Comparison

Audio Toolbox vs VividShaper

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

Head to head
About

Audio Toolbox

This app provides a comprehensive suite of audio analysis tools, including a tone generator, oscilloscope, and FFT analysis engine. It allows users to create and analyze various waveforms, detect frequencies, and tune instruments with high accuracy.

Highlights
  • Tone Generator (20Hz-22KHz)
  • Multiple Waveform Options
  • Fast Fourier Analysis
  • Audio Oscilloscope
  • Frequency and Note Detection
  • SPL Meter with LEQ
  • CSV Data Export
Features
Read full description

Audio Toolbox is a suite of audio analysis tools for the iPhone and iPad. It comprises both audio waveform generators as well as a highly accurate Fast Fourier analysis engine, an audio oscilloscope and various frequency detection and tuning tools. The Tone Generator allows you to create anything from a simple sine, triangle, square, or sawtooth waveform as well as white and pink noise. It also supports log and linear sweep tones with definable range and level and complex wave construction using sine waves. The later is great for teaching audio theory with its DTMF and complex tone generation tools you can build complex waveforms and then analyse their component parts using FFT and the oscilloscope. Build DTMF, triangle, square or saw waves using multiple sine waves etc. The Audio Oscilloscope allows you to analyse directly from the tone generator or microphone. The scope features both free running and single shot modes with adjustable triggering options. The single shot mode automatically starts and stops capturing when short bursts of sound exceed a threshold. The oscilloscope also features a simple measuring tool to help measure duration and frequency of a waveform. The FFT Analysis section provides both Linear, Logarithmic as well as 1:1, 1:3 and 1:6 Octave modes. There is also an SPL meter complete with LEQ options and A/C weighting, log and linear Spectrograph and Mixer EQ modes for setting up audio mixers. All screens support 10x zoom, full screen and pause modes to aid analysis. There are also specific modes to detect peak frequencies, musical notes with cents offset, perfect for instrument tuning. Definable calibration tuning allows you to tune +/- 40Hz. Features: •20Hz-22KHz Tone Generator. •Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, Sweep and MultiTone options. •Accurate 8K Fast Fourier Analysis. •32bit / 44KHz floating point audio sampling. •Standard ANSI/IEC A and C weighting curves. •Up to 64x oversampling. •Smoothing (alternative to averaging). •Automatic noise cancellation. •Automatic peak note / frequency and octave display. •Narrow band Linear and Logarithmic scalable displays. •Spectrogram display with Log and Linear Modes. •1:1, 1:3 and 1:6 octave display modes. •1:1, 1:3 and 1.6 Mixer tuning modes. •SPL (Sound Pressure Level) display. •Max, Min and Peak level capture. •LEQ Mode (Equivalent Continuous Sound Level). •Variable definable decibel scales. •Touch screen display of nearest point with frequency and decibel readout. •Audio Oscilloscope - Free Running and One Shot modes. •0.1 to 1000Hz timebase. •0.25-50x scope Magnification. •Definable trigger (leading and trailing edge). •10x zoom and full screen modes. •Pause facility freezes the live trace to aid analysis of data. •Camera Roll capture facility. •Export and Email CSV data from FFT or Scope. •Built in web server for transferring files. •Capture peaks over time facility. •Works on both iPhone and iPads.

About

VividShaper

This AUv3 plugin synthesizer allows real-time wave design using Lua programming. Create complex sounds with multiple generators and oscillators, and share patches across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Real-time wave programming with Lua
  • Customizable waveforms
  • 16-voice polyphony
  • 8 oscillators per generator
  • iCloud patch sharing
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
Features
Read full description

*** This is an AUv3 extension and not a standalone app. *** *** It requires a host app like Garageband or similar. *** VividShaper is a cutting-edge AUv3 plugin synthesizer akin to a wave table synth that gives you the power to design your own waves in real-time. Its unique interface allows you to program your own waves with the built-in Lua programming language, offering a level of customization and control unparalleled in the world of digital music production. With VividShaper, you can dynamically change your waveforms over time, bringing a whole new level of creative possibilities to your music. Use up to 16 generators for polyphony, and 8 oscillators per generator, to create rich, intricate sounds. Each oscillator wave can be manipulated in Lua code in real time, giving you full control over your sound design. The plugin supports iCloud, so you can share your patches between both iOS and macOS devices.

Screenshots

Audio Toolbox4 screens
VividShaper1 screens

Verdict

The call

Audio Toolbox and VividShaper both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Audio Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 83% of VividShaper's. Audio Toolbox also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). VividShaper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Audio Toolbox costs $3.99 and VividShaper $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Audio Toolbox against 5.0 for VividShaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Audio Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 83% of VividShaper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Toolbox ships an update every 8 months, VividShaper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Toolbox versus VividShaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio ToolboxVividShaper
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comLars Forsberg

Customer experience

Audio Toolbox

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VividShaper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Toolbox

No in-app purchases

None

VividShaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Toolbox free?
Audio Toolbox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VividShaper free?
VividShaper costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Toolbox or VividShaper?
Audio Toolbox and VividShaper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Audio Toolbox or VividShaper have ads?
Neither Audio Toolbox nor VividShaper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Toolbox or VividShaper?
Audio Toolbox ships an update every 8 months, and VividShaper every 4 months. Most recently, Audio Toolbox was updated on November 11, 2026 and VividShaper on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons