Comparison

Audio RTA vs Spectrum

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

Head to head
About

Audio RTA

This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
  • dB meter
  • Frequency generator
  • Test tones, noise, and sweeps
  • Subwoofer test tools
  • Stereo channel tests
Features
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See the live sound spectrum, find frequency peaks and test your speakers with a practical audio toolkit on your phone. For musicians, sound technicians and installers working with PA systems, studios, instruments and car audio. Use the microphone spectrum as a visual aid when checking sound; the app does not automatically equalize your system. Free basic tools: • Real-time microphone RTA/FFT spectrum • Approximate dB level meter • Frequency generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • Subwoofer and stereo channel tests • White noise for general testing Audio Tools Pro is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to advanced tools: waterfall/spectrogram, third-octave bands, manual dB offset, PNG/CSV exports, pink noise and advanced waveforms and sweeps. Access stays linked to your store account. Measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. Manual dB offset aligns readings to a reference meter; it does not provide certified calibration. Use low volume to protect hearing and equipment. The app does not replace a certified sound-level meter or measure calibrated loudspeaker frequency response. Audio analysis runs on your device; purchases require a connection. The store shows the current Pro price.

About

Spectrum

Features
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Spectrum turns your phone into a modern real-time audio analyzer - the clean, fast tool that older spectrum apps never gave you. See sound the moment it happens: a live FFT frequency spectrum and a scrolling spectrogram (waterfall), with automatic peak detection and the matching musical note. Built for a phone screen, with a beautiful dark and light theme - not a cramped desktop port. WHY SPECTRUM • Modern, readable interface - designed for touch, dark & light themes • Save your measurements and revisit them anytime (most analyzers forget everything the moment you close them) • Export the spectrogram as a high-resolution image, or your data as CSV • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Real peak frequency + musical note readout, in cents FEATURES • Real-time FFT spectrum, log or linear frequency axis • Spectrogram (waterfall) view • Tap the chart for a frequency cursor with dB and musical note • Peak hold and peak-frequency tracking • Musical note detection (A4 = 440 Hz) • A-weighting for perceived loudness • Adjustable FFT size (2048 / 4096 / 8192) • Save, name and organize measurements • Image & CSV export • 8 languages SPECTRUM PRO - one-time purchase, no subscription • 1/3 octave RTA view with per-band peak hold - the classic real-time analyzer used for live sound and room tuning • Tone generator: sine tones, 20 Hz-20 kHz logarithmic sweep, white & pink noise for testing speakers and room acoustics • Peak list: the strongest peaks with harmonics tagged • Up to 4 frequency markers on the chart • Calibration offset (±20 dB) to match a reference meter • Extra-high resolution 16384 FFT • High-resolution image export and no ads, forever Everything is processed on your device - no audio is ever uploaded. Microphone access is the only permission needed. Perfect for musicians, audio engineers, students, DIY speaker builders, hum & noise hunters, and anyone curious about the sounds around them.

Screenshots

Audio RTA4 screens
Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Audio RTA at none against Spectrum's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Audio RTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spectrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio RTA ships an update weekly, Spectrum every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Audio RTA versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio RTASpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMateus Polonini CardosoSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio RTA

One-time1
  • Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Spectrum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio RTA or Spectrum have ads?
Spectrum shows ads; Audio RTA does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio RTA or Spectrum?
Audio RTA ships an update weekly, and Spectrum every 8 days. Most recently, Audio RTA was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spectrum on October 20, 2026.

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