Comparison

Audio RTA vs Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Audio RTA

This application provides a real-time octave RTA analyzer, visualizing acoustic signals. It's useful for measuring audio equipment frequency response and analyzing musical instrument sounds. Features include various band resolutions, SPL metering, and FFT analysis.

Highlights
  • Octave RTA analyzer with multiple band resolutions
  • SPL Meter (dBFS) with dBZ weighting
  • Fast real-time response
  • Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis
  • Zoom and pan functionality
  • Chart sharing and PNG export
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Audio RTA is a real-time octave RTA analyzer. It gives you a visual representation of an acoustic signal. It can be used to measure the frequency response of audio equipment or to analyze the sounds of musical instruments. Features - Octave RTA analyzer: bands - full, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 (RMS values) - SPL Meter (dBFS) - Fast real-time response - Sampling rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz* - Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) - Window sizes: 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384, 32768, 65536 - Max/min values - Zoom and pan - Measure values - Audio input can be supplied via the built-in microphone and an external microphone (via the USB camera adapter or through the iPhone/iPad dock connector – Core Audio compliant devices) - Sharing charts (through mail, social networks, clipboard) - Exporting image charts (png) to the iOS 11 Document Browser (supports iCloud) - SPL meter weighting: dBZ - linear *For 96kHz analysis use an external microphone with such capabilities through a USB camera adapter or through the iPhone/iPad dock connector.

About

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Analyze sound frequencies in real-time with this powerful tool. It offers detailed octave band analysis, FFT plots, and various measurement scales. Supports multiple microphones and noise analysis features for accurate audio insights.

Highlights
  • Octave Band Real Time Analyzer
  • FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform)
  • Sound level meter (dB meter)
  • Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support
  • Support for external microphones
  • Pre-calibrated mic profiles
Features
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Audio Spectrum Analyzer is a powerful real-time audio analysis app. Full of features yet very simple to use. Sound level meter (db meter a-weighted, noise rating, noise criterion) included. Feature Highlights: • Octave Band Real Time Analyzer • FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform) • Linear and logarithm scales • Up to 16384 FFT size • A lot of available window functions • Tracking for max value • Max and Min for any selected frequency • Stunned graphics • Reliable measurement accuracy with pre-calibrated profiles for 3 device-integrated mics • Additional precision with integrated support and pre-calibrated profiles for AirPods, AirPods Pro • Safer measurements using the Airpods Pro noise cancellation feature • Support for external microphones (wired or via Bluetooth) • Noise Rating and Noise Criterion support And many many more... Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/94359518

Screenshots

Audio RTA3 screens
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro at Free against Audio RTA's $3.99. Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 25) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 14 months). Audio RTA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (81% vs 57%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro is free to download; Audio RTA costs $3.99 up front. Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Audio RTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Audio RTA against 4.4 for Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro has 239 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Audio RTA's written reviews are positive against 57% of Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio RTA ships an update every 14 months, Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio RTA versus Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio RTAAudio Spectrum Analyzer Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better4.4 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better57.4% of reviews
Number of ratings25239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEXUS Pawel KrzywdzinskiVlad Polyanskiy

Customer experience

Audio RTA

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

All ratings238 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.5%

Bugs and requests

Audio RTA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 16 and iOS 26 launches
  • FFT resolution not working after iOS updates
  • Graph display freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Spectrograph mode too slow on newer iPhones
  • Frequency alignment issues with dynamic display
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  • App won't uninstall properly
  • Malware warnings appearing
  • Help links and support pages broken/dead
  • Incorrect dB level readings (off by ~20dB)
  • Recording functions non-functional
  • Half black screen in certain orientations

Requested features

11 requests
  • Audio file upload capability
  • White noise/test signal generator
  • Microphone calibration file support
  • Recording functionality with timestamp
  • Multiple frequency cursors for comparison
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  • Ability to compare before/after curves
  • Adjustable dB level zoom/scaling
  • Saved settings and personalizations
  • Audio Unit (AUV3) plugin support
  • Peak hold reset button
  • Time-domain recording in spectrograph mode

In-app purchases

None

Audio RTA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Mode7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Audio RTA free?
Audio RTA costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro free?
Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio RTA or Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro?
Audio RTA is rated higher. Audio RTA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro averages 4.4 from 239 ratings.
Do Audio RTA or Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro have ads?
Neither Audio RTA nor Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio RTA or Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro?
Audio RTA ships an update every 14 months, and Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Audio RTA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro on October 29, 2026.

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