SoundScope vs ToneAtlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SoundScope
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SoundScope helps you understand the sound around you and build safer listening habits. Use the live meter to measure decibels in real time, then review your sessions to see average and peak levels over time. Tag readings with location to build a personal noise map, and keep your key stats visible with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities. Whether you commute, work in loud spaces, go to concerts, or just want better awareness, SoundScope gives you a clear view of your day-to-day sound exposure. Key Features: - Real-time decibel meter with live waveform - Track average, peak, and session duration - Session history with trend charts - Personal noise map from location-tagged sessions - Apple Watch app for wrist-based measurement - Home Screen widgets and Live Activities - Optional Apple Health integration SoundScope Pro: - Detailed history and charts - Full map experience - Apple Health sync - Apple Watch app access - Widgets and advanced tracking Subscriptions: - SoundScope Pro Monthly - SoundScope Pro Yearly - 7-day free trial available on eligible plans Prices may vary by region. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
ToneAtlas
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ToneAtlas is a precision tone generator built around one idea: you have two ears โ control them independently. PER-EAR CONTROL Play one frequency in your left ear and another in your right. Independent waveform, volume and mute controls, with one-tap swap. Invert or phase-shift the right channel to explore stereo imaging and speaker wiring. FREQUENCY CONTROL Choose frequencies from 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz. Actual synthesis is limited by the output sample rate and hardware; the app displays the current digital limit. Normal output requests 48 kHz. Optional high-resolution output requests up to 192 kHz on compatible equipment. Speaker and headphone response may be lower. BEATS AND SESSIONS Explore binaural beats with Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma presets, plus monaural and isochronic modes. Adaptive sessions change the beat frequency over time. A sleep timer gradually fades playback before stopping. These presets do not guarantee sleep, focus or health benefits. SOUND TOOLKIT - Logarithmic and linear sweeps for speaker and headphone testing - White, pink and brown noise, including different colors per ear - Up to three harmonic layers alongside the main oscillator - Anti-aliased square, saw and triangle waveforms - Stereo WAV export at 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz, with progress and cancellation - Bass haptics for supported devices PRESETS AND SHARING Save complete tone, sweep and noise setups. Favorite or rename your presets, and share them using links or QR codes. Shared presets require confirmation before import and do not start playback automatically. HEARING TOOLS - Informational tinnitus frequency matching - Ear balance comparison with CSV export - Left/right channel check and low-frequency speaker test - Library of reference frequencies AND MORE Siri Shortcuts, background playback, waveform preview and controls for deleting local presets, settings and temporary export files. Files saved in other apps are not deleted. Free for 30 days, then a single lifetime purchase. No subscription. No ads. No data collection. ToneAtlas is not a medical device. Hearing and tinnitus tools are informational and do not provide a diagnosis or replace professional care. Keep volume comfortable; digital gain is not a measurement of sound pressure at your ear. Headphones are required for per-ear and binaural features.
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Verdict
SoundScope and ToneAtlas are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SoundScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ToneAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SoundScope | ToneAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | christopher reed | Ferhat Yigen |
In-app purchases
SoundScope
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
ToneAtlas
- ToneAtlas Lifetime$19.99
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