Comparison

CreamAudio Analyzer vs Spectrum Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

CreamAudio Analyzer

Features
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CreamAudio turns your Mac, iPad, or iPhone plus a class-compliant USB or Thunderbolt audio interface (such as a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) into a complete professional audio measurement bench. The interface's analog inputs become the front end; its outputs drive the built-in signal generator. Multiple precision instruments share one calibrated signal path: OSCILLOSCOPE • Live two-channel display in normal (Y-t) and XY (Lissajous) modes • Adjustable volts/division and time/division with pinch and scroll zoom • Edge triggering with Auto / Normal / Single modes and single-shot capture • Graticule with division labels and live Vpp, RMS, frequency readouts • Per-channel DC/AC coupling and vertical offset FUNCTION GENERATOR • Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, white and pink noise • Per-channel frequency, amplitude, offset, phase, and duty cycle • Sweep, chirp, and burst programs • Test Tape: an automated alignment-tape sequence (reference tones 400 Hz to 12.5 kHz, sweep, chirp, burst, flutter tone) to record onto a deck and measure back • Route to the same interface (loopback) or a separate output device SPECTRUM & SPECTROGRAM • Real-time FFT spectrum with selectable size and windowing, log/linear axes • Spectrogram heatmap across the recorded timeline FREQUENCY RESPONSE • Measure response with white / pink / swept stimulus that drives the generator automatically; curves accumulate for easy comparison DISTORTION & LEVEL • Automatic THD, THD+N, and SNR measurement • Vpp, Vrms, mean, frequency, period, and duty-cycle readouts • Built-in analog-style AC millivoltmeter (1 mV to 30 V, dual volt/dB scales) WOW & FLUTTER METER • Speed-stability analysis for turntables, cassette, and reel-to-reel tape • DIN / IEC 386 (3150 Hz) and JIS (3000 Hz) reference tones with auto-detect • WRMS, DIN 2-sigma quasi-peak, and unweighted readings; deviation waveform RECORD, SCRUB & EXPORT • Record the raw two-channel stream and scrub the timeline to find transients • Re-run any analysis offline on a selected window • Save recordings to WAV (lossless) or AAC (.m4a) CALIBRATION • Map normalized samples to real volts with manual entry or a guided reference solve, so every reading is in true voltage units; profiles persist per device Sample rates up to 192 kHz where the interface supports them. Everything runs locally on your device — no account, no network, no data collection. Requires a Metal-capable device. An external audio interface is recommended for real measurement work; the built-in microphone can be used for casual signals. Requires a subscription or one-time purchase. Start with a 3-day free trial, after which a monthly subscription begins automatically and renews each month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Prefer to pay once? Unlock everything with a one-time lifetime purchase — no trial, no subscription. The free trial is available to new subscribers. Subscription and lifetime prices are shown in the app and on this product page. All features described below are included once unlocked; there is no separately-priced content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Spectrum Analyzer

Features
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Spectrum Analyzer – Audio FFT transforms your iPhone microphone into a real-time live audio spectrum workspace from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) processing, it displays a log-scale frequency graph, live input sound meter, and a peak-frequency readout to pinpoint dominant tones. Easily freeze the display to inspect static audio data. Ideal for musicians, engineers, and students, core features are free, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade for higher FFT resolution.

Screenshots

CreamAudio Analyzer4 screens
Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum Analyzer at daily against CreamAudio Analyzer's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CreamAudio Analyzer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CreamAudio Analyzer ships an update every 3 weeks, Spectrum Analyzer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CreamAudio Analyzer versus Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreamAudio AnalyzerSpectrum Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSiarhei HladkouJosef Dave Llorente

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CreamAudio Analyzer

Subscriptions1
  • CreamAudio Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Forever$99.99
1 purchases

Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Spectrum Analyzer - Audio FFT$1.99

Questions

Is CreamAudio Analyzer free?
CreamAudio Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum Analyzer free?
Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CreamAudio Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Neither CreamAudio Analyzer nor Spectrum Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CreamAudio Analyzer or Spectrum Analyzer?
CreamAudio Analyzer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spectrum Analyzer daily. Most recently, CreamAudio Analyzer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Spectrum Analyzer on October 15, 2026.

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