Comparison

Audio Function Generator vs PhaseChecker

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

Head to head
About

Audio Function Generator

Generate various audio test tones, including sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth waves. Explore frequency and volume sweeps, noise generation, and custom preset creation. Advanced features like extended frequency ranges and multi-tone playback are available with an upgrade.

Highlights
  • Generate sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth tones
  • Frequency and volume sweep generation
  • Noise generation (white, pink, violet, etc.)
  • Custom preset creation and saving
  • Extended frequency range (PRO feature)
  • Multi-tone playback (PRO feature)
Features
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This is the highly recommended and praised Function Generator App - an amazingly great and powerful tone generator. Enriched with a vast amount of features yet it is extremely intuitive and designed for simplicity. Get to know this great App now! It is very well maintained and has received considerable upgrades over the past years. So, … what can you do with this App? • PLAY TEST TONES Sine, Rectangular, Triangular and Sawtooth. • PLAY FREQUENCY SWEEP TEST TONES in both directions (minimum to maximum frequency and maximum to minimum frequency). • PLAY VOLUME SWEEPS (from minimum to maximum volume). • Try the SWEEP REPEAT / WOBBLE function. • Try the MUSIC TONES PLAYBACK. • Experiment with the huge FINE TUNE SELECTON, PRESETS SELECTION! • Or create your own CUSTOM PRESETS! • And SAVE an endless amount of CONFIGURATIONS (Frequency, Sweep, Noise) for later quick access and direct playback function. • Even play back different kinds of NOISE – White, Pink, Violet, Grey, Brown, Blue is also supported. The Function Generator is AMAZINGLY INTUITIVE and SIMPLE to use! AND THESE ARE THE ADVANCED SETTINGS/FEATURES (upgrade to PRO required): => Extending The Frequency Range (1Hz - 21kHz) => Extending The Sweep Times (0.1s - 600s) => Changing Min/Max Slider Frequency Ranges => Changing Max Sweep Time Slider Range => Changing Signal Amplitude => Enabling Of The Sweep Repeat / Wobble Function => Frequency Slider Setting to Linear or Logarithmic => Left/Right Channel Individual Selection => Permanently Saving Custom Presets => Saving Of Endless Number Of Audio Configurations => Phase Out Setting (custom phase shift of the generated signal) => BPM (Beats per Minute) Feature => Dual Function Generator => MultiTone Generator (playback of up to eight individual tones) => Background Theme Selection (Light/Dark) Check out the tutorial page: www.ee-toolkit.com/audio-function-generator

About

PhaseChecker

This utility app tests your sound system to ensure speakers are correctly wired and in-phase. It offers manual and automatic modes, with advanced waveform analysis for precise setup. Proper phasing is crucial for optimal bass response and stereo imaging.

Highlights
  • Speaker phase and polarity testing
  • Manual and automatic test modes
  • Microphone-based analysis
  • Waveform view for advanced users
  • In-app help and guidance
  • Audio output connection
Features
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The PhaseCheck app will run a test signal through your sound system to ensure your speakers are in-phase and wired with the correct polarity. It can be run either manually or automatically.  Manual mode allows you to run the test signal and flip the phase so you can listen yourself to ensure your sound system is setup correctly.  Automatic mode will run a series of test signals through your sound system and use the microphone on the device to analyse the results. New in version 2.0 is a waveform view mode for advanced use. It allows you to play an asymmetrical waveform (ramp waveform), record the sound from each speaker close up and capture the waveforms to then compare them. Phase is a difficult concept so full help is available in the app to ensure you get the best results. You should check the phase of your sound system whenever the wiring has been changed to ensure everything is the correct polarity. When a sound systems speakers are out of phase the sound quality is affected massively. Bass is reduced significantly and stereo imaging gives the illusion of the sounds pulling outside of the room. To run the check connect your iOS device to your sound system so it can play audio. If possible place the iOS device evenly between the speakers. Phase cancellation will not occur close to the speakers so ensure the device is not too close. Ensure the volume is at a comfortable listening level and if possible ensure there is no background noise to interfere with the scan.

Screenshots

Audio Function Generator4 screens
PhaseChecker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Function Generator at 77% against PhaseChecker's 16%. Audio Function Generator also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.0). PhaseChecker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Audio Function Generator is free to download; PhaseChecker costs $0.99 up front. Audio Function Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhaseChecker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Function Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Function Generator has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Audio Function Generator's written reviews are positive against 16% of PhaseChecker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Function Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, PhaseChecker every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Audio Function Generator versus PhaseChecker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Function GeneratorPhaseChecker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas GruberRick Peacock

Customer experience

Audio Function Generator

All ratings2,191 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.6%

PhaseChecker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.2%

Bugs and requests

Audio Function Generator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Volume slider issues
  • Airplay not working
  • Sound distortion when display is active

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add download/save feature for custom sounds
  • Improve sweep function (continuous mode, better frequency control)
  • Add more multi-frequency rows
  • Implement 432Hz base frequency option
  • Add phase control for noise generators
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  • Improve accessibility (VoiceOver support)

PhaseChecker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Function Generator

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$9.99
None

PhaseChecker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Function Generator free?
Audio Function Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhaseChecker free?
PhaseChecker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Function Generator or PhaseChecker?
Audio Function Generator is rated higher. Audio Function Generator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while PhaseChecker averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Audio Function Generator or PhaseChecker have ads?
Neither Audio Function Generator nor PhaseChecker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Function Generator or PhaseChecker?
Audio Function Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, and PhaseChecker every 43 months. Most recently, Audio Function Generator was updated on September 24, 2026 and PhaseChecker on September 17, 2026.

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