Comparison

ToneShaper vs Muser Audio

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

Head to head
About

ToneShaper

Design unique audio tones by graphically plotting frequency over time. Add points to define shapes, adjust frequency ranges and duration, and export your creations as WAV files. Explore a library of sample tone shapes to begin experimenting.

Highlights
  • Graphical frequency plotting
  • Add and drag points to shape tones
  • Adjust frequency range
  • Set cycle duration
  • Export audio to WAV
  • Library of sample tone shapes
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Create cycles with tone shapes of smoothly varying frequency by plotting frequency at specific times. Tap the library button to pick from a selection of sample tone shapes to get started. Tap in the plot view to add points with coordinates (frequency, time). Drag to move points, but limited by the neighbors time. Alternatively, drag in the draw tab to add points, then apply them to set the points in the plot view. Adjust the frequency range slider to limit the bandwidth. Adjust the duration slider to specify the cycle period. Finally, in the export view you can save the audio to a WAV file with a chosen number of cycles. The duration of the audio is limited by the maximum duration, which therefore also limits the number of cycles in the audio file.

About

Muser Audio

Record and loop musical ideas with intuitive swipe gestures. Define loop points, synchronize with a metronome, and adjust tempo to perfect your sound. Explore your creativity and embark on a musical adventure.

Highlights
  • Instant recording and looping
  • Intuitive swipe navigation
  • Effortless playback control
  • Define loop points
  • Metronome synchronization
  • Adjustable tempo
Features
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Explore your musical inspiration with Muser Audio, the essential tool for the music enthusiast. Why Muser Audio? Unleash Your Creativity: Muser Audio is where frictionless creativity thrives. Get started immediately with instant access to recording and looping functionality, all on one panel. Swipe navigation to explore your rhythmic and melodic ideas effortlessly without delay. Intuitive Control: Experience the magic of music at your fingertips. Effortlessly control playback, recording, and more with intuitive swipe gestures. Perfect Your Muse: Embark on your musical journey with freedom and precision. Define loop points and let the metronome synchronize with your rhythm. Adjust your tempo any time you wish. Ready to unlock your musical potential? Download Muser Audio now and embark on a musical adventure like never before. Your Privacy Matters: We respect your privacy. Learn more about our commitment to data security in our Privacy Policy. https://www.splintersilk.com/privacy/ Join the Muser Community: Got questions or feedback? Connect with us for support and share your musical journey with fellow enthusiasts. https://support.muser.app/

Screenshots

ToneShaper4 screens
Muser Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ToneShaper at Free against Muser Audio's $0.99. ToneShaper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ToneShaper is free to download; Muser Audio costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ToneShaper against 5.0 for Muser Audio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ToneShaper's written reviews are positive against 75% of Muser Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToneShaper ships an update every 6 days, Muser Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ToneShaper versus Muser Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneShaperMuser Audio
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLimit Point SoftwareSplintersilk Ltd

Customer experience

ToneShaper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Muser Audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

ToneShaper

No in-app purchases

None

Muser Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToneShaper free?
ToneShaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muser Audio free?
Muser Audio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ToneShaper or Muser Audio?
ToneShaper and Muser Audio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ToneShaper or Muser Audio have ads?
Neither ToneShaper nor Muser Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneShaper or Muser Audio?
ToneShaper ships an update every 6 days, and Muser Audio weekly. Most recently, ToneShaper was updated on October 7, 2026 and Muser Audio on October 1, 2026.

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