Comparison

Audio Frequency Analyzer vs HouseCurve

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

Head to head
About

Audio Frequency Analyzer

This real-time audio analyzer measures and evaluates sound environments with 1/3 octave band frequency response and FFT analysis. It supports calibration for high accuracy and is suitable for various audio testing and tuning applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum response measurement (1/3 octave, 30 bands)
  • FFT Analyzer
  • Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz
  • Calibration function for high accuracy
  • Supports built-in and external microphones
  • Snapshot and averaging functions
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"Audio Frequency Analyzer" is a powerful real-time audio analyzer (RTA) app for iPhone. With its simple operation, you can easily measure and evaluate your sound environment. This app measures the frequency response in 30 split band scale of 1/3 octave in real time. It can also display the FFT analysis results. It supports calibration for 1/3-octave bands. By adjusting the characteristics to match not only the built-in microphone but also your external microphone, it achieves high measurement accuracy. "Audio Frequency Analyzer" can be used for various applications, including sound room tuning, speaker settings, audio equipment testing, stage setup measurement, sound mixing environment evaluation and noise environment investigation. Features: - Frequency spectrum response measurement of 1/3 octave unit, 30 bands. (OCT) - FFT Analyzer (FFT) - Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz - Logarithmic amplitude display. - Touch-scroll function to adjust visible amplitude ranges. - Display the measured value of 1/3 oct bands at OCT mode. (dB@OCT) - Function to change the graph slope at FFT mode. (Slope): -3dB/oct (less than 1kHz), +3dB/oct (1kHz or higher) - Peak hold function. (Hold) - Average display function. (Avg): Time linear averaging. Fast-2.56sec, Slow-12.8 sec - Display response control. (Fast/Slow) - Reset of Measurement display position. (Scroll) - Snapshot of Measurement display. (Snap) - Calibration function in OCT mode. (Calibrate): 1/3 octave band offset and total offset setting. - Supports built-in microphone, headset microphone, and external digital audio connection. Note: The first time you access your microphone and photos after installing the app, the iOS system will ask you for permission to access them. If you have not enabled this setting, the app will not be able to access them due to iOS system privacy restrictions. Please enable the access permission in the iOS setting "Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos or Microphone". Please visit our iOS app support page for more information about this app.

About

HouseCurve

This app provides a suite of tools for tuning audio systems, including room correction, equalizer adjustments, and subwoofer phase setting. It measures in-room frequency response and can generate filter settings for various audio systems. It's suitable for home and car audio enthusiasts looking to optimize their sound.

Highlights
  • Sine sweep and pink noise measurements
  • Real-time moving mic measurements
  • Target curve comparison and creation
  • Room correction filter generation (PEQ/FIR)
  • Magnitude, phase, and group delay display
  • Compatibility with various audio systems
Features
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HouseCurve is a multi-tool for audio systems. Use it for room correction, adjusting equalizers, setting subwoofer phase, choosing crossovers and more. Features: * Sine sweep and real time pink noise measurements * Sweep measurements can be averaged as they are collected * Alternatively, use real time tool to collect moving mic measurements (MMM) * Compare measurements to a selected target curve * Create and edit target curves * Generate room correction filters (PEQ or FIR) * Filters compatible with a variety of systems including Roon, Volumio, CamillaDSP, EqualizerAPO, miniDSP and Crestron DM NAX * Display magnitude, phase and group delay * Use with built-in or external microphones * Connect with AirPlay, Bluetooth, headphone jack (analog) or use external stimulus HouseCurve measures in-room frequency response by listening to your audio system play a sine sweep. Measurements are displayed on top of a target curve, making it easy to see where adjustment is needed. Multiple measurements can be averaged to fully capture how the system sounds in the listening area. With small changes and repeat measurements, you can manually tune your system to the target curve. If your audio system has a parametric equalizer or convolution engine, HouseCurve can automatically generate filter settings to match the target curve. HouseCurve can help with home and car audio system tuning, from system equalization and room correction to subwoofer time alignment and speaker placement. Visit housecurve.com for more information on how HouseCurve works and how to use it. HouseCurve will produce acceptable results with the built in iPhone/iPad microphone. Using calibrated external microphones will provide higher accuracy. The free version of HouseCurve can measure your audio system and display a magnitude plot (aka "frequency response"). Additional features, such as room correction filter generation, advanced measurement tools and target curve editing can be obtained via in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Audio Frequency Analyzer4 screens
HouseCurve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HouseCurve at Free against Audio Frequency Analyzer's $9.99. HouseCurve also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (264 vs 3). Audio Frequency Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

HouseCurve is free to download; Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99 up front. HouseCurve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Frequency Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseCurve holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HouseCurve has 264 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Audio Frequency Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 81% of HouseCurve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, HouseCurve every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Audio Frequency Analyzer versus HouseCurve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Frequency AnalyzerHouseCurve
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews80.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.218.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOON,LLCGreg Wilding

Customer experience

Audio Frequency Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

HouseCurve

All ratings259 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

Audio Frequency Analyzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HouseCurve

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Will not connect to iPhone
  • Won't connect and play after upgrades
  • App keeps asking to upgrade after payment
  • Cannot connect to Airplay music systems
  • Bluetooth doesn't work well
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  • Resets phone every 2nd or 3rd attempt
  • Unreliable sweeps (one out of two to three works)
  • External sweep signal not picked up
  • Cannot start over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Cannot detect signal for test tone
  • EQ does not change graph
  • Airplay connection to Bluesound Node 2i not always made
  • Plays music from Apple Music instead of sweep tone
  • iPad gives different responses than iPhone

Requested features

10 requests
  • True support for headphones
  • Download measured plots for offline analysis
  • Ability to export a zip of filters at once
  • Option to normalize filters
  • Clarification on Q value for EQ frequencies
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  • Ability to see Q number for EQ frequencies
  • White background graph option for printing
  • More reliable Airplay connection
  • Fix for starting over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Warning about high volume levels

In-app purchases

None

Audio Frequency Analyzer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HouseCurve

One-time2
  • Tuning Bundle One Year$20.00
  • Tuning Bundle Lifetime$70.00

Questions

Is Audio Frequency Analyzer free?
Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HouseCurve free?
HouseCurve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Frequency Analyzer or HouseCurve?
HouseCurve is rated higher. Audio Frequency Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HouseCurve averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do Audio Frequency Analyzer or HouseCurve have ads?
Neither Audio Frequency Analyzer nor HouseCurve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Frequency Analyzer or HouseCurve?
Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, and HouseCurve every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Frequency Analyzer was updated on October 24, 2026 and HouseCurve on October 25, 2026.

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