# Tone generator vs Speaker Box Lite

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speaker Box Lite at every 11 days against Tone generator's every 5 months. Tone generator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Speaker Box Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Tone generator against 4.1 for Speaker Box Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 339 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Tone generator's written reviews are positive against 62% of Speaker Box Lite's.

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, Speaker Box Lite every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone generator | Speaker Box Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-generator/id457003837/reviews) | **[4.1 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-box-lite/id898625526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Alexey Abdulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/893545070) |

## 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


### Speaker Box Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-box-lite/id898625526)

Calculate subwoofer box volumes and design acoustic systems with detailed charts and parameter generation. Supports various enclosure types and includes a shared online speaker database. Offers cloud project saving and PRO features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Subwoofer box volume calculation, Support for multiple enclosure types, Amplitude, phase, and SPL charts, Parameter generation for vented boxes, Port and displacement volume calculation, Cloud project saving, Shared online speaker database

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week PRO | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Month plan | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Account | $8.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Comprehensive graphing and visualization tools
- 💾 Extensive speaker driver database with TS parameters
- 📐 Accurate enclosure calculations for sealed and ported boxes
- ✂️ Automatic cut list generation for DIY building
- 💡 Intuitive interface for beginners and experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($5-7/month or 400 rubles)
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Inconsistent calculation accuracy
- 🔐 Billing/subscription verification problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adjusting VB/FB parameters
- Crashes on certain parameter combinations requiring reinstall
- Drawing/3D model generation hangs indefinitely
- Subscription payment charged multiple times
- Pro version access denied despite active payment

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Portuguese language support (PT-BR)
- Air velocity graphs
- Complete 3D model generation with final drawings
- Bandpass 4th order enclosure support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone generator free?

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

### Is Speaker Box Lite free?

Speaker Box Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone generator or Speaker Box Lite?

Speaker Box Lite is rated higher. Tone generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Speaker Box Lite averages 4.1 from 339 ratings.

### Do Tone generator or Speaker Box Lite have ads?

Both Tone generator and Speaker Box Lite show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone generator or Speaker Box Lite?

Tone generator ships an update every 5 months, and Speaker Box Lite every 11 days. Most recently, Tone generator was updated on September 17, 2026 and Speaker Box Lite on September 18, 2026.

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