# Tone Gen Studio vs Disto Disco

The clearest difference is update cadence: Disto Disco at every 2 days against Tone Gen Studio's every 6 weeks. Disto Disco also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Tone Gen Studio's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tone Gen Studio costs $0.99 and Disto Disco $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tone Gen Studio against 5.0 for Disto Disco. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Tone Gen Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, Disto Disco every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone Gen Studio | Disto Disco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-gen-studio/id6758694837/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disto-disco/id6807508525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Manley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864388985) | [Snorkel Audio, Inh. Michael Kaisser](https://appshunter.io/developer/808807889) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone Gen Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-gen-studio/id6758694837)

Generate precise audio frequencies, conduct sweep tests, and analyze sound with a built-in microphone tuner and RTA analyzer. This toolkit is designed for musicians and audio engineers needing accurate tone and measurement tools.

**Highlights:** Pure tone generator with custom frequency, Preset tone pads, Sweep generator, Noise profiles (white, pink, brown), Binaural beats, Mic tuner with real-time display, RTA analyzer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Disto Disco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disto-disco/id6807508525)

This app transforms sound with a wide range of distortion and sound-shaping effects. Explore unique sonic territories, from gentle warmth to brutal textures, with beat-synced modulation and randomizers for creative sonic exploration.

**Highlights:** 28 sound-shaping modes, Beat-synced modulation, Random and Spice controls, AUv3 and standalone operation, Granular and spectral effects, Drive, Math, Time, and Spectral territories

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone Gen Studio free?

Tone Gen Studio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Disto Disco free?

Disto Disco costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tone Gen Studio or Disto Disco?

Tone Gen Studio and Disto Disco are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Tone Gen Studio or Disto Disco have ads?

Neither Tone Gen Studio nor Disto Disco shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone Gen Studio or Disto Disco?

Tone Gen Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Disto Disco every 2 days. Most recently, Tone Gen Studio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Disto Disco on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*