Comparison

Multiple Tone Generator vs MultiTone Generator

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

Head to head
About

Multiple Tone Generator

Generate multiple audio signals with adjustable waveforms, frequencies, and volumes for each channel. Offers presets for guitar and bass tuning, with options to expand channel support.

Highlights
  • Multiple audio channels
  • Adjustable waveforms (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw)
  • Precise frequency control (20Hz - 20000Hz)
  • Individual channel volume and mute
  • Logarithmic frequency sliders
  • Guitar and bass tuning presets
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This app generates the audio signal of multiple channels. Supports 6 audio channels by default, upgradeable to 16 via in-app purchase. [ Wave type ] - There are four types of waveform. (Sine, Triangle, Squire, Saw) - It can switch to the four types of each waveform by the wave type button. - It can be set for each channel. - It can change summarizes the waveforms of all channels with the bottom of the button. [ Volume ] - It can adjust the volume of each channel (Input) and change the mixer (Output) of all channels by the volume slider. - It can be set OFF / ON the volume of each channel by mute button. [ Frequency ] - It can set the value of the frequency in 20Hz - 20000Hz. - It can set the frequency value in the software keyboard by tapping the frequency label. - It can set the frequency value at the corresponding slider to the logarithm. - It can set the frequency value of -1 / + 1 octave from the current value by -1/+1 Octave button. - It can adjust the frequency value slightly from the current value by -/+ button. [ Preset ] - It can set the frequency value of Guitar (E A D G B E), 6-string bass (B E A D G C) for Ch 1 ~ 6. Guitar : Ch 1: E ( 82.4 Hz) Ch 2: A (110.0 Hz) Ch 3: D (146.8 Hz) Ch 4: G (196.0 Hz) Ch 5: B (246.9 Hz) Ch 6: E (329.6 Hz) 6-string bass (+ 1 octave) : Ch 1: B ( 61.7 Hz) Ch 2: E ( 82.4 Hz) Ch 3: A (110.0 Hz) Ch 4: D (146.8 Hz) Ch 5: G (196.0 Hz) Ch 6: C (262.0 Hz)

About

MultiTone Generator

Generate a wide range of audio test tones, including sine, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves. Explore frequency sweeps, noise generation, and customizable settings. Upgrade for advanced features like creating multiple tone combinations and extended frequency ranges.

Highlights
  • Generate sine, rectangular, triangular, and sawtooth waves
  • Play frequency sweep test tones
  • Sweep repeat/wobble function
  • Play white and pink noise
  • Customizable frequency and sweep time ranges
  • Create up to 16 tone combinations (PRO)
Features
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This is the all-new MultiTone Generator! An amazingly flexible and powerful frequency generator! Works with Audiobus and Audiobus Remote! Upgrade to PRO and CREATE up to 16 tone combinations. Play them individually or combined. 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). Use the SWEEP REPEAT / WOBBLE function. Play back white and pink NOISE. Fully CUSTOMIZABLE Frequency Min-Max ranges and Sweep time range. The MultiTone Generator is AMAZINGLY INTUITIVE and SIMPLE! ADVANCED SETTINGS/FEATURES (upgrade to PRO required): => Extending the frequency range (1Hz - 21kHz) => Extending the sweep times (1s - 600s) => Create up to 16 tone combinations => Changing maximum Sweep time slider range => Frequency slider setting to linear or logarithmic => Full support for the sequence playback menu => Full support for the remote play menu => Save/Load all configurations By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Multiple Tone Generator4 screens
MultiTone Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MultiTone Generator at none against Multiple Tone Generator's shown. MultiTone Generator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (355 vs 65). Multiple Tone Generator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Multiple Tone Generator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MultiTone Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multiple Tone Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTone Generator has 355 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Multiple Tone Generator's written reviews are positive against 80% of MultiTone Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiple Tone Generator ships an update every 3 months, MultiTone Generator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multiple Tone Generator versus MultiTone Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiple Tone GeneratorMultiTone Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings) — better4.6 (355 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings65355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Thomas Gruber

Customer experience

Multiple Tone Generator

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

MultiTone Generator

All ratings355 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Multiple Tone Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MultiTone Generator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Left and right speaker switches do not work
  • App drains battery when in background
  • Amplitude difficult to adjust on iPhones
  • High battery consumption after iOS 11 upgrade

Requested features

11 requests
  • Custom frequency names (bold)
  • Reorder frequency list
  • Display saved preset names at top
  • Sweeping duration less than 0.1s
  • Create and save multiple tracks
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  • More frequency rows to add
  • Create and name groupings of frequencies
  • Summation of multiple waves in a single waveform
  • Logarithmic frequency selection
  • Auto-stop tones after X seconds
  • Tones auto-stop on app minimize

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Multiple Tone Generator

One-time2
  • Increase channels from 6 to 16$1.99
  • Always remove banner ads.$4.99
7 purchases

MultiTone Generator

Subscriptions4
  • MultiTone PRO for one month$1.491 Month
  • MultiTone PRO+ for one month$2.991 Month
  • MultiTone PRO for one year$7.991 Year
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  • MultiTone PRO+ for one year$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • MultiTone PRO Lifetime Access$9.99
  • MultiTone PRO+ Lifetime Access$9.99
  • MultiTone PRO+ Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Multiple Tone Generator free?
Multiple Tone Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTone Generator free?
MultiTone Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multiple Tone Generator or MultiTone Generator?
Multiple Tone Generator is rated higher. Multiple Tone Generator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while MultiTone Generator averages 4.6 from 355 ratings.
Do Multiple Tone Generator or MultiTone Generator have ads?
Multiple Tone Generator shows ads; MultiTone Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, Multiple Tone Generator or MultiTone Generator?
Multiple Tone Generator ships an update every 3 months, and MultiTone Generator monthly. Most recently, Multiple Tone Generator was updated on September 23, 2026 and MultiTone Generator on September 29, 2026.

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