Masking Tone
Science-Based Tinnitus Relief
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
MASKING TONE - Tinnitus Residual Inhibition
Get temporary tinnitus relief backed by science.
Masking Tone uses a clinically validated technique called Residual Inhibition (RI) - a well-documented method where brief exposure to a precisely tuned tone temporarily suppresses tinnitus. Up to 90% of tinnitus sufferers can experience RI. Most apps get it wrong. Masking Tone gets it right.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Step 1: Fine-tune the frequency to match your tinnitus pitch — precision matters.
- Step 2: Find your Minimum Masking Level — the lowest volume that covers your tinnitus.
- Step 3: The app sets the level 10 dB above that threshold — exactly where the science shows RI works.
- Step 4: Listen for 60 seconds. When the tone stops, enjoy the silence.
Try AM 10 Hz mode for deeper suppression — research (Neff et al., 2017) shows amplitude-modulated tones outperform steady tones and are better tolerated.
TONE JOURNAL — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Every completed session is logged with frequency, mode, and outcome. The History view (free, last 7 days) shows your recent sessions at a glance.
Tone Journal (£2.99 one-time, no subscription) unlocks:
- Your full session history — every entry you've ever logged
- Frequency-over-time chart — see how your tinnitus shifts across weeks and months
- Steady vs AM mode comparison — find which actually works better for you
- Audiologist PDF export — share a clean clinical report with your specialist
BACKED BY RESEARCH:
The RI protocol is based on 16 peer-reviewed studies published 2008–2024, from leading audiology institutions. The technique has been used in clinical settings for over 40 years.
Note: Masking Tone is not a medical device and does not treat or cure tinnitus. Results vary. Consult your audiologist before use.
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Sessions now keep going when you lock your phone. The tone plays and counts down with the screen off, stops on its own at the end, and shows on your lock screen, where you can stop it.
Safer listening
• If your headphones or AirPods disconnect mid-session, the tone fades out. It will never switch to the phone speaker.
• A call or alarm cleanly ends the session, with no check-in and no wait.
• New installs start at a gentler volume.
Easier tuning
• Sliders only move when you drag them, so a stray tap can't jump the volume or lose your matched pitch.
• Hold + or − to fine-tune faster. It speeds up the longer you hold.
Your sessions
• The main screen now shows your last session at a glance.
• The check-in fits smaller phones and scrolls at large text sizes.
• Tone Journal is easier to find. Full History has clear cards for Trends, Steady vs AM and an audiologist PDF.
• History now gives a preview of your own trends.
Plus VoiceOver and large-text improvements, Reduce Motion support, and a new AM 10 Hz explainer.
The developer, Longspaces Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Longspaces Limited
- Size
- 2.7 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Tone Journal $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Longspaces Limited. All rights reserved.
