Comparison

Frequency vs Gauge King

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

Head to head
About

Frequency

Generate precise audio frequencies for various purposes, from tuning instruments to cleaning water from speakers. Explore different waveforms and customize sound generation for unique audio experiences. Elevate your audio quality and functionality.

Highlights
  • Generate frequencies from 1 Hz to 40,000 Hz
  • Clean water/moisture from speakers
  • Produce sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms
  • Tune musical instruments
  • Select notes and octaves for specific pitches
  • Play multiple frequencies simultaneously
Features
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# GENERATE ANY TONE, FROM 1 HZ TO 40 KHZ Frequency is a tone generator. Set a pitch by hertz or by note and octave, choose a waveform, and play it. It also plays the low sweep that pushes water out of a blocked speaker. # PLAY A TONE AT ANY FREQUENCY Enter a value in hertz, or pick a note and an octave and let the app work it out. The range runs from 1 Hz to 40,000 Hz, past the top of human hearing. # CHOOSE YOUR WAVEFORM Sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square. Each has its own character, and switching between them at the same pitch is the quickest way to hear the difference. # PLAY SEVERAL TONES AT ONCE Run more than one tone together, each with its own frequency, waveform, and volume, and listen to how they interact. # CLEAN YOUR SPEAKER Water trapped in a speaker muffles it. Playing a low-frequency tone at full volume vibrates the driver and pushes the water out — the same technique a smartwatch uses to eject water after a swim. # A REFERENCE PITCH TO TUNE AGAINST Play a note at a known frequency and tune your instrument to it by ear. Frequency plays the reference; it does not listen, so nothing you play reaches the app. # TUTORIALS INCLUDED Step-by-step guides for generating tones, working with waveforms, running several at once, and cleaning a speaker. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - Your subscription includes access to the features listed above. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL Terms of Service: https://cooptimizeit.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cooptimizeit.com/privacy-policy # SUPPORT Contact us at info@cooptimizeit.com. We reply within 48 hours.

About

Gauge King

Features
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Gauge King turns your iPhone into a clean, customisable digital gauge dashboard for your car. Connect a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader and view live vehicle telemetry in a modern dashboard designed for drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer view of what their car is doing. Build your own gauge layout, choose the data that matters to you, and monitor key information in real time. Gauge King can display supported vehicle data such as: RPM Speed Coolant temperature Intake air temperature Throttle position Engine load Battery voltage Fuel-related data as well as shift light layouts, calculated horsepower/Kw data and much more. Gauge King also includes Demo Mode, allowing you to experience the dashboard using simulated telemetry even when you are not connected to an OBDII reader. This is useful for trying layouts, testing gauges, previewing the app, or seeing how the dashboard feels before connecting to a vehicle. Features include: Customisable digital gauge dashboards Audible warnings based on configurable thresholds Apple CarPlay support Compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader support Live vehicle telemetry where supported by the vehicle and adapter Demo Mode with simulated data Performance-inspired gauge layouts Clear connection status Designed for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers Gauge King is built to make vehicle data easier to see, understand, and enjoy. Important notes: Gauge King requires a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader for live vehicle telemetry. Available telemetry depends on your vehicle, OBDII adapter, and supported sensors. Demo Mode uses simulated data and does not show real vehicle information. Gauge King is intended for information and display purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local road rules. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/⁠

Screenshots

Frequency4 screens
Gauge King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gauge King at every 5 days against Frequency's every 10 days. 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. Frequency sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Gauge King sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency ships an update every 10 days, Gauge King every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Frequency versus Gauge King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequencyGauge King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptimize ITMark Ross

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Frequency

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium$17.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$24.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$24.991 Year
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Gauge King

Subscriptions1
  • Gauge King Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Frequency free?
Frequency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gauge King free?
Gauge King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frequency or Gauge King have ads?
Neither Frequency nor Gauge King shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frequency or Gauge King?
Frequency ships an update every 10 days, and Gauge King every 5 days. Most recently, Frequency was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gauge King on October 24, 2026.

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