Comparison

Vgent PdM 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

Vgent PdM

Features
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Vgent helps maintenance teams inspect industrial equipment using vibration measurements and operating sound. Keep measurement points, reports and repair follow-up together for motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes and other equipment. CAPTURE VIBRATION OR SOUND Use the built-in microphone for acoustic inspections and unusual-noise checks. Vibration measurement requires a compatible, calibrated USB vibration sensor connected and bound to Vgent using its supplied pairing QR code. Acoustic recordings reflect changes in sound; they do not replace calibrated vibration measurements. BUILD REPEATABLE INSPECTIONS Create equipment records with photos, measurement locations, directions and operating conditions. Follow multi-point capture rounds, review progress and resume unfinished work. Generate equipment QR labels and scan them to find equipment already saved on your device. REVIEW THE EVIDENCE View overall and point-level reports, waveforms, spectra and capture quality. Add manual review labels to the relevant points while retaining the original diagnostic findings. Filter report history and export PDF reports for maintenance discussions. FOLLOW CHANGES AND REPAIRS Compare compatible measurements over time. Record repair actions, dates, outcomes and photos, then review suitable follow-up measurements. Preview the normal and abnormal samples used when rebuilding a device trend model. KEEP RECORDS ORGANIZED Export and restore complete backup folders through the system Files picker. Backup status helps identify changes since the last export. Optional data contribution is off by default and is separate from access to diagnosis features. OPTIONAL ON-DEVICE INTERPRETATION On supported devices, interpretation organizes saved diagnostic evidence for review without changing the original diagnosis severity. This feature requires iOS 26 or later, Apple Intelligence enabled, a ready on-device model and a supported app language. Reports and trend conclusions remain available when interpretation is unavailable. For useful comparisons, keep measurement location, sensor mounting or microphone position, and equipment operating conditions consistent. Vgent supports inspection and maintenance review; results depend on capture quality and the available evidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Vgent PdM4 screens
Live Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vgent PdM at every 5 days against Live Spectrum Analyzer's monthly. Live Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Vgent PdM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month 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

Vgent PdM ships an update every 5 days, Live Spectrum Analyzer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Vgent PdM versus Live Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVgent PdMLive Spectrum Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShandong Yichuang Zhiwei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.ęˆå‹‡ 龚

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vgent PdM

Subscriptions2
  • Vgent Vibration Monthly$99.001 Month
  • Vgent Vibration Annual$999.001 Year
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 Vgent PdM free?
Vgent PdM 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 Vgent PdM or Live Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Neither Vgent PdM nor Live Spectrum Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vgent PdM or Live Spectrum Analyzer?
Vgent PdM ships an update every 5 days, and Live Spectrum Analyzer monthly. Most recently, Vgent PdM was updated on October 31, 2026 and Live Spectrum Analyzer on October 29, 2026.

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