Comparison

The Oscillator vs Multiple Tone Generator

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

Head to head
About

The Oscillator

Generate tones and noise with adjustable lowpass filters and panning. Choose from sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms. Precisely tune frequencies in Hz or MIDI notes.

Highlights
  • Two oscillators
  • One noise generator
  • Individual lowpass filters
  • Panning control
  • Four waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square)
  • Precise frequency tuning (Hz/MIDI)
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
Features
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Simple and elegant tone generator with two Oscillators and one Noise generator, each with individual lowpass filters. The oscillators also has panning, and can produce one of four waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth and square. The oscillator frequencies can be tuned precisely in Hz or fractional MIDI note pitch. Use it for testing purposes or to make old-school electronic drone music. Supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio: Stream the audio output in real time into other compatible apps!

About

Multiple Tone Generator

Generate multiple audio signals with adjustable waveforms, frequencies, and volumes for each channel. Offers presets for guitar and bass tuning, with options to expand channel support.

Highlights
  • Multiple audio channels
  • Adjustable waveforms (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw)
  • Precise frequency control (20Hz - 20000Hz)
  • Individual channel volume and mute
  • Logarithmic frequency sliders
  • Guitar and bass tuning presets
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This app generates the audio signal of multiple channels. Supports 6 audio channels by default, upgradeable to 16 via in-app purchase. [ Wave type ] - There are four types of waveform. (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - It can switch to the four types of each waveform by the wave type button. - It can be set for each channel. - It can change summarizes the waveforms of all channels with the bottom of the button. [ Volume ] - It can adjust the volume of each channel (Input) and change the mixer (Output) of all channels by the volume slider. - It can be set OFF / ON the volume of each channel by mute button. [ Frequency ] - It can set the value of the frequency in 20Hz - 20000Hz. - It can set the frequency value in the software keyboard by tapping the frequency label. - It can set the frequency value at the corresponding slider to the logarithm. - It can set the frequency value of -1 / + 1 octave from the current value by -1/+1 Octave button. - It can adjust the frequency value slightly from the current value by -/+ button. [ Preset ] - It can set the frequency value of Guitar (E A D G B E), 6-string bass (B E A D G C) for Ch 1 ~ 6. Guitar : Ch 1: E ( 82.4 Hz) Ch 2: A (110.0 Hz) Ch 3: D (146.8 Hz) Ch 4: G (196.0 Hz) Ch 5: B (246.9 Hz) Ch 6: E (329.6 Hz) 6-string bass (+ 1 octave) : Ch 1: B ( 61.7 Hz) Ch 2: E ( 82.4 Hz) Ch 3: A (110.0 Hz) Ch 4: D (146.8 Hz) Ch 5: G (196.0 Hz) Ch 6: C (262.0 Hz)

Screenshots

The Oscillator4 screens
Multiple Tone Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Multiple Tone Generator at 4.8 against The Oscillator's 4.3. The Oscillator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Multiple Tone Generator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Oscillator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multiple Tone Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of The Oscillator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Multiple Tone Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Oscillator ships an update every 5 months, Multiple Tone Generator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Oscillator versus Multiple Tone Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe OscillatorMultiple Tone Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (58 ratings)4.8 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5866 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKymatica ABLoop-Sessions.LLC.

Customer experience

The Oscillator

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

Multiple Tone Generator

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

The Oscillator

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Stopped working properly
  • Only noise comes out
  • Output levels wildly different
  • New version is not working
  • Can't play one osc without the other
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  • Doesn't support Bluetooth
  • Button labels are confusing (ON/OFF)

Requested features

18 requests
  • More functions (e.g., shorten waves, good bass)
  • Multiple layers for simultaneous playback
  • AUV3 support
  • Run in background and mix with audio
  • Four oscillators simultaneously
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  • Sweep function
  • LFO section for modulation
  • Pulse width control
  • Keyboard interface for chords
  • Filter
  • Third oscillator
  • Way to save setups
  • Other color noises (pink noise)
  • Higher frequencies
  • Direct frequency input via keyboard
  • Panning controls on tone generators
  • Presets for setups
  • JACK support

Multiple Tone Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Oscillator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Multiple Tone Generator

One-time2
  • Increase channels from 6 to 16$1.99
  • Always remove banner ads.$4.99

Questions

Is The Oscillator free?
The Oscillator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiple Tone Generator free?
Multiple Tone Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Oscillator or Multiple Tone Generator?
Multiple Tone Generator is rated higher. The Oscillator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Multiple Tone Generator averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.
Do The Oscillator or Multiple Tone Generator have ads?
Multiple Tone Generator shows ads; The Oscillator does not.
Which is updated more often, The Oscillator or Multiple Tone Generator?
The Oscillator ships an update every 5 months, and Multiple Tone Generator every 3 months. Most recently, The Oscillator was updated on October 13, 2026 and Multiple Tone Generator on October 10, 2026.

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