# SpecWave vs PCM Audio Recorder

The clearest difference is ads: SpecWave at none against PCM Audio Recorder's shown. PCM Audio Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpecWave | PCM Audio Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓玮 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896738896) | [ButterFalcon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795929957) |

## What reviewers say

### SpecWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/specwave/id6808551669)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PCM Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcm-audio-recorder/id6808854556)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpecWave free?

SpecWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PCM Audio Recorder free?

PCM Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SpecWave or PCM Audio Recorder have ads?

PCM Audio Recorder shows ads; SpecWave does not.

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