MelodyDrop vs ToneNoise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MelodyDrop
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MelodyDrop Learn and enjoy music like never before! MelodyDrop plays MIDI files and visualizes them with beautiful falling notes, helping you follow along, practice, and improve your piano skills. Perfect for beginners, learners, and music enthusiasts.
ToneNoise
Generate precise sine waves and various noise types for audio production, sound design, and technical tasks. Offers adjustable frequency and amplitude with a compact interface for quick use within host apps.
- Sine wave generation (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- White, Pink, and Brown noise types
- Adjustable amplitude control
- Two AUv3 components (generator and effect)
- Parameter automation and preset storage
- Compact, dark user interface
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ToneNoise is a focused Audio Unit v3 plugin for iOS: a precise test and noise generator for production, sound design, and technical work. Whether you need a reference tone, spectrum analysis, or relaxing noise — ToneNoise delivers four clear signal types with a small set of straightforward controls. The interface is built for fast use inside your host app. FEATURES • Sine wave with adjustable frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • White noise — evenly distributed across the full spectrum • Pink noise — more natural character (−3 dB per octave) • Brown noise — deeper, softer sound (−6 dB per octave) • Amplitude control from 0 to 100% • Two AUv3 components: generator (augn) and effect (aufx) • Parameter automation and preset storage in the host • Compact, dark user interface IDEAL FOR • Reference and measurement tones in mobile production • EQ and speaker checks • Noise source for sound design and experimentation • Quick test signals in AUM, GarageBand, and other AUv3 hosts HOW TO USE TONENOISE 1. Launch ToneNoise once on your device (registers the Audio Units). 2. Open it in your host, e.g. AUM: – as a generator: Generator channel → Audio Units → AuIm → ToneNoise – as an effect: Effect slot → Audio Units → AuIm → ToneNoise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MelodyDrop at none against ToneNoise's 3. MelodyDrop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ToneNoise's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MelodyDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
MelodyDrop ships an update every 7 months, ToneNoise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MelodyDrop | ToneNoise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coding Minds, Inc. | Norwin Palme |
In-app purchases
MelodyDrop
No in-app purchases
ToneNoise
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$3.99
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