# Sound View Spectrum Analyzer

> Visualize sound in real-time. An audio spectrum analyzer and waveform tool.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rareworksllc.android.soundview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rareworksllc.android.soundview)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rareworksllc.android.soundview`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rare Works, LLC
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 52,342
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (162 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-19
- **First published:** 2014-08-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rareworksllc.android.soundview)
- **Website:** [http://www.rareworksllc.com/](http://www.rareworksllc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rareworksllc.com/privacy-policy.html](http://www.rareworksllc.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Sound View Spectrum Analyzer is a high-performance audio analysis tool for Chrome. It visualizes sound in real time with a dual-pane interface: Spectrum View shows frequency strength while Waveform View displays the raw input from built-in or external microphones.

It supports high-resolution analysis up to 96kHz (device dependent) and offers Freeze & Analyze, Precision Zoom, Swipe to Explore, and Full-Screen Focus. The integrated dB SPL meter tracks minimum and maximum levels, with peak resets. Features include portrait and landscape orientation and external mic compatibility for professional acoustic study.

## Rankings

- #293,100 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rareworksllc.android.soundview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Sound View Spectrum Analyzer for its accuracy, full-range spectrum analysis including external mic support, and visually appealing, simple interface. It's praised as a helpful tool for audio mixing and sound device testing. However, multiple reviews mention the lack of recording functionality, some delay in response time, missing advanced features such as frequency resolution and customizable settings, and the presence of ads without an option for an ad-free pro version.

### Pros

- Accurate and functional audio spectrum analyzer
- Visual design is beautiful and user-friendly
- Works with full spectrum from zero Hz upward including external mic support
- Helpful tool for audio mixing and sound device checking
- Simple and easy to use interface

### Cons

- Lack of ability to record sounds
- Delay in response time reported by some users
- Missing advanced features like frequency resolution and setting adjustments
- Presence of annoying adverts without a pro version

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rareworksllc.android.soundview)