Best Test Tones Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

17 free apps

Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good test tones apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Test Tones Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz	Free	4.7★ (2.6K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
2	Subwoofer Frequency Test	Free	4.0★ (10)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Audio Function Generator	Free	4.7★ (2.2K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
4	TestTone	$1.99	—	No	No	Jul 2026
5	Audiogram Tone Test	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	Crisp: Speaker Test & Tone	Free	—	No	Yes	Jul 2026
7	ClearPulse: Wave Guard	Free	3.7★ (3)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	ToneDeck: Learn Chinese Tones	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Test Tones

#1

Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz by TMSOFT

Generate Audio Frequency Waves

Editor's Choice

🎵 Music

4.7😊(2.6K ratings)

FreeAds

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Create pure sine wave audio tones across a wide frequency range. This tool is ideal for tuning instruments, conducting hearing tests, performing science experiments, and testing audio equipment. Easily adjust frequencies and volume, with support for AirPlay devices.

What We Love

👍 Simple and straightforward
🚀 Works as expected
💡 Useful for testing and tuning
💡 Helps identify hearing range

Room to Improve

🐛 Ads can interfere with usage
🔧 Difficulty fine-tuning frequency
🔧 No amplitude/volume display
🔧 Limited functionality

#2

Subwoofer Frequency Test by Leafgreen

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.0(10 ratings)

Free

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Test the low-frequency capabilities of your speakers with precise sound frequencies. Pinpoint the lowest bass your audio system can produce, from 15Hz to 100Hz, to ensure you're not missing out on deep sounds in your music.

#3

Audio Function Generator by Thomas Gruber

Frequency and Signal Generator

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

4.7😐(2.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Great app
🎶 Helps with Tinnitus
💯 Best app I've paid for
🔍 Highly recommended
🎨 Attention to detail
🔧 Useful for testing and calibrating
🚀 Excellent functionality
🤖 Intuitive interface
🎛️ Comprehensive features

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes
💰 Deceptive/Money hungry
🔒 Basic features paywalled
🔒 Limited without paying
🔒 Removed functionality to push paid version
🔒 Frequencies locked behind paywall
🔋 High battery consumption

More Test Tones apps to explore

Test Signal Audio Generator

Audiogram Tone Test

Audiogram Tone Test

Audiogram Tone Test

Hearing Tone Test

💪 Health & Fitness

Crisp: Speaker Test & Tone

Crisp: Speaker Test & Tone

Crisp: Speaker Test & Tone

Water Eject & Speaker Clean

ClearPulse: Wave Guard

ClearPulse: Wave Guard

ClearPulse: Wave Guard

Dust & Water Removal

This app offers audio-based tools to help maintain your device's speakers. It provides sound frequencies to assist with dust and moisture removal and allows you to test speaker performance, including stereo output and channel balance.

Speaker cleaning with sound frequenciesSpeaker performance testingLeft and right channel verification

free with in-app purchases

ToneDeck: Learn Chinese Tones

ToneDeck: Learn Chinese Tones

ToneDeck: Learn Chinese Tones

Pinyin, HSK Test & Mandarin

Hearly: AirPods Hearing Test

Hearly: AirPods Hearing Test

Hearly: AirPods Hearing Test

Audiogram & Ear Check

💪 Health & Fitness

Tone Deaf Test: Check for pitch deafness

Tone Deaf Test: Check for pitch deafness

Tone Deaf Test: Check for pitch deafness

by Easy Ear Training

Determine if you are tone deaf with a quick, interactive quiz. This app provides detailed information about pitch deafness and offers guidance for improving your singing in tune. Discover your musical potential and share your results.

3-minute interactive quizDetermines tone deafnessInformation on pitch deafness

🎬 Entertainment

hi-blind : Blind Listening Test with High Resolution Audio

hi-blind : Blind Listening Test with High Resolution Audio

hi-blind : Blind Listening Test with High Resolution Audio

by YU HASHIZUME

High Frequency Tones

High Frequency Tones

High Frequency Tones

Generate any frequency

Generate sound waves across a wide frequency range to test hearing limits. Explore potential uses like deterring pests or competing with friends to see who can hear higher pitches. An optional premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks additional waveform options.

Generate sound waves up to 20,000 HzTest human hearing limitsDog whistle functionality

free with in-app purchases

Speaker Cleaner & Care - Dryzo

Speaker Cleaner & Care - Dryzo

Speaker Cleaner & Care - Dryzo

Reduce Moisture & Sound Test

Clear Wave - Water Eject App

Clear Wave - Water Eject App

Clear Wave - Water Eject App

Speaker Cleaner & Remover

This app generates sound waves to eject water from phone speakers, test audio equipment, and measure environmental noise. It offers dynamic sound control and various waveform options for versatile audio tasks.

Water ejection mode for speaker cleaningTone generator for acoustic testingNoise meter for environmental sound measurement

Audio test signal generator

Frequency: Sound Generator

Frequency: Sound Generator

Frequency: Sound Generator

by Lucija Jaksic

Generate various sound waves, including sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle, with adjustable frequencies from 1Hz to 22000Hz. Visually observe animated sound waves and control volume. Useful for testing hearing, speakers, instruments, and even cleaning water from speakers.

Generate sine, square, sawtooth, triangle wavesAdjustable frequency (1Hz-22000Hz)Animated sound wave visualization

free with in-app purchases

Tone Generate Pro

Tone Generate Pro

Tone Generate Pro

Audio Tone Generator

Audio Tone Generator Plus

Audio Tone Generator Plus

Audio Tone Generator Plus

Rangely: Vocal Range Test

Rangely: Vocal Range Test

Rangely: Vocal Range Test

Find Your Voice Type

FAQ about Test Tones

What are the best test tones apps for iPhone?

Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz tops our test tones apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free test tones apps for iPhone?

Yes — 17 of the top test tones apps we rank are free to download, including Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz and Subwoofer Frequency Test.

Does Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz have ads or in-app purchases?

Tone Generator: Audio Sound Hz shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many test tones apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ test tones apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the Tone Generator app do?

This app generates pure sine wave audio tones at frequencies ranging from 20Hz to 22,000Hz. It's designed for various applications like tuning instruments, conducting hearing tests, performing science experiments, and testing audio equipment.

What are the main uses for this tone generator?

Key uses include performing hearing tests to determine the lowest and highest frequencies you can hear, tuning musical instruments like guitars to specific frequencies (e.g., 440 Hz for Low E), conducting science experiments such as finding the resonant frequency of a wine glass, and testing audio systems like subwoofers.

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