Comparison

GTRS vs NUX Audio

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

Head to head
About

GTRS

Control your GTRS guitar hardware with this app. It offers real-time status updates, quick switching of over 110 effect models, and the ability to load different guitar sample files for varied tones. Features include a virtual footswitch, tuner, metronome, and cloud storage for your files.

Highlights
  • Low latency Bluetooth connectivity
  • 110+ effect models
  • Load custom guitar sample files
  • Virtual footswitch
  • Built-in tuner and metronome
  • Cloud file upload/download
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GTRS iOS APP is a compatible mobile controlling App for GTRS guitars. Main features as below: 1. Low latency Bluetooth can connect with GTRS hardware system, showing GTRS guitar hardware working status in real time. 2. Fast switch over 110 effect models. 3. Load and change guitar sample files to experience different guitar tones from the same guitar. 4. Virtual footswitch can be used to change preset and switch on/off moduals like the physical footswitch does. 5. Easy operation with user-friendly quick guide 6. Included Tuner & Metronome. 7. Block chain orders can be changed easily. 8. Cloud system allows upload/download files.

About

NUX Audio

This app offers a comprehensive suite of high-performance electric sound gear, including amplifiers, multi-effects, and wireless systems. It's designed for musicians and enthusiasts, providing versatile tone options for various settings like stage, studio, and practice.

Highlights
  • Amplifiers
  • Multi-effects processors
  • Integrated processors
  • Wireless systems
  • Modeling technology
  • Versatile tone options
Features
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NUX All-in-One Bundle — a complete range of high-performance electric sound gear including amplifiers, multi-effects, integrated processors, and wireless systems for musicians and enthusiasts. NUX, a professional brand from Cherub Technology since 2006, is known for innovative modeling technology and versatile tone options, ideal for stage, studio, and practice.

Screenshots

GTRS2 screens
NUX Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NUX Audio at 3.0 against GTRS's 2.7. GTRS's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NUX Audio holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTRS has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GTRS ships an update every 5 weeks, NUX Audio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GTRS versus NUX Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGTRSNUX Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermooerCherub Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

GTRS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%

NUX Audio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GTRS

No in-app purchases

None

NUX Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GTRS free?
GTRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NUX Audio free?
NUX Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GTRS or NUX Audio?
NUX Audio is rated higher. GTRS averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NUX Audio averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GTRS or NUX Audio have ads?
Neither GTRS nor NUX Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GTRS or NUX Audio?
GTRS ships an update every 5 weeks, and NUX Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, GTRS was updated on September 17, 2026 and NUX Audio on September 17, 2026.

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