Comparison

Tone Generator vs FAC Clipper

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

Head to head
About

Tone Generator

Features
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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!

About

FAC Clipper

This audio plugin enhances mix loudness and adds harmonic warmth with flexible full-band and two-band clipping. It offers precise visual metering, adjustable knee curves, and a dry/wet mix for balanced sound. Designed for quick, intuitive peak control on iOS, macOS, and Vision Pro.

Highlights
  • Enhances mix loudness
  • Adds harmonic warmth
  • Full-band and two-band clipping
  • Precise visual metering
  • Adjustable knee curve
  • Dry/wet mix control
  • Low latency
Features
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• Enhances Mix Loudness and Adds Harmonic Warmth • Full-Band and Two-Band Clipper in a Single Plugin • Quick, lightweight, and designed for effortless flexibility! • Precise Visual Metering for Fast Peak Control • Knee Curve Adjustment, from Super Soft to Hard • Shape Control of the Harmonic Profile • Dry/Wet Mix for a Natural, Balanced Sound • Low Latency with Optional Oversampling • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Clipper is designed to enhance your mix's loudness and add signature harmonic warmth. While it is based on a similar DSP architecture to the Clip processor in FAC Punchlab, it takes a different approach to clipping control, featuring an advanced user interface with precise metering to track and manage the peaks of the audio signal. The plugin also includes both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands. This provides the flexibility to maintain transparent processing or experiment with creative adjustments, depending on your needs. Built with simplicity and flexibility in mind, FAC Clipper is quick, lightweight, and highly intuitive. The clean, streamlined interface lets you focus on what matters most; controlling the peak levels to maximize loudness while preserving clarity and avoiding the pumping effects often associated with heavily limited signals. Thanks to its precise waveform and level meters, using FAC Clipper is a breeze. Simply add the plugin to your track and adjust the input gain until the waveform meter reaches 0 dB. This gives you a clear view of the signal's dynamic range, making it easier to identify peaks. Next, set the ceiling just below the peaks you wish to control. You can also adjust the Knee parameter for smoother clipping and fine-tune the saturation to achieve the perfect warmth and character. Use the Mix parameter to blend the clipped signal with the original audio, allowing you to control the amount of clipping applied. This helps preserve the natural character of the sound while enhancing loudness and harmonic warmth. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Clipper.html

Screenshots

Tone Generator3 screens
FAC Clipper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tone Generator at $0.99 against FAC Clipper's $9.99. Tone Generator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). FAC Clipper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 56 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tone Generator costs $0.99 and FAC Clipper $9.99 up front. FAC Clipper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tone Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone Generator ships an update every 56 months, FAC Clipper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tone Generator versus FAC Clipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone GeneratorFAC Clipper
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick PeacockFrederic Corvest

In-app purchases

None

Tone Generator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Clipper

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Tone Generator free?
Tone Generator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Clipper free?
FAC Clipper costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Tone Generator or FAC Clipper have ads?
Neither Tone Generator nor FAC Clipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tone Generator or FAC Clipper?
Tone Generator ships an update every 56 months, and FAC Clipper every 2 months. Most recently, Tone Generator was updated on October 4, 2026 and FAC Clipper on September 21, 2026.

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