Comparison

Tone Generator vs Basic

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

Head to head
About

Tone Generator

Create pure sine wave audio tones across a wide frequency range. This tool is ideal for tuning instruments, conducting hearing tests, performing science experiments, and testing audio equipment. Easily adjust frequencies and volume, with support for AirPlay devices.

Highlights
  • Generate sine wave tones
  • Frequency range 20Hz - 22,000Hz
  • Instrument tuning
  • Hearing tests
  • Science experiments
  • Audio equipment testing
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Generate pure sine wave tones at frequencies from 20hz to 22,000hz. Tone generation is useful in tuning instruments, hearing tests, science experiments, and testing audio equipment. Tone Generator has many uses: - Hearing Test: What is the lowest/highest frequency you can hear in each ear? - Tuning Instruments: Does your top guitar string match Low E at 440 Hz? - Science Experiments: What is the resonant frequency of your wine glass? - Audio System Test: What frequencies does your subwoofer support? Directions: Adjust audio frequency by dragging the slider or tapping the plus/minus buttons. Adjust device volume using the on-screen volume slider. You can also specify to play audio to any AirPlay supported device. Toggle audio playback using the Play/Pause button. Created by the audio experts at TMSOFT that brought you the famous White Noise app. Check out all our apps and sounds at http://www.tmsoft.com/

About

Basic

Features
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这是一款为音乐人量身打造的三合一练习APP,集节拍器、鼓打击板与倒计时器于一体,全面服务于您的日常创作与练习。当您需要稳定节奏时,节拍器以精准而持续的打点,成为您演奏中可靠的节奏基准;当灵感跃动时,鼓打击板让您自由触发多样节奏,轻松捕捉即兴中生动的律动火花;而在需要专注突破时,倒计时器通过合理的练习间歇,帮助您高效规划时间、保持持久专注。无论处于音乐准备的哪个阶段,它都是您身边的实用伙伴,让练习更投入,让创作更自由。 This is a 3-in-1 practice APP specifically designed for musicians, integrating a Hi-Hat Metronome, a Drum-Pad, and a Countdown Timer. It provides comprehensive support for your daily creation and practice. When you need a stable rhythm, the metronome, with its precise and continuous beats, becomes a reliable rhythm reference in your performance; when inspiration strikes, the Drum Pad allows you to freely trigger various rhythms and easily capture the lively rhythm sparks in improvisation; and when you need to focus on breakthroughs, the countdown timer helps you efficiently plan your time and maintain sustained concentration. No matter at which stage of music preparation you are, it is your practical companion by your side, making practice more engaged and allowing for freer creation.

Screenshots

Tone Generator4 screens
Basic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tone Generator at Free against Basic's $0.99. Basic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 is free to download; Basic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tone Generator versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone GeneratorBasic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFT逸 屠

Bugs and requests

Tone Generator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound cuts out when changing frequency
  • No sound output on some devices
  • Ads block access to controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add frequency sweep/sweep function
  • Allow manual frequency input
  • Provide volume/amplitude display
  • Implement more precise frequency control
  • Add timer/sleep function

Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tone Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tone Generator free?
Tone Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic free?
Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tone Generator or Basic have ads?
Tone Generator shows ads; Basic does not.

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