Comparison

TubeSound vs ToneNoise

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

Head to head
About

TubeSound

This app emulates the warm sound of classic vacuum tubes for your audio. It offers 23 modeled tube circuits, from subtle harmonic coloration to amplifier-inspired saturation. Advanced controls allow for deep customization of tube behavior and aging.

Highlights
  • 23 modeled vacuum tube circuits
  • Subtle harmonic coloration
  • Pro Mode for advanced control
  • Tube aging simulation
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Custom preset saving
Features
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TubeSound adds the warm, rich character of classic vacuum tubes to your audio. This is not a typical tube-style distortion effect. Many presets operate below 0.5% THD, producing subtle harmonic coloration rather than heavy saturation. REAL TUBE CIRCUITS 23 carefully modeled tube circuits inspired by legendary hi-fi and guitar amplifier designs from the 1950s to today. Each model recreates key parts of the original design, including triode curves, power supply sag, transformer behavior, and natural analog drift. PRO MODE Take full control over tube circuit behavior with advanced parameters such as plate voltage, grid bias, PSU stiffness, transformer saturation, and more. Includes 5 factory presets inspired by iconic circuits, plus the ability to save and manage your own custom Pro presets. TUBE AGING Three wear stages: New, Worn, and Old. Each stage changes the tube character with increased noise, wider drift, and reduced gain. RADIO & URL Listen to internet radio and direct HTTPS MP3/AAC streams through the same tube processing as your local files. Save favorite stations, assign an Audiophile preset or keep your current Audiophile/Pro sound. Track titles appear when provided by the station. AUv3 PLUGIN Use TubeSound as an Audio Unit effect in GarageBand, AUM, or any AUv3 host. FREE TO TRY All 23 circuits are available in the trial version. During the trial, audio mutes for 3 seconds every 30 seconds. A one-time in-app purchase removes this limitation. No subscription is required. Already purchased? Use Restore Purchases with the same Apple Account. FOR • audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts • music producers and mixing engineers • mastering and subtle harmonic coloration • guitar and instrument processing • adding analog tube character to digital audio Product names are used for reference purposes only and are not affiliated with or endorsed by their respective owners.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

TubeSound4 screens
ToneNoise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ToneNoise at free against TubeSound's free with in-app purchases. On price, update cadence, 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. TubeSound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TubeSound ships an update fortnightly, ToneNoise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TubeSound versus ToneNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTubeSoundToneNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartosz PaprzyckiNorwin Palme

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TubeSound

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$19.99
3 purchases

ToneNoise

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99

Questions

Is TubeSound free?
TubeSound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToneNoise free?
ToneNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TubeSound or ToneNoise have ads?
Neither TubeSound nor ToneNoise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TubeSound or ToneNoise?
TubeSound ships an update fortnightly, and ToneNoise every 9 days. Most recently, TubeSound was updated on October 28, 2026 and ToneNoise on October 24, 2026.

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