Comparison

ToneDex vs Audiotest (hearing_app)

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

Head to head
About

ToneDex

Features
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ToneDex can see the pitch stability(Tuner). ToneDex can analyze the sound using 5 key parameters: RMS (Loudness/Power) ZCR (Noise / Breathiness) Spectral Centroid (Brightness / Sharpness) Bandwidth (Timbre Spread) Brightness Index (High-frequency emphasis) ToneDex is designed especially for wind and acoustic instrument players who want to explore differences in setup, technique, or equipment (e.g., mouthpieces, reeds, embouchure). While originally designed for saxophone comparison, it can be used for any monophonic instrument that produces steady tones. If you're trying out new mouthpieces, comparing tone qualities, or simply want a fresh perspective on your sound, ToneDex offers a structured and visual way to reflect on your tone.

About

Audiotest (hearing_app)

Features
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Check how you hear. Take a sound apart. Build a noise you have never heard. The spectrum shows what speech, music, or the quiet around you is made of. Noises stack in layers: a steady bed, a rustle, a hum. That becomes a sound scene of your own. Save it and play it again. Glide a tone from a low hum up to a thin high note and notice where it disappears. The hearing chart is saved too, so you can compare it with last time. This is for you, at home, with headphones. It is not a visit to the doctor: if your hearing worries you, see a professional.

Screenshots

ToneDex4 screens
Audiotest (hearing_app)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ToneDex at 12.0 against Audiotest (hearing_app)'s 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToneDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Audiotest (hearing_app) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ToneDex versus Audiotest (hearing_app): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneDexAudiotest (hearing_app)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjun miyakawaBoris Simkin

In-app purchases

None

ToneDex

No in-app purchases

None

Audiotest (hearing_app)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToneDex free?
ToneDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audiotest (hearing_app) free?
Audiotest (hearing_app) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToneDex or Audiotest (hearing_app) have ads?
Neither ToneDex nor Audiotest (hearing_app) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneDex or Audiotest (hearing_app)?
ToneDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audiotest (hearing_app) every 2 weeks. Most recently, ToneDex was updated on October 10, 2026 and Audiotest (hearing_app) on October 24, 2026.

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