Comparison

Spectrum Analyzer vs Open Sound Meter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sound level meter
  • Multichannel harmonic analysis
  • Adjustable graphics
  • AI-powered sound source analyzer
  • Real-time analysis
  • FFT analysis
Features
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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

About

Open Sound Meter

This application allows real-time tuning and control of audio systems. It provides comprehensive measurement and analysis tools for various audio parameters, with options to store, adjust, and average results. Calibration files and direct console connections enhance measurement accuracy.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio system tuning
  • Spectrum, SPL, Magnitude, Phase analysis
  • Store, adjust, and average measurements
  • Apply calibration files for microphones
  • Direct connection to mixing consoles
  • Project saving to device or iCloud
Features
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Open Sound Meter is an application for tuning and controlling audio systems in real-time. Allows to measure and analyze: - Spectrum - SPL (RMS, Leq) - Magnitude - Phase - Group delay - Phase delay - Coherence - Impulse - Step - Spectrogram - Impedance - Nyquist plot - Crest factor You can store any result. Stored measurement can be adjusted by gain, delay and polarity, adjusted with filters, equalization. Math function gives you a possibility to average your measurements, virtually join them and predict how they will sound together. For better results, you can apply calibration files for your microphones. For the measurement, you can use any iOS compatible audio interface or connect to your mixing console. Save the project on the device or in iCloud. Direct connection works with Behringer X32, Midas M32, Allen&Heath Qu, DiGiCo S21/S31/SD12/UB-MADI, Yamaha TF and other consoles that have audio over USB. For Yamaha CL/QL you can use Dante AVIO adapter.

Screenshots

Spectrum Analyzer3 screens
Open Sound Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Sound Meter at 100% against Spectrum Analyzer's 5%. Open Sound Meter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is price (Free vs $69.99) and ratings volume (197 vs 5). On 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

Spectrum Analyzer is free to download; Open Sound Meter costs $69.99 up front. Spectrum Analyzer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Open Sound Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Open Sound Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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 point the same way: 5% of Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Sound Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, Open Sound Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Spectrum Analyzer versus Open Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum AnalyzerOpen Sound Meter
PriceFree — better$69.99
Rating4.2 (197 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB45 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMusic BreathPavel Smokotnin

Customer experience

Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings197 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative90.0%

Open Sound Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Open Sound Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Spectrum Analyzer

Subscriptions9
  • 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
One-time4
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Additional Settings Controls$15.99
  • Full Pack + No Ads$19.99
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  • Get More$19.99
None

Open Sound Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum Analyzer free?
Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Sound Meter free?
Open Sound Meter costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spectrum Analyzer or Open Sound Meter?
Open Sound Meter is rated higher. Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Open Sound Meter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Spectrum Analyzer or Open Sound Meter have ads?
Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Open Sound Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer or Open Sound Meter?
Spectrum Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, and Open Sound Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Open Sound Meter on September 11, 2026.

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