# Soundbeam

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id494982357](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id494982357)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id494982357`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PZ Mobile Limited
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (74 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-07
- **First published:** 2012-01-19
- **Size:** 7.21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundbeam/id494982357)
- **Website:** [https://www.evilwindowdog.com/soundbeam/](https://www.evilwindowdog.com/soundbeam/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pz-mobile.com/privacy/](https://pz-mobile.com/privacy/)

## Description

Soundbeam is a real-time audio analyzer (RTA) that lets you see what your everyday sounds look like. Plug in a microphone, electric guitar, or any hi-Z device to the mini-jack input, or use the built-in mic, and watch accurate measurements appear as a classic oscilloscope-style display. It also renders a high-resolution FFT-based spectral visualization for precise analysis. The nostalgic, old-school interface is paired with modern signal processing to deliver a fresh way to experience sound.

Key features include spectrum and waveform views, recording, and intuitive gesture controls to adjust frequency range and intensity. Tweak visualization with dedicated controls, reset views with a double tap, and enjoy quick access by pinching and sliding on the screen. Whether you’re a musician, sound designer, or curious explorer, Soundbeam reveals the invisible physics of sound in real time.

## Rankings

- #152,482 — Overall

## Review summary

Soundbeam is praised for its powerful real-time audio analysis, great visuals, and external-input versatility, plus affordable pricing. Main drawbacks are limited oscilloscope capabilities (no scale control), short recording windows, mic/HPF frequency limits, and lack of updates and device support, with some stability issues.

### Pros

- Powerful and robust audio-analysis tool (oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer) with clear time-domain and frequency-domain views.
- Excellent UI/UX with a visually appealing, easy-to-use interface.
- Works with external audio sources and devices (USB piano, microphones, audio interfaces) for real-world measurements.
- Recording capability to capture and save audio (and video) for tutorials or demonstrations.
- Great value for the price and widely regarded as a top-scoring scope/RTA app.

### Cons

- Not a true oscilloscope: cannot adjust scan rate; limited control over sampling.
- Short recording length (about 14–15 seconds) and desire for longer recordings.
- Microphone frequency-range limitations and iPhone HPF (~10 kHz) can limit certain measurements.
- Not updated recently and lacks iPad universal support; feels outdated on newer iOS devices.
- Occasional instability/resets reported by users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id494982357)