Spectroid is made and published by Carl Reinke. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Carl Reinke. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Carl Reinke and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.56
- 15,628 ratings
- Installs
- 4.9 million
- Last updated
- August 26, 2022
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 105.5 KB
Spectroid is popular, with 4.9 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 15,628 ratings.
Summary
Spectroid is a real-time audio spectrum analyzer offering detailed frequency resolution across the full spectrum. It provides intuitive, interaction-friendly visualization—like pinch-to-zoom—and is accessible as a lightweight tool for musicians, audio enthusiasts, and researchers. With 1,000,000+ downloads and 16K in the last 30 days, it demonstrates steady, ongoing interest.
Pros & Cons
- Real-time spectrum analysis with broad frequency coverage
- Lightweight and efficient, low resource use
- Intuitive pinch-to-zoom interaction for detailed inspection
- Clear, readable dBFS-based readings
- Non-instrumented spectrum data suitable for exploratory analysis
- Lacks built-in spectrogram visuals and FFT-based display options that some competitors offer
- Not a calibrated instrument for precise measurements; intended for exploratory use
- Export capabilities for calibrated data are not described
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Spectroid for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Carl Reinke, from Google Play“Audio Spectrum Analyzer”
Description by Carl Reinke Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
💬 FAQ 💬
Q: Why are the dB values negative?
A: Spectroid uses dBFS (Full Scale) where 0 dB is the maximum power that the microphone can measure, so the decibel values are negative because the measured power is less than the maximum power.
Q: Can I zoom in on the spectrum plot?
A: Yes, do a two-finger pinch-to-zoom gesture.
Q: Why are there discontinuities/gaps in the spectrum plot and waterfall?
A: Spectroid uses multiple FFTs overlapped in frequency in order to provide better frequency resolution at lower frequencies than a single FFT. The caveat of this method is varied impulse response and minor discontinuities in frequency. The upside is that it can efficiently produce a spectrum that better matches the frequency resolution of human audio perception. It's still probably not as good as your ears though!
Q: Can I export the spectrum data?
A: Spectroid doesn't make your device a calibrated instrument. If you need the spectrum data then you should be using an actual spectrum analyzer rather than an app on your mobile device.
Recent changes:
◆ Improve usability on high-density displays
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 0
- App size
- 105.5 KB
- Needs Android
- 4.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Spectroid
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.1.2
- Launched
- September 2014
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 16 thousand
- Per day
- 530
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- September 2014
Installs over time
Spectroid has been installed 4.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 530 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About Spectroid
Spectroid is a tools app developed by Carl Reinke.
Install Statistics
Spectroid has been installed 4.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 16 thousand times.
User Ratings
Spectroid is rated 4.56 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 16 thousand ratings.
App Information
Spectroid is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 105.47 kB. The latest version available is 1.1.2. The last update was on August 26, 2022.
Technical Requirements
Spectroid requires Android 4.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2014.
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