Comparison

Tinnitus Tuner vs Tinnitus Sync

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

Head to head
About

Tinnitus Tuner

Features
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Tinnitus Tuner helps you find the exact sound that matches and masks your tinnitus β€” so you can finally fall asleep in peace. HOW IT WORKS Slide the frequency bar to match the pitch of your tinnitus (100 Hz – 12 kHz). Pick a waveform. Adjust volume. Press play. That's it. 4 WAVEFORM TYPES β€’ Sine Wave β€” pure tone for precise frequency matching β€’ White Noise β€” broadband masking across all frequencies β€’ Pink Noise β€” softer, more natural masking weighted toward lower frequencies β€’ Narrowband Noise β€” focused masking centered on your tinnitus frequency DESIGNED FOR SLEEP β€’ Sleep timer with 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute options β€’ Gentle 30-second fade-out so you're not jolted awake β€’ Background playback β€” audio continues when your screen locks β€’ Mixes with other audio apps if needed HEARING PROTECTION BUILT IN β€’ Volume limiter caps output at –6 dB to protect your hearing β€’ Color-coded volume slider (green/yellow/red safety zones) β€’ No sudden loud sounds β€” ever SAVE YOUR SETTINGS β€’ Save up to 3 presets with frequency, volume, and waveform type β€’ Instantly recall your best masking sound at bedtime SIMPLE PRICING β€’ 7 days completely free β€” all features, no limits β€’ One-time purchase of $2.99 to unlock forever β€’ No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection. WHY TINNITUS TUNER? Hospital tinnitus maskers cost hundreds of dollars. White noise apps play generic sounds. Tinnitus Tuner lets you dial in the precise frequency and noise type that works for YOUR tinnitus β€” at a fraction of the cost. Privacy: Tinnitus Tuner collects zero data. Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics.

About

Tinnitus Sync

Features
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Tinnitus Sync is a dedicated self-management tool designed to help you habituate to the sound of your tinnitus using bimodal stimulation. By combining customized audio bursts with perfectly synchronized physical vibrations, Tinnitus Sync aims to help you learn to ignore your tinnitus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Match Your Tinnitus: Use our audio tools to recreate the exact frequency, bandwidth (hiss to tone), volume, and lateralization (left, right, or center) of the sound in your head. If you have multiple tones (polyphonic tinnitus), you can save multiple unique matches. 2. Prepare Your Devices: Put on your headphones and hold your iPhone. If you have an Apple Watch, wear it for an additional point of physical stimulation. 3. Start Training: Begin a session. The app will play brief bursts of your customized tinnitus sound, perfectly synced with physical haptic taps on your devices. The human brain is incredibly good at recognizing patterns. To promote habituation, Tinnitus Sync uses a randomized pacing algorithm. By slightly shifting the timing of every single pulse, your brain cannot predict the rhythm, encouraging active processing of the synchronized audio and physical sensations. FEATURES β€’ Tinnitus matching for pure tones or white noise hiss β€’ Independent pan and volume controls for each match β€’ Millisecond latency calibration for AirPods and wireless headphones β€’ Native Apple Watch app for wrist-based bimodal haptics β€’ Support for polyphonic (multiple) tinnitus tones FREE VS PRO SUPPORTER Tinnitus Sync is completely free to use, allowing you to create and train with up to 3 custom sound matches. Upgrade to a Pro Supporter subscription to unlock unlimited matches and help support independent development. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Tinnitus Sync is a wellness and self-management tool designed to assist with tinnitus habituation. It is not a certified medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information and tools provided by this app are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, such as an ENT or audiologist, regarding your tinnitusβ€”especially if your tinnitus is new, pulsatile, in only one ear, or accompanied by hearing loss or dizziness. Keep headphone volumes at safe, comfortable levels. TERMS OF USE https://kevincureton.neocities.com/tinnitus-sync-terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://kevincureton.neocities.com/tinnitus-sync-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tinnitus Tuner3 screens
Tinnitus Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tinnitus Tuner at 17.6 against Tinnitus Sync's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tinnitus Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnitus Sync sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Tinnitus Tuner versus Tinnitus Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinnitus TunerTinnitus Sync
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Fu Kang Heng Development Co., Ltd.Kevin Cureton

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tinnitus Tuner

One-time1
  • Unlock All$0.99
4 purchases

Tinnitus Sync

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Supporter$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy Me Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$5.99
  • Development Fund$14.99

Questions

Is Tinnitus Tuner free?
Tinnitus Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnitus Sync free?
Tinnitus Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tinnitus Tuner or Tinnitus Sync have ads?
Neither Tinnitus Tuner nor Tinnitus Sync shows ads.

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