Comparison

LARSA Analyzer vs Audio Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

LARSA Analyzer

This tool measures and analyzes impulse responses for audio systems like loudspeakers and home theaters. It helps you tune your audio setup for optimal performance in any listening environment, bringing professional-level analysis to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Impulse response measurement
  • IR averaging
  • IR windowing
  • Energy Time Curves
  • Delay time calculation
  • Save and recall measurements
  • iCloud support
Features
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LARSA, or Loudspeaker And Room System Analyzer, is a powerful impulse response measurement and analysis tool. It is ideally suited for measuring loudspeakers in rooms, multi-speaker setups, car audio systems, home theater systems or larger, installed loudspeaker systems. It is an easy way to profile a system and give you the information you need to equalize or tune your loudspeakers for the best possible performance in your listening space. LARSA brings measurement power and convenience previously available only on desktop computers. Key Features of LARSA include: * Easy-to-learn single-tap recording of an impulse response. * IR averaging features. Perform test/re-test analyses of measurements or a make a spatial average. * IR windowing features. * Energy Time Curves. * Delay time calculation for time-alignment in bi- and tri-amp applications. * Save and recall functionality. * Full iCloud support for easy access to your measurements on your desktop or laptop.

About

Audio Analyzer

Visualize audio in real-time with waveform and spectrum analysis. Explore historical peaks and FFT data with intuitive touch controls for zooming and volume adjustment.

Highlights
  • Waveform visualizer (oscilloscope)
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Historical peak display
  • Historical FFT
  • Full-screen mode
  • Zoom and swipe gestures
  • Input volume adjustment
Features
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The analyzed result of the waveform is rendered at 60FPS.
The following 4 functions can be accessed: Waveform visualizer (oscilloscope) Spectrum analyzer Historical peak Historical FFT Tapping each function enters into full-screen mode and tapping once more exits full-screen mode. Horizontal zoom is only available for the spectrum analyzer.
Magnification gesture (aka pinching) allows for zooming in and out, and frequency offset can be performed by swiping on the screen horizontally. Vertical swiping adjusts input volume.
Coefficients are displayed in the corner. 
*dBFullScale
20 * log10 ( input) A demonstration is here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mDa_zCgYzE

Screenshots

LARSA Analyzer3 screens
Audio Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Analyzer at 100% against LARSA Analyzer's 50%. Audio Analyzer also leads on price ($3.99 vs $29.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LARSA Analyzer costs $29.99 and Audio Analyzer $3.99 up front. LARSA Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audio Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LARSA Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Audio Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LARSA Analyzer ships an update every 6 months, Audio Analyzer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LARSA Analyzer versus Audio Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLARSA AnalyzerAudio Analyzer
Price$29.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SmithNarumi Inada

Customer experience

LARSA Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio Analyzer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LARSA Analyzer

One-time1
  • Filter Design Option$9.99
None

Audio Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LARSA Analyzer free?
LARSA Analyzer costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Audio Analyzer free?
Audio Analyzer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LARSA Analyzer or Audio Analyzer?
Audio Analyzer is rated higher. LARSA Analyzer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Audio Analyzer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LARSA Analyzer or Audio Analyzer have ads?
Neither LARSA Analyzer nor Audio Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LARSA Analyzer or Audio Analyzer?
LARSA Analyzer ships an update every 6 months, and Audio Analyzer every 2 months. Most recently, LARSA Analyzer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Audio Analyzer on September 30, 2026.

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