MultiTone Generator vs Frequency Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MultiTone Generator
Generate a wide range of audio test tones, including sine, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves. Explore frequency sweeps, noise generation, and customizable settings. Upgrade for advanced features like creating multiple tone combinations and extended frequency ranges.
- Generate sine, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves
- Play frequency sweep test tones
- Sweep repeat/wobble function
- Play white and pink noise
- Customizable frequency and sweep time ranges
- Create up to 16 tone combinations (PRO)
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This is the all-new MultiTone Generator! An amazingly flexible and powerful frequency generator! Works with Audiobus and Audiobus Remote! Upgrade to PRO and CREATE up to 16 tone combinations. Play them individually or combined. PLAY TEST TONES Sine, Rectangular, Triangular and Sawtooth. PLAY FREQUENCY SWEEP TEST TONES in both directions (minimum to maximum frequency and maximum to minimum frequency). Use the SWEEP REPEAT / WOBBLE function. Play back white and pink NOISE. Fully CUSTOMIZABLE Frequency Min-Max ranges and Sweep time range. The MultiTone Generator is AMAZINGLY INTUITIVE and SIMPLE! ADVANCED SETTINGS/FEATURES (upgrade to PRO required): => Extending the frequency range (1Hz - 21kHz) => Extending the sweep times (1s - 600s) => Create up to 16 tone combinations => Changing maximum Sweep time slider range => Frequency slider setting to linear or logarithmic => Full support for the sequence playback menu => Full support for the remote play menu => Save/Load all configurations By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Frequency Generator
Generate sound waves from 1Hz to 40000Hz with various waveforms. Analyze audio frequencies, test hearing, and use for relaxation or speaker cleaning. Offers a sleep timer for peaceful rest.
- Multiple waveform generation (Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square)
- Real-time frequency and sound level analysis
- Hearing test and monitoring
- Sleep timer for relaxation
- Speaker cleaning function
- Educational sound wave exploration
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Generate precise tones from 1 Hz to 40,000 Hz with a clean sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth waveform. Frequency Generator is built for hearing tests, audio equipment checks, speaker cleaning, relaxation, and education. KEY FEATURES • Waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square • Fine frequency control across audible and near-ultrasound ranges • Real-time frequency analyzer for sound levels and acoustics • Sleep timer for meditation, focus, or overnight playback • Hearing range checks (typically 20 Hz–20,000 Hz) USE CASES • Test hearing and track changes over time • Create binaural beats, white noise, or focus tones • Eject water or dust from speakers with targeted frequencies • Tune instruments and check headphones or speakers • Explore resonance, pitch, and sound science Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel anytime in App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://sunshinesoftwarelabs.com/terms/
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Verdict
MultiTone Generator and Frequency Generator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of MultiTone Generator's written reviews are positive against 24% of Frequency Generator's. MultiTone Generator also leads on ratings volume (355 vs 82) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MultiTone Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Frequency Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MultiTone Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MultiTone Generator's written reviews are positive against 24% of Frequency Generator's.
MultiTone Generator ships an update monthly, Frequency Generator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MultiTone Generator | Frequency Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (355 ratings) — better | 4.4 (82 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 23.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 355 — better | 82 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Gruber | Sunshine Software Labs |
Customer experience
MultiTone Generator
Frequency Generator
Bugs and requests
MultiTone Generator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Left and right speaker switches do not work
- App drains battery when in background
- Amplitude difficult to adjust on iPhones
- High battery consumption after iOS 11 upgrade
Requested features
11 requests- Custom frequency names (bold)
- Reorder frequency list
- Display saved preset names at top
- Sweeping duration less than 0.1s
- Create and save multiple tracks
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- More frequency rows to add
- Create and name groupings of frequencies
- Summation of multiple waves in a single waveform
- Logarithmic frequency selection
- Auto-stop tones after X seconds
- Tones auto-stop on app minimize
Frequency Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MultiTone Generator
- MultiTone PRO for one month$1.491 Month
- MultiTone PRO+ for one month$2.991 Month
- MultiTone PRO for one year$7.991 Year
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- MultiTone PRO+ for one year$14.991 Year
- MultiTone PRO Lifetime Access$9.99
- MultiTone PRO+ Lifetime Access$9.99
- MultiTone PRO+ Lifetime Access$19.99
Frequency Generator
- 7 Day Free Then Get Premium$9.991 Year
- 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Get Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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- 3 Days Free Trial then Get Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Get Premium Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- 7 Day Free Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Get Premium One Time Purchase$19.99
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