Comparison

MultiTone Generator vs Tone Generator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MultiTone Generator

Generate various audio test tones, including sine, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves, along with white and pink noise. Offers frequency sweep capabilities with customizable ranges and sweep times. Advanced features like tone combinations and extended frequency ranges are available via an upgrade.

Highlights
  • Sine, Rectangular, Triangular, Sawtooth wave generation
  • Frequency sweep with direction control
  • White and pink noise playback
  • Customizable frequency and sweep time ranges
  • Up to 16 tone combinations (PRO)
  • Audiobus and Audiobus Remote support
Features
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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/

About

Tone Generator

Explore the power of sound frequencies for relaxation, focus, and sleep. Create custom tones with various waveforms and enjoy guided journeys. Listen without ads or interruptions.

Highlights
  • Curated sound frequencies
  • Unlimited listening
  • Dynamic colorful player
  • Custom tone generator
  • Waveform variety (sine, square, sawtooth, triangle)
  • Guided sound journeys
  • Background play
Features
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Unlock the Power of Sound with Meditation Waves! Meditation Waves is your ultimate companion for exploring the transformative effects of sound frequencies on your mind and body. Designed to help with healing, anxiety relief, focus, relaxation, and more, our app offers a seamless, dynamic, and colorful experience. Key Features: - Frequency Categories: Explore a wide range of curated sound frequencies for relaxation, focus, sleep, and more. - Unlimited Listening: Dive into limitless access to all frequencies without ads or interruptions. - Dynamic Player: Experience an intuitive, colorful player that enhances your sound journey. - Quick Switching: Effortlessly shift between frequencies to discover what works best for you. - Custom Tone Generator: Create personalized tones tailored to your unique preferences. - Waveform Variety: Experiment with diverse waveforms, including sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle. - Guided Sound Journeys: Enjoy curated soundtracks and guided sessions for meditation and mindfulness. - Background Play: Keep the soothing sounds flowing, even when the app is minimized. Start your journey today and unlock the power of sound with Meditation Waves! Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms: https://ayazevrim.com/terms/

Screenshots

MultiTone Generator4 screens
Tone Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

MultiTone Generator and Tone Generator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tone Generator's written reviews are positive against 80% of MultiTone Generator's. MultiTone Generator's advantage is ratings volume (360 vs 14). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MultiTone Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Tone Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MultiTone Generator against 4.6 for Tone Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTone Generator has 360 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of MultiTone Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tone Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MultiTone Generator versus Tone Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTone GeneratorTone Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (360 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings360 — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperThomas GruberEvrim AYAZ

Customer experience

MultiTone Generator

All ratings360 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

Tone Generator

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

Tone Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MultiTone Generator

Subscriptions2
  • MultiTone PRO for one month$1.491 Month
  • MultiTone PRO for one year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • MultiTone PRO Lifetime Access$9.99
3 purchases

Tone Generator

Subscriptions3
  • Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Trial VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly VIP$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MultiTone Generator free?
MultiTone Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tone Generator free?
Tone Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiTone Generator or Tone Generator?
Tone Generator is rated higher. MultiTone Generator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while Tone Generator averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do MultiTone Generator or Tone Generator have ads?
Neither MultiTone Generator nor Tone Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiTone Generator or Tone Generator?
MultiTone Generator ships an update monthly, and Tone Generator monthly. Most recently, MultiTone Generator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tone Generator on November 4, 2026.

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