Comparison

Tone Generator Professional vs JAX ESSENTIALS

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

Head to head
About

Tone Generator Professional

Create precise audio tones from 20Hz to 20,000Hz using four distinct waveforms. Adjust output volume and enjoy instant loading with a highly accurate algorithm. This universal app is compatible with external speakers and all iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Generate tones from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Sine, Square, Triangle, and Sawtooth waveforms
  • Adjustable output volume
  • Instant load and precise algorithm
  • Compatible with external speakers
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Features
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Generate tones from 20Hz to 20,000Hz in 4 different waveforms! · Sine, Square, Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms · Output volume setting · Instant load and most precise algorithm for tone emission. · Compatible with external speakers · 64-bit Universal app, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch!

About

JAX ESSENTIALS

This audio effect plugin offers a multi-stage phaser with adjustable depth and speed for dynamic sound nuances. Create unique vocal effects or sweeping soundscapes with numerous presets and custom options.

Highlights
  • Multi-stage phaser effect
  • Low frequency oscillator modulation
  • Adjustable depth and speed
  • Cross-device preset sharing
  • 200+ factory presets
  • Custom preset export/import
  • Universal build for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS
Features
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( THIS IS AN AUDIOUNIT. AudioUnits are app extensions, requiring any audio host application to perform. ) Use the same AudioUnits across all modern Apple devices, including the iPhone and the Mac (Apple Silicon). Native MacOS apps like GarageBand, MainStage 3 and Logic Pro X are fully supported. Any 3rd-party AUv3 supporting host should be able to host the plugin too. The JAX ESSENTIAL SERIES Phaser is a multi stage phaser modulation effect that uses multiple allpass filters, to produce all kinds of the famous phaser effect. A low frequency oscillator modulates depth and speed of the filter modulation on both stereo channels for various living and moving sound nuances. Make static sounding voices more interesting or create sweaping special effects. You may share the presets for this effect across all your supported devices. Around 200 factory presets are included, you can make and export/import your own. The complete manual is included and can be previewed on our support website. For advanced usage (i.e. mastering and exciting), we recommend to select the phaser from our SELECTIVE RANGE SERIES, which allows to limit the frequency range for processing. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - macOS (Apple Silicon) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++ Behaviour on all devices is identical. The parametric interface is resizeble and adopts to any screen size and orientation. This especially applies to Logic Pro X and all hosts with adjustable window sizes on all platforms. Display contrast can be adjusted freely and is now saved with each preset.

Screenshots

Tone Generator Professional2 screens
JAX ESSENTIALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tone Generator Professional at Free against JAX ESSENTIALS's $4.99. Tone Generator Professional also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). JAX ESSENTIALS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, 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 Professional is free to download; JAX ESSENTIALS costs $4.99 up front. Tone Generator Professional sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JAX ESSENTIALS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tone Generator Professional holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone Generator Professional ships an update every 5 months, JAX ESSENTIALS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tone Generator Professional versus JAX ESSENTIALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone Generator ProfessionalJAX ESSENTIALS
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Daniel Macalupu CumpenJens Guell

Customer experience

Tone Generator Professional

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

JAX ESSENTIALS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tone Generator Professional

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

JAX ESSENTIALS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tone Generator Professional free?
Tone Generator Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JAX ESSENTIALS free?
JAX ESSENTIALS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tone Generator Professional or JAX ESSENTIALS?
Tone Generator Professional is rated higher. Tone Generator Professional averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while JAX ESSENTIALS averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Tone Generator Professional or JAX ESSENTIALS have ads?
Tone Generator Professional shows ads; JAX ESSENTIALS does not.
Which is updated more often, Tone Generator Professional or JAX ESSENTIALS?
Tone Generator Professional ships an update every 5 months, and JAX ESSENTIALS fortnightly. Most recently, Tone Generator Professional was updated on November 2, 2026 and JAX ESSENTIALS on November 3, 2026.

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