Comparison

Tone generator vs Universal Toolbox

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

Universal Toolbox

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Universal Toolbox brings practical measurement, sensor, scanning and everyday calculation tools together in one organized app. MEASURE AND OBSERVE - Level & Angle shows live X/Y angles, inclination and a responsive bubble with explicit calibration. - Compass provides heading, bearing lock, coordinates and available altitude information. - Motion Sensors displays acceleration, rotation rate, gravity and device attitude. - Barometer shows atmospheric pressure and relative altitude when supported by the device. - Noise Meter displays raw audio levels and clearly labeled estimated or calibrated sound-pressure readings. - Screen Ruler offers metric and fractional-inch scales with per-device calibration. SCAN AND CREATE - Scan QR codes and common barcode formats using the camera. - Review detected content before opening a link or taking another action. - Generate, copy and share QR codes and Code 128 barcodes on your device. EVERYDAY UTILITIES - Control flashlight brightness and use Steady, Strobe or SOS patterns. - Convert length, mass, temperature, volume, area, speed, pressure, energy and time units. - Use a Decimal-based calculator with percentages, repeated operations and copy support. PRIVACY AND ACCESS Hardware readings and generated content are processed on your device. Camera, microphone, motion and location access are requested only when you open a tool that needs them. No account is required. Five core tools are available for free. Premium unlocks the remaining Premium tools and removes eligible advertising. Monthly and Annual plans renew automatically unless canceled, while Lifetime Premium is a one-time purchase. Measurements are general-purpose estimates and are not professional, medical, navigation, construction or safety-certified instruments. Privacy Policy: https://aksiutsich.com/apps/universal-toolbox/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://aksiutsich.com/apps/universal-toolbox/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Tone generator4 screens
Universal Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tone generator at 12.0 against Universal Toolbox's 17.0. 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 Universal Toolbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tone generator versus Universal Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone generatorUniversal Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichael heinzAndrei Aksiutsich

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

Universal Toolbox

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
3 purchases

Universal Toolbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Tone generator free?
Tone generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Toolbox free?
Universal Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tone generator or Universal Toolbox have ads?
Both Tone generator and Universal Toolbox show ads.

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