Tone Generator vs moodscaper SE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tone Generator
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Generate audio signals with this handy app. Control the volume, waveform and frequency in real time with no pops or clicks. Tap the values to enter directly using the keyboard. The app also includes an audio extension so it can be used within GarageBand and other compatible audio software. Use it for: - Testing audio equipment - Checking acoustics - Help relaxation and concentration with the white/pink noise - Tuning instruments - Science experiments - Testing hearing Features: - Includes audio extension to use in GarageBand and other compatible music software - Anti alias feature to remove false harmonics from triangle and sawtooth waveforms - Smooth volume and frequency control, no clicks or pops changing between modes - Set volume and frequency with sliders or tap the value to enter using the keyboard - Visual display of generated waveform that responds to volume and frequency in real time Waveforms: - Sinewave - Triangle - Sawtooth - White noise - Pink noise Check the developer apps links for more audio apps!
moodscaper SE
Create atmospheric soundscapes with a unique generative instrument. Explore ambient electric guitar, modular synth, and orchestral sounds. Features include a sleep timer, variable dynamics, and real-time auto-accompaniment.
- Generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
- Simple user interface
- Sleep timer
- Scale-based moods
- Variable dynamics
- Three loopers with sync
- Auto-accompaniment
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Moodscaper SE is a "Special Edition" of the moodscaper app that comes loaded with three alternative mood sample sets comprising ambient electric guitar, massive mellow modular sounds and an extraordinary orchestra! Moodscaper SE is also an easy to use instrument for creating epic-sounding pads and effects as part of a larger iPad-based music-making setup. Main features: · Unique generative atmospheric sample-based instrument · Simple user interface · Sleep timer · Three scale-based moods - light, sad and dark · Variable dynamics - from mellow and sparse to full-on drama! · Three loopers with optional sync · Provides tasteful auto-accompaniment to your playing in realtime or in loops · Hints displayed on keys that should sound good with root notes or chords · Samples are randomly stacked for a bigger sound with more variation · Effects section with filter, dual-delay and reverb · Effects tweaks can be recorded in loopers · Additional 20 key instrument for each mood · IAA support (as a generator) with no special setup required For more information, a downloadable manual, demos and support, please visit website via the support URL. Thanks and happy moodscaping! *** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as IAA. ***
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: moodscaper SE at every 12 months against Tone Generator's every 56 months. moodscaper SE also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Tone Generator's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Tone Generator costs $0.99 and moodscaper SE $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tone Generator ships an update every 56 months, moodscaper SE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tone Generator | moodscaper SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 764 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick Peacock | Rob Jackson |
In-app purchases
Tone Generator
No in-app purchases
moodscaper SE
No in-app purchases
