# Spectrum Analyzer vs Audio Check Mate

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Check Mate at 5.0 against Spectrum Analyzer's 4.2. Audio Check Mate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectrum Analyzer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Audio Check Mate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audio Check Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum Analyzer has 199 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spectrum Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, Audio Check Mate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectrum Analyzer | Audio Check Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-analyzer-spectrogram/id981810895/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-check-mate/id6749070364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Breath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140008995) | [AVIN Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806944710) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectrum Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-analyzer-spectrogram/id981810895)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pitch Finder: Audio Visualizer | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Sale | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Sub. with discount | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 2 months subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Additional Settings Controls | $15.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get More | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate frequency identification
- ✅ Clear and easy-to-read display
- ✅ Useful noise floor setup feature
- ✅ Works well when ads are removed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely aggressive monetization strategy
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud ads that ignore device mute settings
- 🚫 Requires subscription/payment to access core features
- 😤 Deceptive purchase practices and accidental charges

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Audio Check Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-check-mate/id6749070364)

Instantly compare multiple audio tracks, analyze their frequency content, and visualize every detail. Features blind testing, real-time spectrum and waveform analysis, and sample-accurate playback for critical listening and music education.

**Highlights:** Blind Test Mode for objective comparison, Spectrum & Waveform Analysis, Frequency Band Solo/Mute, Master Volume Metering (LUFS, True Peak, RMS), Load up to 8 files for comparison, Sample-accurate playback and looping, Audio Peak-Normalization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Check Mate Pro (Annual) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectrum Analyzer free?

Spectrum Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Audio Check Mate free?

Audio Check Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spectrum Analyzer or Audio Check Mate?

Audio Check Mate is rated higher. Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Audio Check Mate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spectrum Analyzer or Audio Check Mate have ads?

Spectrum Analyzer shows ads; Audio Check Mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spectrum Analyzer or Audio Check Mate?

Spectrum Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, and Audio Check Mate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectrum Analyzer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Audio Check Mate on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*