphone support
  • NR and NC room ratings
  • Noise-source identification
Features
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Free to download. One-time unlock. No subscription, ever. dB Logger turns your phone into a professional-grade sound level meter, frequency analyzer and noise logger — with no account, no cloud, and no subscription, ever. Most sound apps measure your phone's audio AFTER the operating system has "cleaned it up" with echo cancellation, noise suppression and automatic gain. dB Logger doesn't. It captures RAW, UNPROCESSED audio — from the built-in mic or an external USB-C measurement microphone — so what you see reflects the real acoustic field. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR • Measure a noisy neighbor, upstairs bass, or HOA / tenant nuisance — log it over time and export a timestamped CSV + PDF report to attach to a complaint. • Check whether a concert, gig, gym class, bar or restaurant is loud enough to risk your hearing — and how long is safe. • Find out if your baby's white-noise machine is too loud at the crib, and how far to move it. • Assess a room like a consultant: NR and NC single-figure ratings from octave bands for HVAC and building-services work. • Track workplace noise exposure against OSHA, NIOSH or EU limits with the built-in dosimeter. • Check a sound system, studio, AV install or science project with a live spectrum and weighted levels. MEASURE • Real-time dB-A, dB-C, dB-Z with selectable update rate (200 ms to 10 s) • Fast / Slow / Impulse time weighting; current, AVG (Leq), MAX and PEAK • NR (Noise Rating) and NC (Noise Criteria) single-figure room ratings • A noise-source guesser that tells you WHAT is loud, not just how loud VISUALIZE • Live FFT spectrum, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, with peak-hold and peak detection • 1/1 & 1/3-octave equalizer with per-band peak caps • Scrolling time-history graph, color-coded by level • A clean analog dB gauge with AVG / MAX / PEAK LOG, REPORT & SHARE • Log metrics to CSV and raw audio to lossless WAV, independently • Browse saved sessions and generate PDF / CSV reports • Noise Camera: snap a photo or record a video with the live dB reading burned in — clear evidence, easy to share BUILT RIGHT • Guided + manual calibration, saved per microphone profile • USB-C external measurement-mic support, with a visible input picker so you always know which mic you are measuring with • 42 languages; light / dark and Glass / Classic themes • On-device and private — no account, no cloud; your audio and readings never leave your phone unless you choose to share them FREE vs FULL VERSION dB Logger is free to download and fully usable for live measurement — the meter, gauge, spectrum, spectrogram, analyzer and dosimeter are all free and unlimited. The free version also lets you record, export and film video for up to 30 seconds so you can try the whole workflow; those trial clips, exports and reports carry a small "Trial" mark, and the free version keeps two days of dosimeter history. Unlock the full version with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever — for unlimited recording, unlimited CSV/WAV/PDF export, full-length video with no watermark, the complete dose history, and no ads. Already bought "Remove Ads"? You're upgraded to the full version automatically, at no charge. Accuracy note: a smartphone microphone is not a certified Class 1/2 (IEC 61672) sound level meter. dB Logger targets reproducible, calibrated relative measurement with standards-correct weighting and rating math. For regulatory or compliance decisions, verify with certified instrumentation.

About

Live Spectrum Analyzer

Features
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Live Spectrum Analyzer is a real-time audio visualization tool for musicians, students, teachers, sound makers, and anyone who wants to see sound clearly. Use the microphone for live input, or import an audio file from Files to inspect how frequency, amplitude, pitch, and dynamics change over time. Switch between waveform, FFT, sonogram, spectrum bars, VU meter, pitch, octave bands, peak hold, envelope, waterfall, phase, Lissajous, and XY Scope views. Each mode is designed for quick visual reading while you listen, tune, practice, demonstrate acoustics, compare sounds, or check a recording. The app also provides practical analysis readouts, including RMS, peak level, decibels, detected pitch, strongest frequency peaks, spectral centroid, zero crossing rate, dynamic range, estimated BPM, beat strength, mel bands, chroma, noise floor, and clipping status. Results are intended as helpful visual references rather than certified measurement data. Key features: • Live microphone waveform and spectrum visualization • Import audio files for playback and local visual analysis • Waveform, FFT, sonogram, bars, VU, pitch, waterfall, phase, and scope modes • Adjustable gain, time window, FFT floor, sonogram brightness, contrast, and speed • Pitch reference, tolerance, microphone gain, and noise gate settings • Record audio locally, review saved recordings, and share or delete files • Capture visualization snapshots as PNG images • Local-first workflow with no account required Subscription and purchase information: The app offers a free experience and optional Pro access. Actual prices, trials, promotions, and availability are shown in the App Store. Privacy and data information: Your microphone input, imported audio, recordings, snapshots, and analysis results stay on your device by default. The app does not require an account and does not upload your media to a server operated by us. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/livespectrumanalyzer/home/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/livespectrumanalyzer/home/term_of_use Contact: gongchengyong70@gmail.com

Screenshots

dB Logger4 screens
Live Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Live Spectrum Analyzer at none against dB Logger's shown. dB Logger's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. dB Logger sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Live Spectrum Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Logger ships an update daily, Live Spectrum Analyzer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
dB Logger versus Live Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB LoggerLive Spectrum Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEK Service LTD成勇 龚

In-app purchases

2 purchases

dB Logger

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Full Version$29.00
3 purchases

Live Spectrum Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Monthly PRO$1.991 Month
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Yearly PRO$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Live Spectrum Analyzer Life PRO$19.99

Questions

Is dB Logger free?
dB Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Spectrum Analyzer free?
Live Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dB Logger or Live Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
dB Logger shows ads; Live Spectrum Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, dB Logger or Live Spectrum Analyzer?
dB Logger ships an update daily, and Live Spectrum Analyzer every 2 months. Most recently, dB Logger was updated on October 9, 2026 and Live Spectrum Analyzer on October 24, 2026.

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