# TapWidget vs Frequency

The clearest difference is ads: TapWidget at none against Frequency's shown. TapWidget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Frequency's advantage is ratings volume (340 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TapWidget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frequency has 340 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TapWidget's written reviews are positive against 73% of Frequency's.

TapWidget ships an update every 3 days, Frequency fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapWidget | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapwidget/id1117301996/reviews)** | [4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **340** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Bouwmans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077773833) | [Lucija Jaksic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721391925) |

## What reviewers say

### TapWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapwidget/id1117301996)

This utility app allows users to measure and fine-tune tapping tempos directly from their device's lock screen using a notification center widget. It provides visual and auditory feedback to match specific song tempos with high accuracy.

**Highlights:** QuickTap widget in Notification Center, Start tapping from lock screen, Display current tapping tempo, Visual and auditory tempo feedback, Fine-tune tempo by sliding, Match specific song tempos accurately

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664)

Generate various sound waves, including sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle, with adjustable frequencies from 1Hz to 22000Hz. Visually observe animated sound waves and control volume. Useful for testing hearing, speakers, instruments, and even cleaning water from speakers.

**Highlights:** Generate sine, square, sawtooth, triangle waves, Adjustable frequency (1Hz-22000Hz), Animated sound wave visualization, Volume control (0-100%), Note selection, Speaker cleaning function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Accurate frequency generation
- 💰 Free application
- 🧘 Helpful for meditation and stress relief
- 🔧 Multiple waveform options (sine, square, triangular, sawtooth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive and inappropriate advertisements
- 🔊 Potential audio damage to speakers/hearing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection issues
- 📱 UI elements off-screen on compact devices
- 🎚️ Difficult frequency selection with slider

**Reported bugs**

- Slider snaps to certain numbers, skipping decimals
- Missing specific frequencies (431Hz, 432Hz, 128Hz)
- Settings/controls off-screen on smaller devices
- App crashes when switching between applications

**Requested features**

- Manual text input for precise frequency selection
- Ad-free paid version option
- Timer feature for sessions
- Digital tuning with +/- buttons on main screen
- Background image customization or frequency healing chart


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapWidget free?

TapWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Frequency free?

Frequency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TapWidget or Frequency?

TapWidget is rated higher. TapWidget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Frequency averages 4.7 from 340 ratings.

### Do TapWidget or Frequency have ads?

Frequency shows ads; TapWidget does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapWidget or Frequency?

TapWidget ships an update every 3 days, and Frequency fortnightly. Most recently, TapWidget was updated on October 10, 2026 and Frequency on October 18, 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.*