Comparison

Frequency Generator vs Papyr

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

Head to head
About

Frequency Generator

Features
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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

About

Papyr

This app offers a private and efficient way to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad. It features smart editing tools to enhance scans and allows export to various formats without requiring an account. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device scanning and processing
  • Smart editing tools
  • Searchable PDF export
  • Multi-page scan support
  • Automatic titles and tags
  • Export as PDF, JPEG, PNG
Features
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Papyr is a fast, private document scanner for iPhone and iPad. Capture pages, clean them up with smart editing tools, and export polished PDFs or images without creating an account. Everything happens on-device: scans, filters, OCR, titles, and tags stay local. Your documents never leave your phone unless you choose to share them. Highlights: - Printer-style scan enhancement for crisp, clean pages - Auto-detect edges with manual crop and rotate - Filters with brightness, contrast, and black point controls - Perspective correction for deskewing pages - Searchable PDFs with on-device OCR - Annotations for marks and signatures - Multi-page scans with reordering - Export as PDF, searchable PDF, JPEG, or PNG - Automatic titles and tags from OCR - Private by design with no account required

Screenshots

Frequency Generator4 screens
Papyr4 screens

Verdict

The call

Frequency Generator and Papyr are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Frequency Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Papyr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, Papyr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Frequency Generator versus Papyr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency GeneratorPapyr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre AtikGagandeep Dolla

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frequency Generator

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

Papyr

One-time3
  • Quick thanks$0.99
  • Coffee Time$1.99
  • Big Support$3.99

Questions

Is Frequency Generator free?
Frequency Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Papyr free?
Papyr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frequency Generator or Papyr have ads?
Neither Frequency Generator nor Papyr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frequency Generator or Papyr?
Frequency Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Papyr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Frequency Generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Papyr on October 4, 2026.

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