DriveRack PA2 Control vs Audio RTA Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveRack PA2 Control
Control your PA2 hardware wirelessly from any location. This app optimizes and protects your loudspeakers by managing audio processing between your mixer and amplifiers.
- Wireless control via WiFi
- System setup from any location
- Loudspeaker optimization
- Loudspeaker protection
- Audio processing management
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The DriveRack® PA2 Control app is the ultimate way to control the PA2 hardware. The DriveRack® PA2 provides all the processing you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. With the PA2 app you can control all aspects of the hardware through a network (WiFi) connection allowing you to setup system from any location. DriveRack® PA2 continues the DriveRack® legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors.
Audio RTA Analyzer
This application transforms your mobile device into a real-time audio analysis tool. It allows you to monitor sound frequencies, decibel levels, and identify peaks using your device's microphone, aiding in the tuning and testing of various audio systems.
- Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer
- dB meter
- Frequency generator
- Test tones, noise, and sweeps
- Subwoofer test tools
- Stereo channel tests
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Audio RTA Analyzer turns your phone into a fast audio test bench for real-time analysis and practical sound checks. Use your device's microphone to view the live spectrum, track frequencies, monitor dB levels and spot peaks that can help with speakers, PA systems, home studios, instruments and car audio tuning. Main tools: - Real-time RTA/FFT analyzer - dB meter for quick sound checks - Hz frequency generator - Test tones, noise and sweeps - Subwoofer test tools - Stereo channel tests for left, right and center - Clear visuals for stage, studio, installation and workshop use Built for musicians, sound techs, audio engineers, installers and car audio users who need quick insight without carrying extra gear. Note: measurements depend on your device microphone and hardware. For certified calibration, use dedicated professional instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audio RTA Analyzer at 5.0 against DriveRack PA2 Control's 3.2. Audio RTA Analyzer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). DriveRack PA2 Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (108 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Audio RTA Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DriveRack PA2 Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Audio RTA Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveRack PA2 Control has 108 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DriveRack PA2 Control ships an update every 8 months, Audio RTA Analyzer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveRack PA2 Control | Audio RTA Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (108 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman Professional, Inc. | Mateus Polonini Cardoso |
Customer experience
DriveRack PA2 Control
Audio RTA Analyzer
In-app purchases
DriveRack PA2 Control
No in-app purchases
Audio RTA Analyzer
- Audio Analyzer RTA Pro$1.99
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