Hyper Boost vs ToneNoise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyper Boost
Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Two-band tone control with tilt filters
- Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
- Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
- Real-time curve visualizer
- Morph settings for smooth transitions
- AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/
ToneNoise
Generate precise sine waves and various noise types for audio production, sound design, and technical tasks. Offers adjustable frequency and amplitude with a compact interface for quick use within host apps.
- Sine wave generation (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- White, Pink, and Brown noise types
- Adjustable amplitude control
- Two AUv3 components (generator and effect)
- Parameter automation and preset storage
- Compact, dark user interface
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ToneNoise is a focused Audio Unit v3 plugin for iOS: a precise test and noise generator for production, sound design, and technical work. Whether you need a reference tone, spectrum analysis, or relaxing noise — ToneNoise delivers four clear signal types with a small set of straightforward controls. The interface is built for fast use inside your host app. FEATURES • Sine wave with adjustable frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • White noise — evenly distributed across the full spectrum • Pink noise — more natural character (−3 dB per octave) • Brown noise — deeper, softer sound (−6 dB per octave) • Amplitude control from 0 to 100% • Two AUv3 components: generator (augn) and effect (aufx) • Parameter automation and preset storage in the host • Compact, dark user interface IDEAL FOR • Reference and measurement tones in mobile production • EQ and speaker checks • Noise source for sound design and experimentation • Quick test signals in AUM, GarageBand, and other AUv3 hosts HOW TO USE TONENOISE 1. Launch ToneNoise once on your device (registers the Audio Units). 2. Open it in your host, e.g. AUM: – as a generator: Generator channel → Audio Units → AuIm → ToneNoise – as an effect: Effect slot → Audio Units → AuIm → ToneNoise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Boost at 5.0 against ToneNoise's 1.0. Hyper Boost also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ToneNoise's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hyper Boost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Hyper Boost ships an update every 6 weeks, ToneNoise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyper Boost | ToneNoise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sketch Audio, LLC | Norwin Palme |
In-app purchases
Hyper Boost
- Two-week TrialFree
- Full Unlock$9.99
ToneNoise
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$3.99








