Spectrum Analyzer vs PartyPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrum Analyzer
Visualize audio frequencies with real-time analysis. Features include a sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis, and adjustable graphical representations. Gain insights into your sound environment with advanced tools.
- Sound level meter
- Multichannel harmonic analysis
- Adjustable graphics
- AI-powered sound source analyzer
- Real-time analysis
- FFT analysis
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Spectrum Analyzer is a pro audio tool with sound level meter, multichannel harmonic analysis and detailed graphical representation. Learn something new about your sound environment with real-time analysis! FEATURES: - sound level meter; - harmonic analyzer; - adjustable graphics; - AI-powered sound source analyzer. SOUND LEVEL METER - precise measurement of sound and noise level - real-time results HARMONIC ANALYZER - multichannel FFT analysis; - adjustable parameters; - graphical representation. ADJUSTABLE GRAPHICS - various graphics and diagram types; - zoom of selected chart areas. This app offers subscriptions. The paid version includes AI noise detection, immersive 3D visualization, and customizable settings. The free version offers dB/Hz measurement, 2D mode, and limited visualization options. Privacy Policy: https://musicbreath.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://musicbreath.com/tos
PartyPulse
Transform your space into a dynamic light show that reacts to ambient music. Customize colors, shapes, and movements to set the perfect party mood. Extend the experience by mirroring to a larger screen.
- Music-reactive light show
- Customizable colors, shapes, and movements
- Camera integration for custom images
- AirPlay and video cable support for larger displays
- Ambient music detection
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Get your party pulsing with this new app from Stratospherix. PartyPulse responds to the music that your iPad or iPhone hears and converts it into a multi-coloured light show. Select colours, shapes and movement styles to match the mood, turn the lights down and the music up. Use the camera to create new images for the show. The best bit is that you can AirPlay to AppleTV or connect your iPad to a TV via a video cable to make the effect go large, dimming the screen on the device to keep the party going longer. Have ideas for new shapes and options? Let us know via @stratospherix or support@stratospherix.com. Note that PartyPulse listens for ambient music for its light show - you’ll need something else to play music on!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PartyPulse at 56% against Spectrum Analyzer's 5%. PartyPulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 35 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Spectrum Analyzer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PartyPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum Analyzer has 197 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 56% of PartyPulse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Spectrum Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, PartyPulse every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectrum Analyzer | PartyPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (197 ratings) — better | 3.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Music Breath | Stratospherix Ltd |
Customer experience
Spectrum Analyzer
PartyPulse
Bugs and requests
Spectrum Analyzer
Reported bugs
10 issues- App becomes unusable after iOS 16 update
- Crashes immediately on iPhone 5 with iOS 7
- Cannot exit app on iPhone X without reboot
- App freezes when changing settings or views
- Inaccurate frequency readings
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- Slow and unresponsive performance
- App hijacks device sound settings
- Accidental in-app purchases triggered by home button
- Subscription charges without clear user consent
- App locks users into year-long subscriptions with no cancellation option
Requested features
7 requests- Audio file import functionality
- Customizable background colors for chroma key compatibility
- Ability to record audio instead of only analyzing
- Better documentation and help files
- Improved sensitivity for detecting soft sounds
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- Dark mode option
- Upfront pricing disclosure before download
PartyPulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spectrum Analyzer
- Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- One Month Sale$9.991 Month
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- 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- 1 Year Sub. with discount$19.991 Year
- 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$25.993 Months
- 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 2 months subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
- No Ads$9.99
- Additional Settings Controls$15.99
- Full Pack + No Ads$19.99
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- Get More$19.99
PartyPulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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