# Tone generator vs Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tone generator at 67% against Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)'s 0%. Tone generator also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (152 vs 2). 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 Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tone generator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone generator has 152 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-generator-ape-apps/id1588733914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## 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


### Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-generator-ape-apps/id1588733914)

Generate various audio waveforms like sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle waves. Adjust frequencies from 50Hz to 16000Hz, set custom timers, or tune to musical notes for diverse applications.

**Highlights:** Sine, square, sawtooth, triangle wave generation, Frequency range 50Hz - 16000Hz, Custom frequency setting, Timer functionality, Musical note tuning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frequency Generator Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) free?

Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)?

Tone generator is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) have ads?

Both Tone generator and Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Frequency Generator (Ape Apps)?

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) every 5 months. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Frequency Generator (Ape Apps) on October 3, 2026.

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