Comparison

TinyTone vs TechnoJam

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

Head to head
About

TinyTone

Create professional synth patches for music production and live performance. Design sounds in real-time with a powerful synthesizer engine, dual oscillators, and extensive modulation options. Export and import patches, and use it as an AUv3 plugin in DAWs.

Highlights
  • Powerful synthesizer engine
  • Dual oscillators with FM synthesis
  • Real-time audition with touch pads
  • External MIDI keyboard support
  • Unlimited user patch storage
  • AUv3 Audio Unit support
  • JSON export/import for patches
Features
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TinyTone is a full-featured synthesizer sound source for iPhone sound design, stage performance, and recording. Using the on-screen controllers and a MIDI keyboard, you can design and monitor professional synth patches in real time. In addition to standalone app use, ToneEditor can also be loaded as an AUv3 Audio Unit into DAWs such as GarageBand and used as a sound source. It also works as a sound editor for its sister app, TinyTone, allowing you to reproduce consistent sounds with the same sound engine. <Features> ・Powerful Synthesizer Engine Equipped with dual oscillators, envelopes, filters, modulation, delay, limiter, and more. Enables complex sound design. Dual Oscillators with FM Synthesis, switch between Mix and Chain modes for rich tonal possibilities. ・Real-Time Audition Play single notes, chords, and transposition using touch pads. Hear sound changes instantly as you adjust sliders. External input via MIDI keyboard is also supported. ・Preset Management Unlimited user patch storage. ・JSON Export / Import Export patches as JSON. Share via Files app or clipboard. ・AUv3 Support Can be embedded as an AU instrument in DAWs like GarageBand. Reproduces consistent sounds with the same synthesis engine. <How to Use> 【Standalone】 1. Select a preset or start creating from a new patch. 2. Play sounds using the test pad at the bottom of the screen; adjust parameters with sliders to confirm real-time sound changes. 3. Save your created patch to a user slot. 【Using with DAWs (GarageBand, etc.)】 1. Add TinyTone (AU) to a track. 2. Select a factory preset or saved patch from the AU preset selection screen. 3. Play the DAW keyboard to output sound. <Important> ・When using simultaneously with camera or audio apps, noise may occur depending on your environment. Please be careful with output volume. ・Listening to loud audio for extended periods can affect your hearing. When using headphones or speakers, always check your surroundings and volume level. ・Some DAWs (e.g. Ableton Live 11) may not detect iOS-app AUv3 plug-ins. Logic Pro, MainStage, and GarageBand are recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flicker-jp.com/privacy

About

TechnoJam

Features
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Your kid taps — and out comes real music. TechnoJam turns your phone or tablet into a musical playground for kids. Every note is locked to the musical scale, so whatever they press always sounds great. No lessons, no wrong notes, no frustration — just the joy of making music from the very first tap. FOUR WORLDS TO EXPLORE • Beat: build grooves on a big, friendly drum machine (kick, snare, hi-hat, clap) • Bass: lay down wobbly basslines that make the room shake • Melody: draw tunes with one finger — they always stay in key • Chords: lush pads and progressions, one tap each MADE FOR LITTLE HANDS • Big colorful pads, instant sound, zero menus to get lost in • Change the mood (happy, mystery, blues, magic and more), the key and the tempo • Hit Surprise! for an instant new idea • Designed for ages 4+ — and genuinely fun for grown-ups too WHY PARENTS CHOOSE TECHNOJAM • No ads. Ever. • No subscription — one single purchase unlocks everything, forever • No data collection, no chats, no social media • Works offline: planes, road trips, waiting rooms Try everything free for 7 days. Then one payment makes it yours forever. Turn screen time into music time.

Screenshots

TinyTone3 screens
TechnoJam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyTone at none against TechnoJam's 1. TechnoJam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. TechnoJam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyTone ships an update weekly, TechnoJam every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TinyTone versus TechnoJam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyToneTechnoJam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEISUKE TONEBluekind

In-app purchases

None

TinyTone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TechnoJam

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is TinyTone free?
TinyTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechnoJam free?
TechnoJam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TinyTone or TechnoJam have ads?
Neither TinyTone nor TechnoJam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyTone or TechnoJam?
TinyTone ships an update weekly, and TechnoJam every 2 days. Most recently, TinyTone was updated on October 31, 2026 and TechnoJam on October 31, 2026.

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