Comparison

Tone Audio Analysis vs WindSynth 16

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

Head to head
About

Tone Audio Analysis

Explore the soundscape around you with real-time audio analysis, revealing frequencies beyond human hearing. Detect and decode high-frequency tone tags embedded in media, transforming your device into a portable spectrum analyzer. Discover hidden audio signals and visualize sound in interactive maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrum analysis
  • Detects high-frequency tone tags
  • On-device media player with spectral view
  • Location-aware audio exploration
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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ToneListen is an audio analysis app for exploring the sound around you — including the near-ultrasonic, high-frequency tones the human ear can't hear. Point your device at any environment and ToneListen analyzes the live audio in real time. It reveals the frequency content of a space and detects high-frequency "tone tags" embedded in nearby audio, music, and media — turning your phone into a portable spectrum analyzer and tone reader. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Analyze any environment: Visualize live sound on a real-time spectrum view and see exactly which frequencies are present, from low rumble all the way up to near-ultrasonic. - Hear tone tags: Detect and decode high-frequency tone tags emitted by speakers, displays, TVs, and other media — including tones above the range of human hearing. - On-device media player: Play tone-safe sample files and watch their spectral content render live, so you can study how tone tags look and behave in different conditions. - Location-aware exploration: Use interactive maps to explore and reference where audio analysis is taking place. HOW IT WORKS ToneListen runs high-resolution frequency analysis entirely on your device. It listens through the microphone only while analysis is active, identifies tone patterns in the incoming audio, and displays the results instantly. Nothing needs to leave your phone for this to work. PRIVACY ToneListen uses the microphone solely for on-device audio and tone analysis. No voice, speech, or ambient audio is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted. Microphone input is processed in real time and immediately discarded. PRICING ToneListen is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no paid digital content, features, or services unlocked inside the app. Every feature described above is available to all users at no cost, with no account or payment required. ToneListen is ideal for anyone curious about the sounds and signals in their surroundings — from audio enthusiasts and developers to anyone who simply wants to see and hear what is hiding just beyond human hearing.

About

WindSynth 16

Features
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[Turn your smartphone into a next-gen wind instrument] WIND Synth is a synthesizer app that lets you enjoy expressive, wind-like performances with just a touch of your fingertip. [16 Versatile Built-in Sound Sources] Equipped with 16 carefully selected tones, ranging from classic synth leads to organic acoustic instruments.

Screenshots

Tone Audio Analysis4 screens
WindSynth 163 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tone Audio Analysis at none against WindSynth 16's shown. Tone Audio Analysis also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone Audio Analysis ships an update every 3 weeks, WindSynth 16 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tone Audio Analysis versus WindSynth 16: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone Audio AnalysisWindSynth 16
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tone KnowsKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

Tone Audio Analysis

No in-app purchases

None

WindSynth 16

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tone Audio Analysis free?
Tone Audio Analysis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindSynth 16 free?
WindSynth 16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tone Audio Analysis or WindSynth 16 have ads?
WindSynth 16 shows ads; Tone Audio Analysis does not.
Which is updated more often, Tone Audio Analysis or WindSynth 16?
Tone Audio Analysis ships an update every 3 weeks, and WindSynth 16 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tone Audio Analysis was updated on October 17, 2026 and WindSynth 16 on October 5, 2026.

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