Gecko Comp vs ToneNoise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gecko Comp
This music app offers a simplified audio compression experience with a single control knob. It provides instant visual feedback and is designed to always produce musical results, eliminating complex settings and menu navigation. It functions as an AUv3 effect for popular music production hosts on iOS and macOS.
- One-knob compression control
- Instant visual feedback
- Musical compression settings
- AUv3 effect plugin
- iOS and macOS compatible
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Turn one knob. Gecko Comp takes care of the rest — musical compression with instant visual feedback, everywhere you make music. One knob controls everything — threshold, ratio, attack, release. All tuned together to always sound musical. No wrong settings, no menu diving. Load Gecko Comp as an AUv3 effect in GarageBand, AUM, and any compatible host on iOS and macOS. Drop it on a track and you're done.
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 price: ToneNoise at Free against Gecko Comp's $1.99. Gecko Comp's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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
ToneNoise is free to download; Gecko Comp costs $1.99 up front. ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Gecko Comp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gecko Comp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Gecko Comp ships an update every 2 weeks, ToneNoise every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Gecko Comp | ToneNoise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dave Govert Menkehorst | Norwin Palme |
In-app purchases
Gecko Comp
No in-app purchases
ToneNoise
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$3.99









