# Tone generator vs Speaker

The clearest difference is rating: Tone generator at 4.0 against Speaker's 3.1. Tone generator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and ratings volume (152 vs 32). Speaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Speaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tone generator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tone generator's written reviews are positive against 29% of Speaker's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Speaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Speaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews)** | [3.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-pro/id1240879158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [伟韬 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530583725) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra-Feature 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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.

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Speaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-pro/id1240879158)

Control your boombox speaker's music playback, LED lighting, and equalizer settings. Adjust volume, brightness, and flashlight modes remotely. Supports USB/SD card, FM, and Line In playback.

**Highlights:** Music Playback Control, LED Light Customization, Equalizer Adjustment, USB/SD Card Playback, FM Radio Control, Line In Functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

Tone generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Speaker?

Tone generator is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Speaker averages 3.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Speaker have ads?

Tone generator shows ads; Speaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Speaker?

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Speaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on September 28, 2026 and Speaker on July 17, 2026.

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