Comparison

HushStep vs Sound Scope Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

HushStep

Features
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HushStep is a focused utility for precise, quiet volume control. Use plus and minus buttons, a slider, or direct number input to adjust system volume in fine increments, especially for bedtime, headphones, podcasts, and other low-volume situations. Save frequently used presets and apply them quickly from the Home Screen widget or app icon quick actions. HushStep also includes screen brightness control; with Pro, you can create more presets and save brightness with a preset. The app does not play sound effects, does not require an account, and keeps presets on your device.

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Sound Scope Analyzer

Features
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Sound Scope Analyzer visualizes sound from your microphone in real time β€” an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer in your pocket. ● Real-Time Mode β€’ Watch waveforms like on an oscilloscope (a trigger keeps periodic waves steady on screen) β€’ CRT-style afterglow effect you can toggle on and off β€’ Frequency spectrum up to 24 kHz with automatic noise-floor removal, so real sounds stand out clearly β€’ Fixed or auto scaling for each axis; pinch to zoom and drag to pan ● Timbre Mode β€’ Automatically detects a sustained long tone (like singing β€œahh”) and analyzes it with high frequency resolution β€’ Shows the fundamental note name and frequency, with offset in cents β€’ Marks each harmonic peak with its note name and measured frequency β€’ Save the analysis result to Photos as an image β€’ Sound source presets: voice, whistle, piano, guitar, bowed strings, and winds ● Great for β€’ Long-tone practice and tone checks for winds, strings, and vocals β€’ Comparing the harmonic structure of different instruments β€’ Learning the physics of sound: frequency, waveforms, and harmonics β€’ Exploring the sounds around you ● Privacy All audio is processed entirely on your device. Nothing is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted. Available in English and Japanese.

Screenshots

HushStep3 screens
Sound Scope Analyzer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Scope Analyzer at none against HushStep's 1. Sound Scope Analyzer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). HushStep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HushStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sound Scope Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HushStep ships an update every 3 weeks, Sound Scope Analyzer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
HushStep versus Sound Scope Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHushStepSound Scope Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζœ‰δΌŸ θ‘£Shinichi Takemura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HushStep

One-time1
  • HushStep Pro$0.99
None

Sound Scope Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HushStep free?
HushStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Scope Analyzer free?
Sound Scope Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HushStep or Sound Scope Analyzer have ads?
Sound Scope Analyzer shows ads; HushStep does not.
Which is updated more often, HushStep or Sound Scope Analyzer?
HushStep ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sound Scope Analyzer daily. Most recently, HushStep was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sound Scope Analyzer on October 13, 2026.

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