Comparison

TinyTone vs BoardForge

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

BoardForge

This app provides a versatile AUv3 plugin with ten professional-grade effects, including amp modelers and pitch correction. It offers a streamlined experience for musicians, eliminating complex routing and working seamlessly with popular DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Ten professional-grade effects
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Neural Amp Modeler (NAM)
  • Vocal pitch correction
  • MIDI mapping
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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BoardForge puts an entire pedalboard inside a single AUv3 plugin — twelve professional-grade pedals, one instance, zero routing headaches. BoardForge-exclusive: - Infinite Looper: Record, layer, undo, and clear endless loops with a dedicated looper pedal available exclusively inside BoardForge. - Boost: Clean, transparent gain to push your amp or the next pedal in the chain. - Overdrive: Warm, amp-like drive for classic crunch to searing lead tones. - Chorus: Lush, shimmering modulation for thick, wide guitar and bass tones. - Delay: Tempo-syncable echo, from subtle slap-back to ambient trails. - Reverb: Studio-quality space, from tight room to vast hall. - IOWah: Touch-sensitive auto-wah and envelope filter with vintage pedal vibes. - Equalizer: Precise tone-shaping to carve out your mix. - Noise Gate: Clean up hiss and hum without choking your playing. - NAM Pedal: Tone3000-powered Neural Amp Modeler for downloadable amp/pedal captures. - NAM Studio: Full Neural Amp Modeler engine with cab IR support. - VocalInKey: Voice pitch correction. AUv3 Compatibility: Works seamlessly in GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Studio Camera, and any AUv3 host. Universal App: One purchase for iPhone and iPad. MIDI Mapping: Map any parameter to your MIDI controller.

Screenshots

TinyTone3 screens
BoardForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TinyTone at Free against BoardForge's $6.99. On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

TinyTone is free to download; BoardForge costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TinyTone against 5.0 for BoardForge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TinyTone versus BoardForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyToneBoardForge
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEISUKE TONERafael Guilherme Bertholdo

Customer experience

TinyTone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BoardForge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TinyTone

No in-app purchases

None

BoardForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyTone free?
TinyTone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardForge free?
BoardForge costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TinyTone or BoardForge?
TinyTone and BoardForge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TinyTone or BoardForge have ads?
Neither TinyTone nor BoardForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyTone or BoardForge?
TinyTone ships an update weekly, and BoardForge weekly. Most recently, TinyTone was updated on October 10, 2026 and BoardForge on October 24, 2026.

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