# The Oscillator

> Tone and Noise Generator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id640819682](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id640819682)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id640819682`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kymatica AB
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2018-03-20
- **First published:** 2013-05-02
- **Size:** 3.58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-oscillator/id640819682)
- **Website:** [http://kymatica.com/Software/Oscillator](http://kymatica.com/Software/Oscillator)

## Description

The Oscillator combines dual oscillators and a dedicated noise generator, each with independent lowpass filters and panning for immersive sound. It offers four classic waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square) and precise tuning in Hz or fractional MIDI notes, ideal for testing audio gear or creating old-school drone music.

Designed for mobile and live setups, it supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, allowing real-time audio routing to other compatible apps.

## Rankings

- #170,280 — Overall

## Review summary

The Oscillator is praised for its simplicity and precise, measurement-friendly tone generation: two oscillators plus a noise source, log frequency scaling, dB gain control, stereo panning, and accurate sine output, useful for testing audio gear, psychoacoustics, tinnitus relief, and sleep. Recurring issues include crashes after updates, lack of independent oscillator control, and common feature requests (third oscillator, LFO, keyboard interface, and presets). Users also note UI quirks and limited wireless options. Overall, a powerful free tool with notable gaps that users hope to see addressed in future updates.

### Pros

- Simple, intuitive oscillator that does exactly what it promises.
- Precise controls with log-scale frequency sliders and a dB-scaled amplitude for fine-grained tuning across a wide range (20 Hz to 17 kHz).
- Multiple generators: two oscillators plus a noise generator with stereo panning and detuning for rich tones and testing versatility.
- Accurate sine-wave output with flat response over a broad range, useful for gear testing and measurements.
- Very useful across contexts (sleep/tinnitus relief, psychoacoustic experiments, audio gear testing) and delivered free.

### Cons

- Stability issues after updates: users report crashes or the app not launching on some versions.
- Oscillators are not independently controllable; muting one does not silence it, making mixing additive.
- Missing core features frequently requested by users (third oscillator, LFO/modulation, keyboard interface, filter, and easy preset saving).
- UI/UX quirks and confusing status controls (the on/off button can be misleading).
- Limited wireless output options and compatibility concerns (lack of Bluetooth support and inconsistent WiFi/casting workflows).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id640819682)