Comparison

Tone generator vs Binaural Beats Generator +

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

Head to head
About

Tone generator

Create various periodic signals with adjustable frequency and amplitude for testing electronic circuits or tuning instruments. Features include a metronome, a real-time tuner, and options for generating different noise types and tone sequences. It also offers unique features for hearing tests and party games.

Highlights
  • Generate periodic signals
  • Adjustable frequency and amplitude
  • Integrated instrument tuner
  • Metronome for practice
  • Hearing ability tests
  • Generate white/pink noise
  • Create tone sequences
Features
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Generate various periodic signals with different waveforms with adjustable frequency and amplitude. These are used to test electronic circuits such as amplifiers and filters. Also suitable for musicians to tune their instruments. As soon as a note sounds, the integrated tuner recognizes the pitch and displays the note name and deviation. For any instrument that produces an even tone. A metronome also helps you to practise. Drive insects away or compare your hearing ability with your friends and relatives and share your results! Or watch others straining their ears to find the sounds that cannot locate you. Party fun is guaranteed! optional features (Purchase): - free of Ads - manual frequency input - support app functionality for connected Bluetooth devices, e.g. speaker - different signals - white/pink noise - tuner for tuning instruments (real-time tone recognition C1-C8) with tuning whistle - metronome for a steady tempo - note/tone for frequency - Left/right channel, stereo - create a tone sequence for playing several different frequencies in particular time slot - loop for tone sequence - save and delete tone sequences - load saved tone sequences - send your tone sequence as an audio file (.caf format) - option to compress audio files Attention: If you want to share your results with others, first test your audible frequencies, then mark under the speakers your lowest audible tone and your highest audible tone (stored only temporarily). A small hint: the chart will show you what other frequencies of your age are still possible to reach.

About

Binaural Beats Generator +

Create personalized binaural beats for sleep, focus, and meditation. Adjust frequencies to generate custom soundscapes for relaxation or alertness. Requires headphones for optimal experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable binaural beat frequencies (1-50 Hz)
  • Adjustable base frequency (20-1500 Hz)
  • Support for Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Mu, Theta waves
  • Modern, user-friendly interface
  • AirPlay support
  • Play/Pause functionality
Features
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Generate custom binaural beats around any base frequency including Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Mu, and Theta waves. Simple modern interface allows selecting Binaural Beats from 1 to 50 Hz and a Base Frequency from 20 to 1500 Hz. Binaural Beats require high quality headphones or stereo speakers. What are binaural beats? Binaural beats can help with sleep, focus, and meditation. They are an auditory illusion perceived when two different tones of slightly different frequency are presented to each ear. The frequencies are very low and each one is tuned specifically for each ear which is why headphones are required. What are the different types of binaural beats? - Alpha waves are associated with a restful and relaxed state that exists when both entering and exiting sleep. - Beta waves are associated with concentration and moderate alertness. - Delta waves are associated with deep sleep cycles and the release of physical awareness. - Gamma waves are associated with alertness and sensitive perception. - Mu waves are associated with a state of physical rest, stillness, and immobility. - Theta waves are associated with the heavy relaxation that comes from frequency, deep meditation. Directions: Drag slider to select a desired Binaural Beat from 1 to 50 Hz. Next, drag the base frequency to a tone that sounds pleasant to your ears. The binaural beat is generated around this base frequency. Adjust device volume using the on-screen volume slider to a comfortable level. You can also specify to play audio to any AirPlay supported device. Toggle audio playback using the Play/Pause button. Created by the audio experts at TMSOFT that brought you the famous White Noise app. Check out all our apps and sounds at http://www.tmsoft.com/

Screenshots

Tone generator4 screens
Binaural Beats Generator +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Binaural Beats Generator + at 4.7 against Tone generator's 4.0. Binaural Beats Generator + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Tone generator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Binaural Beats Generator + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Binaural Beats Generator + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Binaural Beats Generator + has 1.2K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tone generator's written reviews are positive against 69% of Binaural Beats Generator +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Binaural Beats Generator + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tone generator versus Binaural Beats Generator +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone generatorBinaural Beats Generator +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (155 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews69.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1551.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichael heinzTMSOFT

Customer experience

Tone generator

All ratings152 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative29.4%

Binaural Beats Generator +

All ratings1,192 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Tone generator

From 155 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works every time!
  • 🚀 Awesome application for generating tones and studying sound
  • 👍 Very useful
  • 👍 Genius
  • 👍 Great app to make your tones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't go lower than 10hz
  • 🔍 Ruined by ads
  • 🔍 Way too many ads
  • 🔍 Crashes before I can export even though I paid for the feature
  • 🔍 Fake app. Buying the upgrade doesn't do anything. There is no support. You can't export like it says you can. It's a scam.

Binaural Beats Generator +

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Crisp and clean UI
  • 👍 Versatile frequency options
  • 👍 Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio issues (drops out, stutters)
  • 🔋 Doesn't play in background
  • 🔍 Confusing instructions/UI
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive

Bugs and requests

Tone generator

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Doesn't go lower than 10hz
  • Crashes before I can export even though I paid for the feature
  • Fake app. Buying the upgrade doesn't do anything. There is no support. You can't export like it says you can. It's a scam.
  • app is modified
  • No tone
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  • Frozen on my iPad
  • Doesn't produce any sound
  • No sound
  • Faulty
  • No sound

Requested features

7 requests
  • Wish I had a manual that explains a couple functions
  • More precise way to select the frequency
  • Playing of multiple tomes
  • Manually enter a frequency
  • More than one voice
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Binaural Beats Generator +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Presets get erased
  • No play button on download
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to enter decimal frequencies
  • Option to mix with other audio apps
  • Customizable frequency patterns/sweeps
  • Timer/auto-off functionality
  • Ability to save/export settings

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tone generator

One-time3
  • Extra-Feature 1$1.99
  • No advertising$1.99
  • Upgrade to full version$3.99
None

Binaural Beats Generator +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tone generator free?
Tone generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binaural Beats Generator + free?
Binaural Beats Generator + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Binaural Beats Generator +?
Binaural Beats Generator + is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Binaural Beats Generator + averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Tone generator or Binaural Beats Generator + have ads?
Both Tone generator and Binaural Beats Generator + show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Binaural Beats Generator +?
Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Binaural Beats Generator + every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Binaural Beats Generator + on November 5, 2026.

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