Comparison

TinyTone vs CLICK(weather drum machine)

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

CLICK(weather drum machine)

Features
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CLICK は天候からリズムを生成するミニマル・ドラムマシンです。 現在地の天気・気温・風速・気圧が BPM とシーケンスを決定し、サイン波クリック、サブベース、レゾナントノイズによる高密度のパルスビートを生成します。デバイスを傾ける・振る・回すことで、スイングやレゾナンス、リバーブをリアルタイムに操作できます。 主な機能 ・天候連動のジェネラティブシーケンサー(LOW / CLICK1 / CLICK2 / PULSE / NOISE の5パート) ・ピュアなサイン波シンセシスとレゾナントフィルターによるハイファイサウンド ・FX パッド:CRUSH / COMB / BEAT REPEAT / REVERB ・モーションセンサー連動(傾き・シェイク・ヨー) ・Ableton Link 対応(拍頭シンク) ・BPM の手動調整 ・マルチトラック録音(アプリ内購入):2mix と全5パートの WAV を同時録音し、ファイルアプリに保存 ヘッドフォンまたは外部スピーカーでの使用を推奨します。

Screenshots

TinyTone3 screens
CLICK(weather drum machine)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyTone at none against CLICK(weather drum machine)'s 1. TinyTone also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). CLICK(weather drum machine)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. CLICK(weather drum machine) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyTone ships an update weekly, CLICK(weather drum machine) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TinyTone versus CLICK(weather drum machine): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyToneCLICK(weather drum machine)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEISUKE TONEHiroya Tanaka

In-app purchases

None

TinyTone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CLICK(weather drum machine)

One-time1
  • REC Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is TinyTone free?
TinyTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLICK(weather drum machine) free?
CLICK(weather drum machine) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TinyTone or CLICK(weather drum machine) have ads?
Neither TinyTone nor CLICK(weather drum machine) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyTone or CLICK(weather drum machine)?
TinyTone ships an update weekly, and CLICK(weather drum machine) every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyTone was updated on September 24, 2026 and CLICK(weather drum machine) on October 10, 2026.

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