Comparison

M vs Faceman 2

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

Head to head
About

M

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Automated music composition
  • Customizable duration, tempo, and style
  • Like/Dislike feedback for refinement
  • Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats
  • Track Editor for rewriting sections
  • Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)
Features
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For best results, please use headphones/speakers and stable broadband connection. M-Gen is a unique app that automatically composes musical content for: - Content creators - Music producers - Games creators - Students of music - Music lovers Simply tap the red button and send the generated music to your Email account or Google Drive in the following formats: - MP3 - for listening or mixing - MIDI - for using with DAW software - PDF - for reading and playing sheet music Please use earphones/speakers for best results. Also, this app has NO ADS! ==========FREE FUNCTIONALITY========== - endless source of musical compositions and ideas - keep tapping the red button until you hear something you like - use the Setup Wizard to adjust duration, tempo and style of song - use Track Editor to have tracks re-written until you love the song - select melody/harmony/bassline/percusion/effects tracks to be generated separately or together as a song - use Like/Dislike buttons whilst listening to rewrite sections of a song - select the number of instrumental layers in each track (4 max, 8 for percussion) - select key/tempo/soundset/style - select structure of song using chorus/verse/middle-eight sections - name and then store up to 5 generated songs on your device for later listening ==========IN-APP PURCHASES========== - Downloads Pack (one-off payment) - send MP3, MIDI and PDF (sheet music) files of the generated music to your Email account or Google Drive. - Library Expansion (one-off payment) - increase the number of slots in your device's M-Gen library so you can store more songs for later listening - 'License Pack' (subscription) - License to use M-Gen music in your own work and distribute it on a commercial basis M-Gen ("Music Generator") creates random yet tonally and rhythmically integrated songs based on a number of settings you can play with in the Setup section together with user feedback on previous songs. You can use the Setup Wizard in the Play tab to quickly and easily configure duration, speed and style of the song. During playback, you can tap like/dislike buttons. Disliked sections can be rewritten by M-gen, keeping the rest of the song intact. Liked sections will provide M-Gen with clues as to how you like your songs to sound that will be used when composing future songs or song parts. The algorithms used by M-Gen are always evolving and improving to include more possible musical structures and methods of composition. The app has no advertising and there's no need to set up an account. Simple! ==========MIDI TRACKS========== In your DAW, the following generated tracks use these MIDI track numbers: Percussion - 10 Bassline - 11 Harmony - 12 Melody - 13 Effects - 14 Enjoy!!!

About

Faceman 2

This app emulates a vintage guitar amplifier, offering distinct clean and cranked rock sounds. It features two channels, one optimized for bass and another for both bass and guitar, along with a recording chain emulation and noise gate.

Highlights
  • Vintage amplifier emulation
  • Two independent channels
  • Bass instrument channel
  • Normal channel for bass/guitar
  • Recording chain emulation
  • Custom noise gate circuit
Features
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Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier is based on a vintage Fender Bassman* "blackface" year 1967 with rare 1x15 cabinet loaded with JBL* D130F speaker. Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier is raw, in-your-face rock sound when cranked, or easily coaxed into a deep, full, and distinct clean sound when dialed back. Two separate channels with its own sound: - BASS INSTRUMENT channel suitable for bass - NORMAL channel suitable for both bass and guitar The Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Fender Bassman is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corporation. Faceman was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Fender Musical Instrument Corporation has not endorsed nor sponsored the Faceman in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

Screenshots

M4 screens
Faceman 22 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faceman 2 at 100% against M's 0%. Faceman 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). M's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months). On ratings volume 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

M is free to download; Faceman 2 costs $9.99 up front. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Faceman 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faceman 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 100% of Faceman 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 3 weeks, Faceman 2 every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
M versus Faceman 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMFaceman 2
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 28 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick Carter-BondNembrini Audio

Customer experience

M

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Faceman 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

M

Subscriptions2
  • Commercial Use License$3.491 Month
  • Sharing Pack$4.491 Month
One-time3
  • Library Expansion (+50 slots)$2.99
  • Library Expansion (+100 slots)$4.99
  • Downloads Pack$6.99
None

Faceman 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faceman 2 free?
Faceman 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M or Faceman 2?
Faceman 2 is rated higher. M averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Faceman 2 averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Which is updated more often, M or Faceman 2?
M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Faceman 2 every 28 months. Most recently, M was updated on November 3, 2026 and Faceman 2 on November 7, 2026.

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