Comparison

Constellation Pro vs ToneOut

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

Head to head
About

Constellation Pro

This app connects via Bluetooth to specific landscape transformer and timer products. It allows users to control landscape lighting and other AC-powered devices, with features like location-based sunrise/sunset adjustments and power monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless control
  • Sunrise/sunset adjustment
  • Real-time clock
  • Power usage meter
  • US Department of Energy Compliant
  • California Energy Commission Compliant
Features
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The Constellation Pro products support landscape transformer and timer only control modules with a Bluetooth interface. The Constellation Pro application interfaces with these products over Bluetooth to provide control of landscape lighting or other A/C powered devices. Note: This app will only work if you have a Constellation Pro/Lester Electrical Transformer product. Email sales@lesterelectrical.com to learn more about these products and where you can purchase a Constellation Pro landscape transformer/timer. Key features: + Bluetooth wireless + Location (latitude and longitude) knowledgeable to adjust for sunrise and sunset. + Real time clock + Power meter to display the power usage on the landscape lighting system + Made in the USA + US Department of Energy Compliant + California Energy Commission Compliant

About

ToneOut

Features
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ToneOut streams live police, fire, and EMS dispatch audio from public feeds across the United States. No ads. No account required. No subscription. BROWSE & LISTEN Search thousands of scanner feeds by state and county. Tap any feed to start streaming instantly. Save your favorites for quick access, and the Now Playing bar keeps you listening while you browse. OPENMHZ INTEGRATION ToneOut connects directly to OpenMHz, the largest database of P25 trunked radio systems in the country. Browse active calls from state police, county sheriffs, local fire, and EMS — all in real time. DUAL LISTEN (Pro) Monitor two scanner feeds at the same time, each with independent volume control. Follow an incident across multiple agencies without losing either channel. BACKGROUND AUDIO (Pro) Keep listening while using other apps. ToneOut continues playing from the Lock Screen and Control Center even when the screen is off. TONEOUT NETWORK (Beta) Live audio from Raspberry Pi nodes deployed in the field. Coverage is expanding as new nodes come online. CLEAN BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. One-time purchases unlock Pro features — you own them permanently.

Screenshots

Constellation Pro4 screens
ToneOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Constellation Pro at none against ToneOut's 3. Constellation Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). ToneOut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ToneOut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Constellation Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constellation Pro ships an update every 21 months, ToneOut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Constellation Pro versus ToneOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstellation ProToneOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLester ElectricalJoseph D Rivera

In-app purchases

None

Constellation Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ToneOut

One-time3
  • Background Audio$1.99
  • Dual Listen$5.99
  • Pro Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Constellation Pro free?
Constellation Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneOut free?
ToneOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Constellation Pro or ToneOut have ads?
Neither Constellation Pro nor ToneOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constellation Pro or ToneOut?
Constellation Pro ships an update every 21 months, and ToneOut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Constellation Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and ToneOut on October 28, 2026.

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