Comparison

Tone generator vs Signal Scope Studio

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

Signal Scope Studio

Features
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Signal Scope Studio combines a dual-channel oscillator, an output signal simulator, a live microphone oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer, and a stereo decibel meter in one audio toolkit. DUAL SIGNAL GENERATOR • Set sine, square, triangle, falling sawtooth, or white noise independently for LEFT and RIGHT • Adjust frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and volume from 0 to 100% with 270-degree dials. Frequency also supports numeric entry • Adjust left and right frequency and volume independently, or link them while preserving the ratios at the time linking is enabled • Output different frequencies from the left and right channels to produce beats and other effects OUTPUT SIGNAL SIMULATOR • Linearly sum LEFT + RIGHT internally and display the waveform and spectrum together • Adjust Auto Trigger, freeze/resume, vertical and horizontal zoom, and refresh interval • Control frequency range, spectrum sensitivity, and FFT resolution with dials or pinch and pan gestures • Save high-resolution graphs with a dark navy background, white text, and green traces to Photos WAVESCOPE • Display the time-domain waveform and frequency spectrum of microphone input together in real time • Use Auto Trigger, freeze display, pinch zoom, and a movable settings window • Open Dual Signal Generator within the app and measure the actual sound emitted by the same device DECIBEL METER • Display relative microphone input levels on analog-style VU meters in real time • Automatically detect stereo or mono input: two separate meters for the left and right channels in stereo, or one meter in mono • Use PEAK indicators to spot brief sounds near the maximum input level • Save a calibration offset to match a commercial decibel meter MORE • All features are available for seven days from the original download date. After the trial, Dual Signal Generator and Decibel Meter remain free to use; a one-time purchase lets you continue using WaveScope. • Includes detailed offline manuals in Japanese, English, and French. • Supports iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape. PLEASE NOTE • Measurements depend on the device and environment. • This app is intended for education, experiments, and general audio checks. It is not a substitute for calibrated instruments, certified sound-level meters, or medical devices.

Screenshots

Tone generator4 screens
Signal Scope Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Signal Scope Studio at none against Tone generator's shown. Signal Scope Studio also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Tone generator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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 Signal Scope Studio 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, Signal Scope Studio every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tone generator versus Signal Scope Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone generatorSignal Scope Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichael heinzKoji Hasegawa

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

Signal Scope Studio

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

Signal Scope Studio

One-time1
  • WaveScope Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Tone generator free?
Tone generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Signal Scope Studio free?
Signal Scope Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tone generator or Signal Scope Studio have ads?
Tone generator shows ads; Signal Scope Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Signal Scope Studio?
Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Signal Scope Studio every 9 days. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on September 17, 2026 and Signal Scope Studio on September 17, 2026.

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