# Tone generator vs Tuning Fork Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Tuning Fork Studio at 5.0 against Tone generator's 4.0. Tuning Fork Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). Tone generator's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Tuning Fork Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tuning Fork Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone generator has 152 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Tuning Fork Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Tuning Fork Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuning-fork-studio/id6751743458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 35 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) | [丽俨 龚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816613061) |

## 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


### Tuning Fork Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuning-fork-studio/id6751743458)

Generate fundamental audio waveforms like sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth with precise control over frequency, amplitude, phase, and harmonics. Export high-quality audio for music production, sound design, and acoustic testing.

**Highlights:** Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth wave generation, Precise frequency control (A4 standard, custom Hz), Amplitude, phase, and multi-harmonic overlay, Real-time complex sound synthesis, High-quality audio export, Music production and sound design tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Tuning Fork Studio free?

Tuning Fork Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Tuning Fork Studio?

Tuning Fork Studio is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Tuning Fork Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Tuning Fork Studio have ads?

Tone generator shows ads; Tuning Fork Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Tuning Fork Studio?

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Tuning Fork Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tuning Fork Studio on October 18, 2026.

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