Comparison

ARPJAM vs ToneNoise

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

Head to head
About

ARPJAM

This app generates evolving ambient music using two independent arpeggio engines. It features a generative drum machine, sound design tools, and external instrument synchronization. Save and recall your favorite musical setups.

Highlights
  • Dual arpeggio engines
  • Generative drum machine
  • Sound design controls
  • External instrument sync (Ableton Link, MIDI Clock)
  • Save and recall presets
  • Built-in timer
Features
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ARPJAM is an arpeggio synthesizer that generates ever-evolving ambient music. Layer two independent arpeggio engines, each with its own waveform, scale, and pattern, and let the app weave an endless soundscape that shifts and breathes on its own. ■ Two Arpeggio Engines ARP A and ARP B run simultaneously, each with its own mode, scale, range, waveform, filter, and envelope. Five pattern modes: Random & Chord, Repeat, Random Single, Skank, and Drone. ■ Generative Drums A probability-based drum machine. Tune the firing density, double-hit chance, and open/closed hi-hat ratio for kick, snare, and hihat to create rhythms that evolve naturally alongside the arpeggio. ■ Sound Design Four waveforms — sine, triangle, sawtooth, square. Adjust the low-pass filter, attack, and overdrive per engine. Add depth with ping-pong delay and reverb. ■ Sync with External Instruments [NEW in v1.4] Ableton Link support — wirelessly sync tempo and bar phase with Ableton Move, Live, Koala, and other Link-enabled instruments on the same Wi-Fi network. USB-C MIDI Clock reception is also supported. Sample-accurate timing alignment, with a fine-tune Offset slider for each setup. ■ Redesigned Settings Panel [v1.4] Settings are now organized into five colored sections — Oscillator, Filter, Envelope, Algorithm, and Effects. Each section collapses individually or in bulk, and the state persists between launches. Jump directly to any section via the side rail (iPad) or sticky bar (iPhone). Clear square ON/OFF switches and vivid theme colors — orange for ARP A, lime for ARP B, cyan for Drums — make the whole panel far easier to navigate. ■ Save & Recall Four start presets (Default + SAVE 1/2/3) let you recall your favorite setups with a single tap from the start screen. Presets can be exported and imported as .arpjam files to share with other ARPJAM users. ■ Built-in Timer Choose countdown or infinite mode. The timer fades out with a gentle resolving chord — perfect as a sleep timer or as a companion to meditation. • 8 scales including pentatonic modes • 12 keys (Just Intonation / Equal Temperament switchable) • Groove control for swing feel • BPM 30–200 • English / Japanese language support • Ableton Link / MIDI Clock sync

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

ARPJAM4 screens
ToneNoise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARPJAM at 5.0 against ToneNoise's 2.5. ARPJAM also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. ARPJAM 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARPJAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARPJAM ships an update daily, ToneNoise every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARPJAM versus ToneNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARPJAMToneNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi TsunodaNorwin Palme

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ARPJAM

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

ToneNoise

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

Questions

Is ARPJAM free?
ARPJAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToneNoise free?
ToneNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARPJAM or ToneNoise?
ARPJAM is rated higher. ARPJAM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ToneNoise averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ARPJAM or ToneNoise have ads?
Neither ARPJAM nor ToneNoise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARPJAM or ToneNoise?
ARPJAM ships an update daily, and ToneNoise every 9 days. Most recently, ARPJAM was updated on October 31, 2026 and ToneNoise on October 31, 2026.

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