Comparison

EHX NYC vs BOSS Effect Loader

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

Head to head

EHX NYC

Free

🎵 Music

★ 2.37 ratingsView app →

BOSS Effect Loader

Free

🎵 Music

★ 3.58 ratingsView app →

About

EHX NYC

Discover the latest effects pedals and watch product demos from a renowned guitar effects pedal creator. Browse a digital catalog and find authorized dealers in your area.

Highlights

Latest effects pedal information
Product demo videos
Digital catalog browsing
Dealer locator
Iconic guitar effects pedal discovery

Features

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Be the first to know everything happening at Electro-Harmonix through the unique digital experience of the EHX app. You're invited to discover the latest in effects pedals and watch product demo videos from the creators of the Big Muff Pi, POG, Memory Man and other iconic guitar effects pedals. In addition to all the great gear that you will find by browsing our digital catalog, you will be able to locate authorized Electro-Harmonix dealers in your area.

About

BOSS Effect Loader

This application allows users to load effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX device. It offers a selection of free effects and the option to purchase additional model passes within the app. An internet connection and Roland Account are required for full functionality.

Highlights

Load effects into PX-1 Plugout FX
16 free effect models included
Purchase additional model passes
Bluetooth or USB connection
Requires Roland Account

Features

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● BOSS EFFECT LOADER is an app for loading effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX. * Need an internet connection and a registered Roland Account are required to use the BOSS EFFECT LOADER. ● The following 16 models are available for free use: OD-1/SP-1/PH-1/SG-/CS-1/TW-1/SD-1/DS-1/CE-2/OC-2/BF-2/PN-2/DD-2/DF-2 ● Additional Model Passes can be purchased within the app. ● Connect the BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth® (*1) or USB cable (*2) to use this app. *1 Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection Window displayed after the app is launched. *2 When connecting to an iPhone/iPad equipped with a USB Lightning port, you will need Apple's genuine “Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.”

Screenshots

EHX NYC4 screens

BOSS Effect Loader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BOSS Effect Loader at 3.5 against EHX NYC's 2.3. BOSS Effect Loader also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 30%). EHX NYC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. BOSS Effect Loader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. EHX NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BOSS Effect Loader holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of EHX NYC's written reviews are positive against 42% of BOSS Effect Loader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EHX NYC ships an update every 5 weeks, BOSS Effect Loader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

EHX NYC versus BOSS Effect Loader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EHX NYC	BOSS Effect Loader
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.3 (7 ratings)	3.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	30.0% of reviews	41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	7	8 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	98 MB	3 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Electro-Harmonix	Roland Corporation

Customer experience

EHX NYC

All ratings7 ratings

Positive28.6%

Neutral14.3%

Negative57.1%

Written reviews10 reviews

Positive30.0%

Neutral10.0%

Negative60.0%

BOSS Effect Loader

All ratings8 ratings

Positive62.5%

Neutral0.0%

Negative37.5%

Written reviews12 reviews

Positive41.7%

Neutral33.3%

Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

EHX NYC

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

BOSS Effect Loader

One-time8

PW-2 Power Driver$9.99
XT-2 Xtortion$9.99
CS-2 Compression Sustainer$9.99

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DM-2 Delay$9.99
DC-2 Dimension C$9.99
OD-2 TURBO OverDrive$9.99
Bundle for PW-2/XT-2/CS-2$19.99
Bundle for OD-2/DC-2/DM-2$19.99

Questions

Is EHX NYC free?

EHX NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is BOSS Effect Loader free?

BOSS Effect Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, EHX NYC or BOSS Effect Loader?

BOSS Effect Loader is rated higher. EHX NYC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BOSS Effect Loader averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

Do EHX NYC or BOSS Effect Loader have ads?

Neither EHX NYC nor BOSS Effect Loader shows ads.

Which is updated more often, EHX NYC or BOSS Effect Loader?

EHX NYC ships an update every 5 weeks, and BOSS Effect Loader every 5 months. Most recently, EHX NYC was updated on October 29, 2026 and BOSS Effect Loader on October 24, 2026.