Comparison

MetaGrid Pro vs Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

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

Head to head
About

MetaGrid Pro

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

Highlights
  • Adaptive interface based on active app
  • Deep integration with creative apps
  • Full layout customization
  • Ready-to-use presets for major apps
  • Multi-step macro creation
  • Gesture pads for intuitive control
  • Advanced DAW and MIDI tools
Features
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Experience a touch-native controller that goes beyond hardware and traditional control apps. Switch apps, and MetaGrid Pro instantly adapts to show the right tools. Work faster with deep app integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, advanced DAW/MIDI control, and a growing library of ready-to-use presets. CORE FEATURES: • Adaptive Interface Your layouts update the moment you switch apps, windows, or tools. MetaGrid Pro adapts in real time — changing controls based on the active app, frontmost window, incoming MIDI, keyboard shortcuts, or Apple Scripts. For supported DAWs, it can also switch layouts based on track selection to stay in sync with your workflow. • Deep App Integration Control creative apps on Mac and PC more efficiently. On macOS, access every menu command in tools like Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve — even ones without shortcuts. Run Apple Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro macros directly, with no shortcut assignments required. • Full Customization Design every detail of your workspace. Resize any object, arrange flexible layouts, and style each grid with skins, adjustable chrome, and backgrounds — including curated textures and images. Every object is fully customizable with palettes, colors, layout options, thousands of icons, or your own artwork. • Presets Start fast with ready-to-use presets for major Apple apps, leading DAWs (Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, UAD Luna), audio tools like iZotope RX, design apps like Blender and Figma, and game audio systems like Wwise and FMOD. All presets are editable for Premium users, with optional expert-built multi-grid presets available for advanced workflows. • Master Control Turn repetitive tasks into instant actions with multi-step macros. Combine shortcuts, text insertions, menu commands, MIDI messages, pauses, and more — all from a single tap. • Gesture Pads Control apps with futuristic, highly responsive gesture pads. Multi-finger taps, swipes, and pans offer fast, intuitive navigation and fluid interaction. • Advanced Button Types Use momentary and latching switches, menu-driven buttons, multiple button layouts, and interactive switch groups that adapt to your workflow and provide clear feedback. • Advanced DAW / MIDI Tools Control your DAW with shortcut-free integration. Access extensive command sets in Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Studio One, and Ableton Live. MetaGrid Pro can switch layouts based on track selection or active editors in supported DAWs. Perform and shape sound with the Piano Keyboard, Drum Pads, and XY Pad — all from a touch-native interface. GENEROUS FREE VERSION: • One fully customizable workspace • Functional MIDI fader grid • Preview all presets (macros disabled) GO PREMIUM FOR COMPLETE CONTROL: • Unlimited workspaces, grids, and profiles • Macro triggering everywhere • Fully functional presets for major Apple apps • Popular presets for leading Mac and PC apps • Optional expert-made presets for advanced workflows • Advanced DAW command integration • Import and export profiles, workspaces, grids, and objects FROM US TO YOU: MetaGrid Pro is designed to give you more power, more speed, and more freedom than traditional controller tools. Going Premium helps us push that vision even further. COMMAND YOUR WORKFLOW. ONE TAP AT A TIME. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

Features
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This app works with the Mini Effect Gizmo X audio loop switcher by RJM Music Technology, Inc. Using this app, you can edit presets, access advanced features and back up your settings. The Mini Effect Gizmo X is used to switch analog effects in and out of your signal path under MIDI control. Guitarists, keyboardists and other musicians can use it to integrate effect pedals into their performing or recording rigs and control them from their computer, iPad or MIDI controller. On iPads, iPad Minis and older iPad Air models, you will need Apple's Lightning Camera Connection Cable and a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect to the Mini Effect Gizmo X On iPad Pros and newer iPad Airs, you will need a USB-C to USB-C "charge and sync" cable to connect to the Mini Effect Gizmo X.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor at none against MetaGrid Pro's 10. Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). MetaGrid Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, 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. MetaGrid Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MetaGrid Pro versus Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaGrid ProMini Effect Gizmo X Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.RJM Music Technology, Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MetaGrid Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • Menu Button$3.99
  • Pads$4.99
  • XY Pad$4.99
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  • LP Media Composer Grid$4.99
  • Gesture Pad$14.99
  • MetaGrid Pro Full Version$39.99
  • GridVista$49.99
  • MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access$199.00
None

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaGrid Pro free?
MetaGrid Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor free?
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetaGrid Pro or Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor have ads?
Neither MetaGrid Pro nor Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaGrid Pro or Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor?
MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor every 11 months. Most recently, MetaGrid Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor on November 3, 2026.

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