Comparison

Spectre vs Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • FFT Analysis
  • Oscilloscope
  • Customizable Waveform
  • Linear & Logarithmic Forms
  • Pause/Play Controls
  • Zoom Functionality
Features
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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!

About

Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope

Features
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Oscilloscope is a professional audio analysis app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive audio measurement system. Whether you are a sound engineer, musician, podcaster, or audio enthusiast, Oscilloscope provides the tools you need to visualize and analyze sound with precision. REAL-TIME OSCILLOSCOPE View up to 3 seconds of audio waveform history with crystal-clear visualization. Pause playback to examine specific moments, scroll horizontally to navigate through captured audio, and pinch to zoom for detailed inspection. Support for stereo, left-only, right-only, and mono summed display modes gives you complete control over your analysis. SPECTROGRAM ANALYSIS Visualize frequency content over time with a professional-grade spectrogram display. The app features a perceptually-accurate Bark frequency scale that mirrors how human hearing perceives sound, making it ideal for music mixing, room acoustics analysis, and identifying problematic frequencies. STEREO CORRELATION METER The XY display mode provides a Lissajous-style visualization of stereo phase correlation. Instantly identify phase issues, mono compatibility problems, and stereo width characteristics. The integrated correlation meter shows real-time phase relationship between left and right channels. FREQUENCY DETECTION Identify frequencies with precision using advanced pitch detection. The app displays detected frequency in Hz, the corresponding musical note name, MIDI note number, and cents deviation from perfect pitch. Perfect for tuning instruments, analyzing vocals, or identifying resonant frequencies. TRIGGER MODES Choose between level-based triggering with adjustable threshold for stable waveform display, or frequency-based triggering for pitch-locked visualization. Lookahead compensation ensures you never miss the transient you are looking for. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES - Support for all audio input sources including built-in microphone, external audio interfaces, and inter-app audio - AUv3 Audio Unit plugin for use within your favorite DAW or host app - Stereo level meters with peak hold - Adjustable time window from microseconds to seconds - High-resolution display optimized for all iOS devices - Dark interface designed for studio environments MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES - Real-time waveform visualization at 60 frames per second - FFT-based spectrum analysis with configurable resolution - Bark-scale spectrogram for perceptual frequency analysis - Phase correlation measurement from -1 to +1 - Peak level metering with accurate dBFS display USE CASES - Live sound engineering and system tuning - Studio mixing and mastering reference - Acoustic measurement and room analysis - Musical instrument tuning and intonation checking - Podcast and broadcast audio monitoring - Educational demonstrations of sound and acoustics - Troubleshooting audio equipment and connections Oscilloscope delivers professional-grade audio analysis in a portable, intuitive package. Download now and see your sound like never before. Privacy Policy: https://audiomillo.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://audiomillo.com/eula

Screenshots

Spectre4 screens
Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spectre at $0.99 against Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope's $9.99. Spectre also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Spectre costs $0.99 and Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spectre versus Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectreOscilloscope Pro Audio Scope
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 96 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HandYumm One

In-app purchases

None

Spectre

No in-app purchases

None

Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectre free?
Spectre costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope free?
Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectre or Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope have ads?
Neither Spectre nor Oscilloscope Pro Audio Scope shows ads.

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