Audio RTA vs XSCACE Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio RTA
Visualize live sound spectrums, identify frequency peaks, and test audio equipment with this practical toolkit. Ideal for musicians and sound technicians, it offers real-time analysis and a frequency generator.
- Real-time RTA/FFT spectrum analysis
- Approximate dB level meter
- Frequency generator (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Speaker and channel testing
- White noise generator
- Waterfall/spectrogram (Pro)
- Third-octave bands (Pro)
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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.
XSCACE Studio
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XSCACE Studio turns your iPad or Mac into a complete amplifier controller and acoustic measurement instrument. CONTROL YOUR XSCACE AMPLIFIER • Automatic discovery on your network — no setup • Per-channel gain, delay, 6-band parametric EQ and crossovers with live response curves • PsySculpt psychoacoustic bass enhancement • Presets: save, load and manage complete tuning states • Live sync: changes made anywhere appear everywhere, instantly CALIBRATION TOOLKIT A full measurement suite — works with any speaker system, no XSCACE hardware required: • X-Sense EQ: one-button automatic room correction toward Harman, flat or custom target curves • Channel delay and level alignment with mic-verified sweeps • SPL meter (A/C/Z weighting, fast/slow, Leq) with 94 dB calibrator reference • Real-time analyzer with NC room-noise rating • Frequency response, phase, group delay, impulse response and spectral decay waterfall • Distortion (THD) analysis • RT60 reverberation time (ISO 3382-1 method) • Subwoofer alignment at the crossover • Transfer function with live coherence • Polarity checks and mic calibration file import (UMIK and similar) • Professional PDF and HTML reports Measure over AirPlay or a wired output. Use the built-in microphone or a calibrated USB measurement mic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XSCACE Studio at none against Audio RTA's 1. Audio RTA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and 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. Audio RTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XSCACE Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Audio RTA ships an update weekly, XSCACE Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio RTA | XSCACE Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mateus Polonini Cardoso | CANADIAN AUDIO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Audio RTA
- Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$10.99
XSCACE Studio
No in-app purchases
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