Comparison

Tinnitus Tuner vs Tinnitune

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 • Sine Wave — pure tone for precise frequency matching • White Noise — broadband masking across all frequencies • Pink Noise — softer, more natural masking weighted toward lower frequencies • Narrowband Noise — focused masking centered on your tinnitus frequency DESIGNED FOR SLEEP • Sleep timer with 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute options • Gentle 30-second fade-out so you're not jolted awake • Background playback — audio continues when your screen locks • Mixes with other audio apps if needed HEARING PROTECTION BUILT IN • Volume limiter caps output at –6 dB to protect your hearing • Color-coded volume slider (green/yellow/red safety zones) • No sudden loud sounds — ever SAVE YOUR SETTINGS • Save up to 3 presets with frequency, volume, and waveform type • Instantly recall your best masking sound at bedtime SIMPLE PRICING • 7 days completely free — all features, no limits • One-time purchase of $2.99 to unlock forever • 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 — at a fraction of the cost. Privacy: Tinnitus Tuner collects zero data. Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics.

About

Tinnitune

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Tinnitune helps you understand your tinnitus, build habits that make it less intrusive over time, and find calming sound when you need it — starting with a short, private intake that builds a plan around you. HOW IT WORKS Answer a few quick questions about your tinnitus — how long you've had it, what it sounds like, how it affects your sleep and focus — and Tinnitune suggests where to start. From there: match the exact pitch on the Tune tab, generate a masking sound tuned to it, and layer in guided programs, CBT exercises, and journaling as you go. FREE, ALWAYS • A short intake that builds your personal starting plan • Pitch-matching to find your tinnitus frequency • Custom masking noise (narrowband, white, pink, brown, notched) • One-tap Sleep Mode — calming sound, gentle volume, and a timer that fades out on its own • Save up to 3 presets • Session history UNLOCK PREMIUM FOR • Guided multi-day programs (sleep reset, habituation, focus) with streak tracking • Short CBT-based exercises for tinnitus-related distress • A daily journal to track loudness, distress, sleep, stress, and mood over time • Personalised Relief Engine — compare sounds side by side and let Tinnitune learn which works best for you • Unlimited presets, organized into folders • Rain and ocean ambience layered under your masking sound • Binaural beats with focus, relaxation, and deep-sleep presets • Notched music therapy — play your own music with your tinnitus frequency filtered out • Precision ear calibration, tuned separately for each ear • Quick Relief — one tap to start soothing sound during a flare-up • Insights dashboard: weekly listening time, most-used sound, longest streak • Clinician export — a PDF summary of your sessions to bring to appointments • Back up and restore your data to a file, anytime • Bedtime and streak reminders BUILT FOR PRIVACY There's no account, no backend, and no ad tracking. Your profile, presets, history, and journal entries stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them yourself. Full privacy policy available in-app. WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in English, Spanish, French, Punjabi, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese, with full right-to-left support for Arabic and Urdu. A NOTE ON WHAT THIS APP IS Tinnitune is a self-management tool — it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or cure tinnitus or any hearing condition. During the initial intake, we ask about a few symptoms worth flagging to a doctor. If your tinnitus is new, sudden, one-sided, or accompanied by hearing loss, dizziness, or other symptoms, please see a doctor or audiologist — Tinnitune is here to support that care, not replace it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tinnitus Tuner3 screens
Tinnitune4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tinnitus Tuner and Tinnitune are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Tinnitus Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnitune sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tinnitus Tuner versus Tinnitune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinnitus TunerTinnitune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen Fu Kang Heng Development Co., Ltd.Sikander Shah

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tinnitus Tuner

One-time1
  • Unlock All$0.99
3 purchases

Tinnitune

Subscriptions2
  • Tinnitune Premium$6.991 Month
  • Tinnitune Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tinnitune Premium$79.99

Questions

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

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