Comparison

Frequency Gen vs Tone Generator+ Freq

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

Head to head
About

Frequency Gen

Features
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Frequency Gen generates audio tones from 1 Hz to 22,000 Hz with 4 wave types: sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth. Frequency controls Logarithmic slider Fine tuning +/- in 1 / 10 / 100 Hz steps Quick presets: 40, 100, 440, 1000, 8000, 16000 Hz Favorites: save up to 10 frequency + waveform combos Waveform viewer Real-time waveform (canvas), on/off Settings Volume control with a warning above 80% Light/dark theme Haptic feedback (on/off) 4 languages: EN, ES, CA, DE Silent switch detection Onboarding for new users Built-in FAQ

About

Tone Generator+ Freq

Generate precise audio tones with various waveforms for testing, calibration, and experiments. Offers a wide frequency range and adjustable volume in a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Precise frequency generation
  • Multiple waveform types (sine, square, sawtooth, triangle)
  • Adjustable volume control
  • Full audible range support (20 Hz - 20,000 Hz)
  • Clean and stable audio output
  • Simple user interface
Features
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Tone Generator: Frequency Hz plays audio tones from 1 Hz to 22 kHz — pick a frequency or a preset, press the big Play button under the dial, and hear it. Sine, square, sawtooth and triangle waves, plus white, pink and brown noise. The tone keeps playing when you switch to another app or lock the screen, so a tone or noise can run while you read, work or rest. A sleep timer (15, 30 or 60 minutes) stops it for you. ▶ SET THE FREQUENCY • Step with the frequency arrows, jump by semitone or octave, or tap A4 • Watch the note name and cents readout as you go • Type exact Hz values for the right ear, the mixer and the sweep • The tone you hear matches the frequency shown on screen ▶ WAVEFORMS AND NOISE • Sine for a clean pure tone • Square, sawtooth and triangle for harmonics • White, pink and brown noise ▶ PRESETS — ONE TAP TO HEAR THEM • Tinnitus masking tone, sleep, A4 440 Hz, subwoofer 60 Hz, bass strings E A D G, dog whistle, cat repel • Brainwave beat pack (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma) and solfeggio tones • Save your own presets, including mixer setups • Tapping a preset starts the sound; if a tone is already playing, it switches to the new preset ▶ CHANNELS, BEATS AND SWEEP • Mono, stereo with a separate right-ear frequency, binaural beats and isochronic tones • Dual tone: two frequencies at once • Mixer: layer up to four tones, each with its own waveform and level • Frequency sweep between any two frequencies, once or looping, with the dial following the sweep ▶ MORE TOOLS • Instrument tuner: play a note and see its pitch and cents (uses the microphone) • Water Eject: a 165 Hz tone at full volume to help push water out of the speaker • Speaker and subwoofer checks with steady tones and sweeps ▶ WHO IT IS FOR • Musicians checking tuning against an exact Hz • People testing speakers, headphones and subwoofers • Students exploring sound, frequency and waveforms • Anyone who wants a steady tone or noise in the background ▶ SAFETY Start at a low volume. Loud tones, especially high frequencies, can harm hearing and speakers. Brainwave and solfeggio presets are traditionally used in relaxation and focus routines; they are not a medical or therapeutic treatment. The tinnitus preset is a masking tone, not a treatment. Available in 30 languages.

Screenshots

Frequency Gen4 screens
Tone Generator+ Freq3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tone Generator+ Freq at every 5 days against Frequency Gen's every 3 months. Frequency Gen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Frequency Gen ships an update every 3 months, Tone Generator+ Freq every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Frequency Gen versus Tone Generator+ Freq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency GenTone Generator+ Freq
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNina LobadinaKyu-Hee Jang

In-app purchases

None

Frequency Gen

No in-app purchases

None

Tone Generator+ Freq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frequency Gen free?
Frequency Gen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tone Generator+ Freq free?
Tone Generator+ Freq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frequency Gen or Tone Generator+ Freq have ads?
Both Frequency Gen and Tone Generator+ Freq show ads.
Which is updated more often, Frequency Gen or Tone Generator+ Freq?
Frequency Gen ships an update every 3 months, and Tone Generator+ Freq every 5 days. Most recently, Frequency Gen was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tone Generator+ Freq on October 12, 2026.

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