# High Frequency Tones vs Frequency

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frequency at none against High Frequency Tones's 1. Frequency also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 64%). High Frequency Tones's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. High Frequency Tones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Frequency asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for High Frequency Tones against 4.7 for Frequency. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 801 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of High Frequency Tones's written reviews are positive against 73% of Frequency's.

## The numbers

| Metric | High Frequency Tones | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-frequency-tones/id1511601653/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 801 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Vergho](https://appshunter.io/developer/414151786) | [Lucija Jaksic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721391925) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Frequency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664)

Generate various sound waves, including sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle, with adjustable frequencies from 1Hz to 22000Hz. Visually observe animated sound waves and control volume. Useful for testing hearing, speakers, instruments, and even cleaning water from speakers.

**Highlights:** Generate sine, square, sawtooth, triangle waves, Adjustable frequency (1Hz-22000Hz), Animated sound wave visualization, Volume control (0-100%), Note selection, Speaker cleaning function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Accurate frequency generation
- 💰 Free application
- 🧘 Helpful for meditation and stress relief
- 🔧 Multiple waveform options (sine, square, triangular, sawtooth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive and inappropriate advertisements
- 🔊 Potential audio damage to speakers/hearing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection issues
- 📱 UI elements off-screen on compact devices
- 🎚️ Difficult frequency selection with slider

**Reported bugs**

- Slider snaps to certain numbers, skipping decimals
- Missing specific frequencies (431Hz, 432Hz, 128Hz)
- Settings/controls off-screen on smaller devices
- App crashes when switching between applications

**Requested features**

- Manual text input for precise frequency selection
- Ad-free paid version option
- Timer feature for sessions
- Digital tuning with +/- buttons on main screen
- Background image customization or frequency healing chart


## Frequently asked questions

### Is High Frequency Tones free?

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

### Is Frequency free?

Frequency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, High Frequency Tones or Frequency?

Frequency is rated higher. High Frequency Tones averages 4.6 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Frequency averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do High Frequency Tones or Frequency have ads?

Frequency shows ads; High Frequency Tones does not.

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