Features & Capabilities

Back in the day, phreaks had phun on the phone, using colored boxes to get free phone calls. Of course, none of those tricks work anymore.

Phonal Tonal generates a variety of phone tones for nostalgia, fun, and educational purposes. Blue Box, Red Box, Green Box, Special Information Tones, DTMF, and more.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Kelvin Sherlock
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
1.2.5 Last updated: 2025-06-27
Version code:
875895532
Creation date:
2009-12-15
Compatible devices:
Size:
2.69MB
Price:
0.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Kelvin Sherlock
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/phonal-tonal/id344326827
Website:
http://www.phonaltonal.com

User Reviews

Users praise Phonal Tonal for its broad tone library (DTMF, MF, international, miscellaneous), reliability, and ease of use. MF tones and Project MF compatibility are highlighted as standout features, along with nostalgic, educational value from historical tones. The price is considered a bargain given the features. Common requests include adding MF decoding and better frequency documentation. A few reviews note update-related quirks and minor UI issues on some devices, but overall sentiment remains strongly positive.
Pros
  • Extensive and versatile tone library, including DTMF, MF, international tones, and miscellaneous hacker tones.
  • Solid, reliable, and straightforward tool that professionals can rely on for telecom tasks.
  • Strong MF support and Project MF compatibility with accurate MF tone recognition.
  • Nostalgia value with historically accurate material that appeals to phreak culture.
  • Excellent price/value for money given the breadth of features.
Cons
Recent reviews
Love the product - have had this app for many many years. As a telecom technician and later engineer, I can decode/identify DTMF by sound, but I have not mastered MF. Would you consider adding MF decode? I would gladly buy the app over again to get this feature? I want to be able to decode MF streams as well as DTMF using the microphone. Thank you! Gratefully, Livermore Telephone Company See our channel on YouTube!
by Tu*****, 2023-08-27

Wow, this app is GREAT!!! However along with an update came the delay in dialing quickly. Prior to my upgrade I could tap out a 13 digit number in a few seconds, now it takes Much more time. Also on my older iPhone it has now stopped working altogether and I know the update will not be happening on the old phone. Please make a few changes to allow older iPhones to continue using this app without have to also buy a new phone. Thank you!!!
by dr*****, 2023-07-28

I regularly troubleshoot PSTN interfaces for digital PBX systems, and this is exactly what I wanted and more!
by st*****, 2021-05-01
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