Comparison

SpectraHold vs Simple Spectrogram

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

Head to head
About

SpectraHold

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The spectrogram with memory. SpectraHold turns microphone input into a 3D spectrogram. Watch frequencies in real time, freeze the view, and explore up to 120 seconds of visual history to inspect a detail you just heard. FREEZE AND EXPLORE Tap the graph to inspect a frequency. Zoom and browse the history, then return to live analysis whenever you want. ADJUST THE VIEW Choose a visible window from 1 to 20 seconds, color palettes, and automatic or manual visual gain from −40 to +40 dB. Visual gain changes the graph without changing microphone gain. FEATURES • Real-time 3D spectrogram from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. • Adjustable history from 20 to 120 seconds. • Frequency inspection, zoom, and history navigation. • Up to two estimated peaks per region: bass, midrange, and treble. Detection does not confirm resonance. • Background capture and capture with the screen locked, while permitted by the system. • Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Audio is processed on your device. History stays in memory; no audio file is saved or uploaded. Closing the app or a system interruption may stop capture. TRIAL AND PURCHASE Download for free. Activate a free 7-day trial to access all features. After the trial, analysis stops until you purchase full access. The unlock is a one-time purchase, with no subscription or automatic charge. The local price is shown before you confirm the purchase. You can restore purchases. SpectraHold is a visual analysis tool. It does not apply equalization, automatically eliminate feedback, or replace a calibrated sound pressure level meter. Estimates depend on the microphone, device, and recording conditions.

About

Simple Spectrogram

Visualize sound frequencies in real-time with a dynamic spectrogram. Analyze audio, identify musical notes, and adjust display settings for detailed sound inspection. Audio processing is done entirely on-device, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrogram visualization
  • Logarithmic frequency scale
  • Identify musical notes and frequencies
  • Pause and inspect audio slices
  • Adjustable frequency range and contrast
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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See the frequencies in the sound around you. Spectrogram turns your microphone input into a smooth, real-time spectrogram with a clear logarithmic frequency scale and Inferno colors. • Watch sound evolve over time, with the newest audio at the top. • Pause and tap any slice to inspect its frequency spectrum. • Tap or drag on the spectrum to find nearby peaks and their exact frequencies. • See the nearest musical note and the difference in hertz and cents, referenced to A4 = 440 Hz. • Adjust the frequency range, noise floor, and contrast. • Use portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad. Audio is analyzed on your device in memory. It is never recorded, uploaded, or shared. No account, ads, or tracking. Musical note labels describe individual spectral peaks, which may be harmonics rather than a sound’s fundamental frequency.

Screenshots

SpectraHold3 screens
Simple Spectrogram2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Spectrogram at none against SpectraHold's 2. SpectraHold's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. SpectraHold sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Spectrogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpectraHold versus Simple Spectrogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectraHoldSimple Spectrogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAFAEL SILVA PFLEGERDANIEL LAWRENCE LU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpectraHold

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full Access$5.99
None

Simple Spectrogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpectraHold free?
SpectraHold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Spectrogram free?
Simple Spectrogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpectraHold or Simple Spectrogram have ads?
Neither SpectraHold nor Simple Spectrogram shows ads.

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