Comparison

Tone generator vs 呼吸法ガイド

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tone generator

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
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Generate various periodic signals with different waveforms with adjustable frequency and amplitude. These are used to test electronic circuits such as amplifiers and filters. Also suitable for musicians to tune their instruments. As soon as a note sounds, the integrated tuner recognizes the pitch and displays the note name and deviation. For any instrument that produces an even tone. A metronome also helps you to practise. Drive insects away or compare your hearing ability with your friends and relatives and share your results! Or watch others straining their ears to find the sounds that cannot locate you. Party fun is guaranteed! optional features (Purchase): - free of Ads - manual frequency input - support app functionality for connected Bluetooth devices, e.g. speaker - different signals - white/pink noise - tuner for tuning instruments (real-time tone recognition C1-C8) with tuning whistle - metronome for a steady tempo - note/tone for frequency - Left/right channel, stereo - create a tone sequence for playing several different frequencies in particular time slot - loop for tone sequence - save and delete tone sequences - load saved tone sequences - send your tone sequence as an audio file (.caf format) - option to compress audio files Attention: If you want to share your results with others, first test your audible frequencies, then mark under the speakers your lowest audible tone and your highest audible tone (stored only temporarily). A small hint: the chart will show you what other frequencies of your age are still possible to reach.

About

呼吸法ガイド

Features
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A breathing guide that counts each breath along with a simple on-screen guide. Choose a technique based on how you're feeling — relax, before sleep, before focusing, need a reset, or before a presentation. Follow the guide's motion and the large second counter, and try matching the same rhythm at whatever pace feels comfortable. ■ What you can do • Six techniques: 3-count breathing, 4-count breathing, 5-count breathing, extended exhale, box breathing (4-4-4-4), and 4-7-8 breathing • See how long to inhale, exhale, and hold, shown in large, real elapsed seconds • Read what each technique is for and what to expect when trying it • A short learning guide that separates what's established from what isn't, with sources • The small sound that marks each count can be turned off in settings ■ Using this app safely If you feel short of breath, dizzy, or uncomfortable, stop and return to normal breathing. This app is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency response. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tone generator4 screens
呼吸法ガイド4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 呼吸法ガイド at monthly against Tone generator's every 5 months. Tone generator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 呼吸法ガイド sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, 呼吸法ガイド monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tone generator versus 呼吸法ガイド: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone generator呼吸法ガイド
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichael heinzMikoto Gateway

Bugs and requests

Tone generator

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Frozen on my iPad
  • Doesn't produce any sound
  • No sound
  • Faulty
  • No sound

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

呼吸法ガイド

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tone generator

One-time3
  • Extra-Feature 1$1.99
  • No advertising$1.99
  • Upgrade to full version$3.99
1 purchases

呼吸法ガイド

One-time1
  • 広告なし(買い切り)$1.99

Questions

Is Tone generator free?
Tone generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 呼吸法ガイド free?
呼吸法ガイド is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tone generator or 呼吸法ガイド have ads?
Both Tone generator and 呼吸法ガイド show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tone generator or 呼吸法ガイド?
Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and 呼吸法ガイド monthly. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on October 26, 2026 and 呼吸法ガイド on October 25, 2026.

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