Raw Byte Audio Machine vs ToneNoise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raw Byte Audio Machine
This app generates complex musical patterns using a single sawtooth wave and a powerful expression engine. It supports binary and bitwise operations to create rhythms, harmonies, and melodies. Operates as a standalone app or an AUv3 instrument plugin.
- Sawtooth wave synthesis
- Expression engine for sound design
- Binary and bitwise operations
- Rhythm, harmony, and melody generation
- Standalone app
- AUv3 instrument plugin
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The Raw Byte Audio Machine allows the user to operate on a constant sawtooth wave that is calculated against the assigned sample rate and bit-depth. With each sample, the counter "t" increments by 1. Your expression is evaluated and the lowest bits become a PCM audio sample. Expressions allow for binary arithmetic like addition, subtraction, division, and modulo; and bitwise operations like AND/OR/NOT and bit shifting. With these combinations of tools, a single expression can yield tremendous musical results in complex rhythms, harmonies, and melodies, all while operating on a single sawtooth wave. Operates as a standalone app or AUv3 instrument plugin.
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 Raw Byte Audio Machine's $0.99. Raw Byte Audio Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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ToneNoise is free to download; Raw Byte Audio Machine costs $0.99 up front. ToneNoise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Raw Byte Audio Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.
Raw Byte Audio Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Raw Byte Audio Machine ships an update every 6 days, ToneNoise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raw Byte Audio Machine | ToneNoise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Callback Audio, LLC | Norwin Palme |
In-app purchases
Raw Byte Audio Machine
No in-app purchases
ToneNoise
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$3.99
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