Music PickAxe vs ToneReady
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Music PickAxe
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"MusicPickAxeβ is a music discovery application that introduces songs from a variety of genres and artists from AppleMusic's 100 million songs based on a unique algorithm. Easy to use, just tap the "DIG" button. Recommended for those who: * Music lovers who want to discover genres they haven't listened to before. * Music lovers who want to discover songs that may not appear in recommendations. * Music lovers who want to discover lesser-known songs and artists. * When you are not sure what to listen to. * Looking for sampling ideas. * Songwriting inspiration. * People who want to rediscover songs that have been forgotten. * People who want to look into the abyss of 100 million songs. * People who want to be a music quiz king.
ToneReady
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Make your video sound better in one tap. ToneReady helps you instantly improve the audio of your performance videos β no editing skills needed. Simply pick a video, choose a sound mode, compare the result, and export a processed version. Perfect for creators who post performance videos, covers, or social media content. Features: β’ One-tap audio enhancement β’ Multiple pro sound modes (Solo Boost, Tube Fat, Tight Comp) β’ Before / after comparison β’ Fast export and easy sharing Upgrade to Pro to unlock all sound modes, remove watermark, and export without limitations. Upgrade your video sound today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Music PickAxe at none against ToneReady's 1. Music PickAxe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). ToneReady's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ToneReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Music PickAxe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Music PickAxe ships an update every 4 weeks, ToneReady monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Music PickAxe | ToneReady |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 444 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhiro ONODERA | Kazuto Suematsu |
In-app purchases
Music PickAxe
No in-app purchases
ToneReady
- ToneReady Pro$4.99









