# Tone generator vs Generate Frequency Sounds Hz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tone generator at 68% against Generate Frequency Sounds Hz's 30%. Tone generator also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (155 vs 14). Generate Frequency Sounds Hz's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Generate Frequency Sounds Hz sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tone generator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone generator has 155 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Tone generator's written reviews are positive against 30% of Generate Frequency Sounds Hz's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Generate Frequency Sounds Hz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Generate Frequency Sounds Hz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews)** | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generate-frequency-sounds-hz/id1516257706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Kevin Ghori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639082610) |

## 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


### Generate Frequency Sounds Hz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generate-frequency-sounds-hz/id1516257706)

Generate various sound waves and frequencies with this utility app. It offers single and multi-oscillator modes, binaural beats, and a dedicated test for bass and sub-woofers. Explore ultrasonic sounds and noise generation.

**Highlights:** Single oscillator for single frequency waves, Multi-oscillator for multiple sound waves, Binaural beats with carrier and beat frequencies, Bass/sub-woofer testing, Generate ultrasonic sound and noise

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generate Frequency Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Generate Frequency Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Generate Frequency Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Generate Frequency Sounds Hz free?

Generate Frequency Sounds Hz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Generate Frequency Sounds Hz?

Tone generator is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Generate Frequency Sounds Hz averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Generate Frequency Sounds Hz have ads?

Both Tone generator and Generate Frequency Sounds Hz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Generate Frequency Sounds Hz?

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Generate Frequency Sounds Hz every 4 months. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Generate Frequency Sounds Hz on November 3, 2026.

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