# TC vs Sound Spectrum Pro

The clearest difference is price: Sound Spectrum Pro at $12.99 against TC's $19.99. Sound Spectrum Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). TC's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TC costs $19.99 and Sound Spectrum Pro $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sound Spectrum Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, Sound Spectrum Pro every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | Sound Spectrum Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-spectrum-pro/id1632089486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Calin Andrian Albescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632089488) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579)

This app acts as a versatile controller for music software and hardware, allowing users to create custom interfaces for sending MIDI and OSC messages. It translates touch gestures and device motion into musical commands without being a synthesizer itself.

**Highlights:** Customizable multi-touch controllers, Device motion control (gyroscope/accelerometer), MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac), OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac), Inter-app control via CoreMIDI, Support for external MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI output

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sound Spectrum Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-spectrum-pro/id1632089486)

This app provides advanced audio analysis tools, including real-time spectrum analysis, sound pressure level measurements, and signal generation. It offers a comprehensive suite for detailed sound evaluation and manipulation with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) display, Sound pressure level (SPL) measurements, Signal generators (tone, noise, sweeps), Impulse response and RT60 measurement, Calibration capabilities, Pan and zoom functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

TC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Spectrum Pro free?

Sound Spectrum Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or Sound Spectrum Pro?

Sound Spectrum Pro is rated higher. TC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sound Spectrum Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TC or Sound Spectrum Pro have ads?

Neither TC nor Sound Spectrum Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or Sound Spectrum Pro?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sound Spectrum Pro every 9 days. Most recently, TC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sound Spectrum Pro on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*