Comparison

Star vs Frequency Generator

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

Head to head
About

Star

Features
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Star - Perform with confidence. Whether you're a solo artist, part of a band, or leading a choir, Star has got you covered. Key Features: - Create and manage multiple setlists - Store lyrics, chords, and song structures in one place - Quick search functionality for your entire repertoire - Add personal notes to songs for rehearsals and performances Say goodbye to scattered papers, lost lyrics, and disorganized performances. With Stage, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips, allowing you to focus on what matters most - your music. Perfect for: - Singers and Musicians - Bands and Ensembles - Worship Teams and Choirs - DJs and Performers Download Star today and transform the way you prepare and perform. It's time to take center stage with confidence! Join thousands of performers who have already revolutionized their stage presence with Star - The Performer's App. Download now and rock your next performance! Terms of Use: https://starapp.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://starapp.io/policy

About

Frequency Generator

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Make sound part of your daily routine. With Sona, you can fall asleep faster, focus deeper, relax easier, or meditate longer—using science-inspired binaural beats you can fully customize, layered with immersive ambient sounds. Highlights • 4 modes: Sleep, Focus, Relax, Meditate — each with curated starter presets. • Binaural beats: Pick the beat frequency (e.g., 2–40 Hz) for your goal. Best experienced with stereo headphones. • Full frequency control: Choose Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, SMR (≈12–15 Hz) or type any custom value. • Ambience mixer: Rain, forest, fire, ocean, wind, pink noise, and more — blend your perfect soundscape. • Background + Lock Screen: Keep playing with the screen off and control from the Lock Screen. • Timer: Set your session length; Sona stops automatically. • Clean, distraction-free design: Create, save, and reuse your favorite sessions in seconds. Brainwave primer • Delta (~0.5–4 Hz): Deep sleep and recovery • Theta (~4–8 Hz): Creativity and deep relaxation • Alpha (~8–12 Hz): Calm wakefulness • SMR (~12–15 Hz): Smooth, steady focus • Beta (~15–30 Hz): Active thinking and energy • Gamma (~30–40 Hz): Learning and integrative attention Tips • Use stereo headphones for binaural beats. • Start at a low volume and adjust gradually. • Pick a mode for your goal; fine-tune the beat frequency in small steps. Important Sona is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition. Do not use while driving or performing tasks that require full attention. Craft your sound universe with Sona — and gently guide your mind toward what you want to feel. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: •⁠ ⁠The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. •⁠ ⁠The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. •⁠ ⁠Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. •⁠ ⁠Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms: https://eatkdevtermsofuse.carrd.co

Screenshots

Star4 screens
Frequency Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star at weekly against Frequency Generator's every 3 weeks. Star also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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. Star sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month and Frequency Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star ships an update weekly, Frequency Generator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Star versus Frequency Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarFrequency Generator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB282 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandriamanasina Mianala LoharanoEmre Atik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Star

Subscriptions1
  • Stage+$11.991 Month
2 purchases

Frequency Generator

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Sona Annual PRO$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Star free?
Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frequency Generator free?
Frequency Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star or Frequency Generator have ads?
Neither Star nor Frequency Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star or Frequency Generator?
Star ships an update weekly, and Frequency Generator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star was updated on September 14, 2026 and Frequency Generator on September 8, 2026.

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