# Frequency Sound Generator App vs High Frequency Tones

The clearest difference is monetization model: High Frequency Tones at free with in-app purchases against Frequency Sound Generator App's subscription. High Frequency Tones also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Frequency Sound Generator App's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 802). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frequency Sound Generator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and High Frequency Tones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Frequency Sound Generator App against 4.6 for High Frequency Tones. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frequency Sound Generator App has 5.2K ratings behind it against 802, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Frequency Sound Generator App's written reviews are positive against 64% of High Frequency Tones's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frequency Sound Generator App | High Frequency Tones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator-app/id1238160553/reviews) | **[4.6 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-tones/id1511601653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 802 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Min Ku](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204192873) | [Kevin Vergho](https://appshunter.io/developer/414151786) |

## What reviewers say

### Frequency Sound Generator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator-app/id1238160553)

Generate sound frequencies from 1Hz to 25,000Hz with a simple interface. Features include wave visualization, adjustable sensitivity, and multiple waveform options. Use it for hearing tests, pet training, or as a prank tool.

**Highlights:** Frequency range 1Hz to 25,000Hz, Wave visualization, Adjustable sensitivity, Multiple waveforms (Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle), Custom frequency range, Logarithmic and Linear slider modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tinnitus
- 🚀 Accurate frequency generation
- 🎉 Great for meditation and relaxation
- 💡 Useful for testing speaker systems
- 🔍 Ability to test hearing range

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty adjusting precise frequencies
- 🔊 Extremely high frequencies can be painful
- 🔋 Stops playing when screen is locked
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Mosquito repellent feature not effective

**Reported bugs**

- Frequency slider is overly sensitive
- Displayed frequency doesn't match actual output
- Inconsistent behavior between 'Play' and 'Mode' buttons

**Requested features**

- Option to save favorite frequencies
- Ability to type in specific frequency values
- Background playback support
- Paid ad-free version


### High Frequency Tones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-tones/id1511601653)

Generate sound waves across a wide frequency range to test hearing limits. Explore potential uses like deterring pests or competing with friends to see who can hear higher pitches. An optional premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks additional waveform options.

**Highlights:** Generate sound waves up to 20,000 Hz, Test human hearing limits, Dog whistle functionality, Bug deterrent, Teenager deterrent, Hearing competition tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frequency Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frequency Sound Generator App free?

Frequency Sound Generator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is High Frequency Tones free?

High Frequency Tones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frequency Sound Generator App or High Frequency Tones?

High Frequency Tones is rated higher. Frequency Sound Generator App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while High Frequency Tones averages 4.6 from 802 ratings.

### Do Frequency Sound Generator App or High Frequency Tones have ads?

Frequency Sound Generator App shows ads; High Frequency Tones does not.

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