# Tone generator vs Tone Generator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tone generator at 67% against Tone Generator's 0%. Tone generator also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (155 vs 1). Tone Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tone Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone generator has 155 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Tone Generator's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Tone Generator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Tone Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator-clean-speaker/id6748205399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [ALEX IOAN MARCUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748638642) |

## 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


### Tone Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator-clean-speaker/id6748205399)

This app allows users to generate various audio tones and test speaker performance. It offers automatic and manual frequency sweeps, different wave modes, and stereo/mono options for comprehensive audio exploration and device verification.

**Highlights:** Automatic frequency generation, Manual frequency control, Linear, Swing, and Burst wave modes, Mono and Stereo output options, Haptic feedback integration, Microphone decibel meter, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tone Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tone Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Tone Generator free?

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

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

Tone generator is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Tone Generator averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Tone Generator have ads?

Tone generator shows ads; Tone Generator does not.

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

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Tone Generator monthly. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tone Generator on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*