# Tone generator vs ToneCircle

The clearest difference is rating: ToneCircle at 4.8 against Tone generator's 4.0. ToneCircle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Tone generator's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 12). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ToneCircle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone generator has 152 ratings behind it against 12, 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 89% of ToneCircle's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, ToneCircle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | ToneCircle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonecircle/id1525973929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Arias Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458265015) |

## 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


### ToneCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonecircle/id1525973929)

Experience music and sound visually by mapping audio frequencies to colors and musical notes. This app allows you to see the patterns within sound in a unique and immersive way.

**Highlights:** Visualizes sound frequencies, Maps frequencies to colors, Maps frequencies to musical notes, Real-time audio analysis, Immersive sound experience

**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 ToneCircle free?

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

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

ToneCircle is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while ToneCircle averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or ToneCircle have ads?

Tone generator shows ads; ToneCircle does not.

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

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and ToneCircle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on September 28, 2026 and ToneCircle on September 29, 2026.

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