Comparison

ByteBeat vs ToneNoise

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

Head to head
About

ByteBeat

Transform code into captivating audio experiences. This app provides a creative space to write simple formulas and instantly generate unique sounds. Explore audio creation through code, ideal for developers, musicians, or the musically curious.

Highlights
  • Generate audio from code
  • Real-time playback
  • Experiment with sound styles
  • Create unique sounds
  • Export audio files
Features
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Draw a shape. Hear it as music. Or describe a sound and let AI help you write the code. ByteBeat is a creative coding playground where sound comes from code — techno, chiptune, glitches, drones, and unexpected textures. Start with a drawing, explore a ready-made track, or write one line of math and press play. DRAW IT, HEAR IT, EXPLORE THE CODE Draw a line in Sound Canvas and it becomes a loop — left to right is time, up is higher. Add layers for harmony, bass and drums, or tap Make It a Track to build an arrangement around your shape. Pick a mood and experiment. Open the code behind your drawing to explore how it works and make it your own. DESCRIBE YOUR NEXT SOUND Meet the ByteBeat AI assistant. Ask for a rhythmic chiptune, a darker bassline, or a slower groove. Generate a new formula or ask for changes to your current code. The result goes straight into the editor. Review it, press Apply to hear it, and keep experimenting. Undo or revert when you want to go back. START FROM REAL TRACKS Explore built-in presets ranging from classic one-line formulas to layered arrangements in techno, house, trance, synthwave, drum and bass, cinematic, lo-fi electronic, and ambient styles. Every preset opens in the editor, so you can read how it works and rewrite it. A REAL CODE EDITOR Syntax highlighting, line numbers, undo and redo, and a one-tap row for common operators. When something breaks, error messages point to the line and column so you can find your way forward. LEARN AS YOU GO Start with a guided tour, explore a guide to the app’s controls, or open the language reference from the editor. Runnable examples introduce the operators, rhythms, melodies, and synthesis techniques behind your sound. SEE YOUR SOUND Watch an audio-reactive visualizer respond to your music. Switch skins and scenes, or enter full-screen mode to put the visuals first. SAVE, EXPORT AND SHARE Keep your formulas and canvases in a personal library. Sign in to back up and sync your saved code presets. Export WAV audio, create videos sized for TikTok or Instagram, or share a link that opens your formula in ByteBeat. UNDER THE HOOD • Classic and JS-big evaluation modes • Bytebeat, signed bytebeat, and floatbeat output • Six sample rates from 8 kHz to 44.1 kHz • Adjustable audio buffer size • Editable formulas and layered sound experiments Start drawing, coding, and playing offline without an account. AI assistance and cloud sync require sign-in and an internet connection. WAV exports longer than 15 seconds require sign-in. Code, sound, and experimentation — with more ways to find your next idea.

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

ByteBeat4 screens
ToneNoise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ByteBeat at 4.8 against ToneNoise's 1.0. ByteBeat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ByteBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ByteBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByteBeat has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ByteBeat ships an update every 2 weeks, ToneNoise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ByteBeat versus ToneNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByteBeatToneNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli EbrahimiNorwin Palme

In-app purchases

None

ByteBeat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ToneNoise

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

Questions

Is ByteBeat free?
ByteBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneNoise free?
ToneNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ByteBeat or ToneNoise?
ByteBeat is rated higher. ByteBeat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ToneNoise averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ByteBeat or ToneNoise have ads?
Neither ByteBeat nor ToneNoise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ByteBeat or ToneNoise?
ByteBeat ships an update every 2 weeks, and ToneNoise every 9 days. Most recently, ByteBeat was updated on October 19, 2026 and ToneNoise on October 2, 2026.

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