Andrew Smith
For professional audio engineers, noise control specialists, and acoustic technicians requiring precision measurement and hardware-integrated diagnostics.
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
Snapshot
Who is Andrew Smith?
Providing professional-grade acoustic analysis and sound measurement tools for audio engineers and technicians.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 1Last updated
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio
v18.2
6mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Andrew Smith?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Professional acoustic analysis and sound measurement tools
Scale
indie
Target audience
Professional audio engineers, noise control specialists, and acoustic technicians requiring precision measurement and hardware-integrated diagnostics.
Signature Patterns
- •Deep integration with proprietary and third-party measurement hardware
- •Modular freemium framework for flagship titles alongside standalone paid utilities
- •Focus on high-precision DSP algorithms and industry-standard compliance (ANSI/IEC)
- •Consistent professional-grade utility focus with no consumer-facing features
Portfolio momentum
The publisher maintains an intense update cadence with 18 releases across 4 apps in the last 6 months, with the most recent major update occurring 11 days ago.
Portfolio
What does Andrew Smith ship?
Apps
18 apps analysed
Proprietary hardware integration creates high switching costs.
- ANSI type 1 compliant measurement modules establish category authority.
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 7 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 9 of 18 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (2)
- United States9 / 9
- Mexico1 / 9
Europe (3)
- France1 / 9
- Germany1 / 9
- Spain1 / 9
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan1 / 9
- South Korea1 / 9
Core markets (9/9 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
2
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
75/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Andrew Smith compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
Both apps target users performing audio equipment testing, with the rival capturing the casual segment through a free entry point while RTA targets professionals requiring calibrated measurement.
Both applications occupy the audio testing category, creating competition for users seeking to verify speaker and microphone performance through mobile hardware.
Contenders(18)
Both applications target users requiring real-time audio analysis, with the rival providing a free entry point for basic FFT and RTA tasks that AudioTools handles as a paid, modular suite.
Specializes in real-time frequency analysis, serving users who prioritize visual data representation over SPL measurement.
Both apps target audio professionals and enthusiasts requiring diagnostic tools for speaker setup, creating direct competition for users seeking portable acoustical analysis.
Both apps target audio professionals requiring room tuning and monitor calibration, with overlapping functionality in spectrum analysis and hardware-specific measurement.
Both applications target acoustic technicians and audio engineers by providing FFT, RTA, and SPL measurement tools on mobile devices. The rival competes by offering these core analysis features at no cost, directly challenging the paid model of AudioTools.
Both applications target audio professionals and enthusiasts with overlapping feature sets, including FFT plotting and sound level measurement capabilities.
Focuses on offline audio analysis and visualization, complementing the real-time measurement tools found in the source app.
Coexists as a consumer-facing alternative that bundles sound measurement with lifestyle features like sleep tracking.
Both applications target professional audio technicians and musicians with calibrated sound measurement tools, creating direct competition for users seeking reliable decibel monitoring on iOS.
Both applications target users measuring ambient noise levels via mobile microphones, creating a direct overlap in basic sound level measurement functionality.
Both applications target iOS users seeking sound level measurement and frequency analysis, creating direct overlap in the acoustic monitoring category.
Frequency Meter PRO targets the same audio analysis market as RTA, competing directly on price at 2.99 dollars compared to RTA's 4.99 dollar price point.
Sonir targets the same audio engineer demographic as RTA but eliminates the 4.99 dollar entry cost, creating a direct price-based threat to the paid model.
Both apps target audio engineers and sound technicians with professional-grade diagnostic tools, creating direct competition for the same technical user base.
Both apps target users performing speaker diagnostic testing, but Speaker Fix captures the casual market with a free, ad-supported model while Speaker Polarity focuses on professional phase verification.
Both applications target iOS users performing audio diagnostics and speaker testing, creating direct competition for users seeking on-device frequency generation tools.
Both applications target users seeking sound level measurement via smartphone microphones, though they occupy distinct tiers of the professional-to-consumer spectrum.
Both applications target sound level measurement, but AudioTools serves professional acoustic analysis needs while Sound Meter targets casual users through a free, simplified interface.
Same space(36)
Offers a similar professional-grade toolset, though it suffers from stability issues on modern platforms.
Provides a paid, professional-grade diagnostic suite for speaker and room tuning, mirroring the source app's modular approach.
Leverages the Smaart brand to provide professional-grade RTA and SPL measurement without requiring a dedicated PC.
Positions itself as an industry standard for FFT-based audio analysis, targeting the same professional user base as the source app.
Provides a basic noise monitoring alternative that emphasizes manual calibration against professional hardware.
Targets the same professional measurement niche but relies on a subscription model that creates higher churn than the source app.
Competes for the same technical user base by offering 1/3 octave band analysis without a paywall.
Focuses on specific hardware calibration for home theater receivers, serving a subset of the source app's broader acoustic audience.
Serves as a government-validated benchmark for workplace safety, creating a trust-based barrier that commercial tools lack.
SpectralScan Audio Analyzer targets the professional speaker-tuning market with sine sweep measurements that extend beyond RTA's standard RTA functionality.
Targets the same acoustic measurement segment but captures a broader casual audience through free, pre-calibrated Apple hardware support.
This utility focuses on hardware maintenance via acoustic vibration rather than the diagnostic phase verification required for professional audio installation.
Targets casual users with a focus on visual documentation of sound levels in everyday environments.
This diagnostic toolkit provides a 31-band RTA and polarity flip tool for system calibration, serving as a portable hardware substitute.
Sound Spectrum Analysis offers granular FFT size control, providing a technical alternative for users requiring specific frequency resolution.
This app offers a zero-configuration interface for quick field checks, though the lack of updates creates technical debt.
Acts as a simple, entry-level noise measurement tool for users who do not require professional-grade analysis.
Frequency Analyzer Spectrum provides a free, high-precision alternative to RTA for musicians and audio engineers.
A speaker cleaning app competing with Speaker Polarity.
A speaker maintenance app competing with Speaker Polarity.
A speaker maintenance app competing with Speaker Polarity.
A surround sound testing app competing with Speaker Polarity.
A speaker cleaning app competing with Speaker Polarity.
A audio equalization app competing with Speaker Polarity.
N-Signal acts as a B2B technology demonstration, providing low-frequency FFT analysis that competes with RTA's professional diagnostic tools.
Decibel Meter dB acts as a simplified, high-reach utility for users who need basic acoustic feedback without RTA's professional complexity.
A speaker cleaning app competing with Speaker Polarity.
Provides a comprehensive audio analysis suite that mirrors the source app's modular toolset.
Audio Funktionsgenerator acts as a signal-generation companion to RTA, providing the stimulus tools required for complete acoustic testing.
Addresses the professional measurement market with a focus on report generation and dosimeter functionality.
A speaker water removal app competing with Speaker Polarity.
Functions as a lightweight auxiliary tool for casual noise monitoring, lacking the professional-grade modularity of the source app.
A audio analysis instrument app competing with Speaker Polarity.
This tool focuses on phase testing for car and home audio, prioritizing offline processing for professional installers.
Targets the same noise-monitoring market but differentiates through longitudinal data tracking capabilities.
Offers a legacy, minimalist alternative for ambient sound monitoring that lacks the active development of the source app.
New entrants(6)
Spectrum Analyzer: Audio RTA provides a technical visualization tool for engineers, overlapping with RTA's core frequency monitoring features.
A speaker water removal app competing with Speaker Polarity.
Functions as a portable test bench for musicians and audio engineers, focusing on quick diagnostic checks.
Provides a reference-only noise measurement tool that prioritizes manual calibration over professional certification.
A audio device management app competing with Speaker Polarity.
Audio Spectrum Pro integrates specialized reverberation and pitch detection tools, offering a broader measurement suite than RTA.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Andrew Smith
Bottom line
Studio Six Digital is a dominant niche player in the professional audio utility space, leveraging hardware-software synergy to maintain high user trust. Their disciplined focus on technical accuracy and modular monetization makes them the standard for mobile-based acoustic measurement.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 4
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 4
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes