Comparison

Otosan vs Silent Scan

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

Head to head
About

Otosan

Generate any sound frequency between 20Hz and 20,000Hz for relaxation, meditation, or testing hearing. Includes a simple instrument tuner and bonus tracks.

Highlights
  • Generate sound frequencies 20Hz-20,000Hz
  • Test hearing range with slider
  • Built-in simple instrument tuner
  • Supports popular relaxation frequencies (432Hz, 528Hz)
  • Includes bonus audio tracks
Features
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Enter any value from 20Hz to 20,000Hz to play your favorite frequency, or use the slider to test your hearing range. Frequencies like 432Hz and 528Hz are popular for relaxation, meditation, yoga, studying, and sleep. The built-in tuner also works great for tuning instruments. Simple design with a retro feel. Includes 3 bonus tracks: RetroTone_A440.0Hz / RetroTone_A432.0Hz / RTSHealing_A432.0Hz.

About

Silent Scan

Features
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Silent Scanは、0〜50Hzの低周波域に特化した振動測定・記録アプリです。 スマートフォン内蔵の加速度センサーを使用し、床や構造物を通じた低周波振動をリアルタイムで検出・可視化します。 【主な機能】 ・0〜50Hzのリアルタイム低周波振動測定 ・低周波域の周波数スペクトル表示 ・測定履歴の保存と管理 ・GPS位置情報と連携した測定記録(Premium) 低周波振動は人が感じにくいにもかかわらず、体調不良や睡眠障害の原因となることがあります。Silent Scanは日常では気づきにくい低周波域の振動を可視化し、生活環境の状況把握にお役立てください。 静かな場所探しや、振動環境の確認にご活用ください。 【利用規約】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Silent Scan is a vibration measurement and recording app specialized for the low-frequency range of 0–50 Hz. Using your smartphone's built-in accelerometer, it detects and visualizes low-frequency vibrations transmitted through floors and structures in real time. [Key Features] • Real-time low-frequency vibration measurement (0–50 Hz) • Frequency spectrum display for the low-frequency range • Save and manage measurement history [Key Features] • Real-time low-frequency vibration measurement (0–50 Hz) • Frequency spectrum display for the low-frequency range • Save and manage measurement history • Measurement records linked with GPS location data (Premium) Although low-frequency vibrations are hard for people to perceive, they can sometimes cause physical discomfort or sleep problems. Silent Scan visualizes low-frequency vibrations that are difficult to notice in daily life, helping you understand the condition of your living environment. Use it to find quieter places or to check the vibration environment around you. [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Otosan3 screens
Silent Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Otosan at none against Silent Scan's 1. Otosan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Silent Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Silent Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Otosan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otosan ships an update weekly, Silent Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Otosan versus Silent Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtosanSilent Scan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROSHI SHINKAWAYasuhiro Kodama

In-app purchases

None

Otosan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Silent Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Otosan free?
Otosan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silent Scan free?
Silent Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Otosan or Silent Scan have ads?
Silent Scan shows ads; Otosan does not.
Which is updated more often, Otosan or Silent Scan?
Otosan ships an update weekly, and Silent Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Otosan was updated on November 5, 2026 and Silent Scan on October 31, 2026.

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