Comparison

Cosm vs Tone Video

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

Head to head
About

Cosm

Experience live events like never before with immersive "Shared Reality." Browse and buy tickets, order food and drinks directly to your seat, and feel closer to the action at sports, entertainment, and art events.

Highlights
  • Immersive fan experiences
  • Seamless ticketing
  • Event exploration
  • In-seat food and drink ordering
  • Connects people at events
Features
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Step into the world's greatest fan experience. Our venues seamlessly bring you closer than ever, connecting people and bringing them together in, what we call, Shared Reality. From live sports and entertainment to art and education, we create immersive experiences for every type of fan. Step Into the Action Feel the electric atmosphere from the best seat in the house as you are enveloped in the heart of the action for your favorite events. Seamless Ticketing and Event Exploration Browse upcoming events and secure tickets seamlessly. It's your pass to Shared Reality, right at your fingertips. In-Seat Ordering Enjoy your favorite food and drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a beat.

About

Tone Video

Features
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Tone Video is a state-of-the-art, editorial-led mobile video portal and second-screen companion application. Featuring a premium, magazine-style layout inspired by the world’s best streaming services, it offers a seamless, interactive viewing experience. By utilizing advanced acoustic watermark technology, Tone Video detects inaudible digital codes embedded in audio broadcasts, instantly synchronizing live programming with rich, real-time interactive content on your device. Key Features Premium Editorial-Led Interface: Explore a curated, high-end content catalog organized into a signature "Daily Edition" format. The homepage features dynamic editorial hero headers, smooth Ken Burns transition animations, critic pull-quotes, and bespoke category rails (including custom numbered lists, news stacks, drama feeds, and documentaries). Inaudible Tone Recognition (Second-Screen Sync): Using the device microphone, the app listens for high-frequency, inaudible audio tones embedded in television, radio, or digital broadcasts. These subtle audio watermarks trigger contextual digital experiences instantly on your phone. Seamless In-Player Interactive Overlays: When a tone is detected during playback, a non-intrusive interactive overlay or notification is surfaced. Tapping it displays full-screen, rich-media modals (images, video clips, and external links) without disrupting your viewing flow. Intelligent Background Listening: Keep the magic alive even when the app is minimized. The app integrates background services to safely scan for live broadcast cues while your phone is locked or in your pocket, delivering immediate notifications when live interactive events begin. Real-time Spectrum Visualisation: See the technology in action. The app tracks and visualizes real-time audio amplitudes and frequencies, giving viewers a direct window into how the acoustic detection engine processes ambient cues. How It Works Watch & Listen: Simply open the app and start watching a program, or keep the app active in the background while watching a live broadcast on your TV. Auto-Detect: The integrated Tone SDK listens via your microphone to pick up encrypted, high-frequency audio codes in the stream. Engage: Instantly receive exclusive content, regional updates, interactive quizzes, or special offers directly synced to the exact second of the broadcast. Technical Highlights Core Framework: React Native & Expo 55, optimized with React Native's New Architecture for maximum rendering performance. Audio Intelligence: Powered by the @toneknows/tonelisten-react-native SDK. Premium UX/UI: Styled with a curated dark-theme aesthetic, custom smooth micro-animations, and high-fidelity typography.

Screenshots

Cosm4 screens
Tone Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cosm at fortnightly against Tone Video's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosm ships an update fortnightly, Tone Video every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cosm versus Tone Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmTone Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCosm Technologies LLCThe Tone Knows

In-app purchases

None

Cosm

No in-app purchases

None

Tone Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cosm free?
Cosm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tone Video free?
Tone Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cosm or Tone Video have ads?
Neither Cosm nor Tone Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosm or Tone Video?
Cosm ships an update fortnightly, and Tone Video every 4 months. Most recently, Cosm was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tone Video on October 31, 2026.

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