# Tone generator vs Frequency

The clearest difference is rating: Frequency at 4.7 against Tone generator's 4.0. Frequency also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Tone generator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Frequency holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 340 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tone generator's written reviews are positive against 70% of Frequency's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Frequency fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews) | **[4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **340** |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Lucija Jaksic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721391925) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frequency-sound-generator/id6474342664)

Generate various sound waves, including sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle, with adjustable frequencies from 1Hz to 22000Hz. Visually observe animated sound waves and control volume. Useful for testing hearing, speakers, instruments, and even cleaning water from speakers.

**Highlights:** Generate sine, square, sawtooth, triangle waves, Adjustable frequency (1Hz-22000Hz), Animated sound wave visualization, Volume control (0-100%), Note selection, Speaker cleaning function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Accurate frequency generation
- 💰 Free application
- 🧘 Helpful for meditation and stress relief
- 🔧 Multiple waveform options (sine, square, triangular, sawtooth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive and inappropriate advertisements
- 🔊 Potential audio damage to speakers/hearing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection issues
- 📱 UI elements off-screen on compact devices
- 🎚️ Difficult frequency selection with slider

**Reported bugs**

- Slider snaps to certain numbers, skipping decimals
- Missing specific frequencies (431Hz, 432Hz, 128Hz)
- Settings/controls off-screen on smaller devices
- App crashes when switching between applications

**Requested features**

- Manual text input for precise frequency selection
- Ad-free paid version option
- Timer feature for sessions
- Digital tuning with +/- buttons on main screen
- Background image customization or frequency healing chart


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Frequency free?

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

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

Frequency is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Frequency averages 4.7 from 340 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Frequency have ads?

Both Tone generator and Frequency show ads.

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

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Frequency fortnightly. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on September 17, 2026 and Frequency on September 21, 2026.

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