Spectre vs WaveFace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectre
This audio analysis utility provides real-time FFT and oscilloscope views for sound input. Customize waveform display, control sample rates, and zoom in for detailed analysis on iOS devices.
- FFT Analysis
- Oscilloscope
- Customizable Waveform
- Linear & Logarithmic Forms
- Pause/Play Controls
- Zoom Functionality
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Spectre is an iOS audio analysis utility designed to be useful and visually appealing, making use of retina displays. Feature Highlights: • FFT(Fast Fourier Transform) Analysis • Oscilloscope • Customizable Features: Wave Amplitude, Sample/Time Control, Line Width • Linear & Logarithmic Wave Forms • Pause/Play Controls • Zoom in/out on the Waveform! • Optimized for iPhone 3,4,5 and iOS 7 Currently this app takes input from standard input, and external mics. Cross-app sound analysis coming soon! Waveform recording also coming soon!
WaveFace
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WaveFace - Interactive Waveform Synthesizer Transform sound into visual art with WaveFace, an innovative synthesizer that brings waveforms to life through an expressive animated character. Features: • 23 unique waveform types - from classic sine and square waves to advanced SuperSaw, FM, and formant synthesis • Interactive character with frequency-responsive animations - watch the mouth shrink with higher pitches • Dual play modes: Individual waveform exploration and chromatic keyboard mode • Visual waveform feedback with real-time frequency scaling • Sustain functionality with intuitive double-tap controls • Smooth, artifact-free audio engine optimized for iOS • Universal app supporting both iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts • Face color dynamically matches selected waveform in keyboard mode Perfect for: • Electronic musicians exploring synthesis techniques • Sound designers creating unique audio textures • Music educators demonstrating waveform characteristics • Anyone curious about the visual nature of sound • Performers seeking expressive touch-based instruments Experience the marriage of visual art and electronic music. See your sound, hear your touch, and discover synthesis through WaveFace's unique interactive approach. Whether you're crafting cutting leads with SuperSaw, or exploring the harmonic complexity of chord synthesis, WaveFace makes every waveform a visual journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WaveFace at daily against Spectre's every 96 months. Spectre's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Spectre costs $0.99 and WaveFace $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spectre ships an update every 96 months, WaveFace daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectre | WaveFace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hand | Johanna Quiceno |
In-app purchases
Spectre
No in-app purchases
WaveFace
No in-app purchases








