Comparison

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor vs Chief As

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

Head to head
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.

About

Chief As

Easily capture 3D floor plans of rooms using your iPhone or iPad's LiDAR scanner. Edit and import these models directly into desktop design software for remodeling projects. Streamline documentation of existing spaces and client collaboration.

Highlights
  • 3D floor plan capture via LiDAR
  • In-app 3D model editing
  • Import to Chief Architect desktop software
  • Client room scanning capability
  • Precise measurement tools
  • Cloud sharing
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Capture 3D floor plans of rooms by scanning or drawing on your iPhone or iPad. Make edits and import them directly into Chief Architect’s desktop software to begin remodeling. The As-Built app helps you quickly document existing room conditions. Even your clients can scan their rooms for you, saving you time. Remodeling has never been easier! The As-Built app uses the built-in LiDAR sensors on your iPhone or iPad to create a 3D model of your space. As you point your device around the room, moving up and down, you see the 3D model take shape. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses pulsed lasers to measure distances and generate 3D models. Once the scan is complete, you can view the result in 3D and further edit it, for example, by entering exact dimensions from the screen or using a connected Bluetooth laser for precise measurements. There are also tools to add text notes and room and wall tools to refine the space. When you’re done, share the model in the cloud and access it with Chief Architect’s desktop design software to begin the remodel process.

Screenshots

Chief As4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chief As at every 2 months against Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor's every 11 months. Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor ships an update every 11 months, Chief As every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor versus Chief As: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Effect Gizmo X EditorChief As
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRJM Music Technology, Inc.Chief Architect

In-app purchases

None

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Chief As

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor free?
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chief As free?
Chief As is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor or Chief As have ads?
Neither Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor nor Chief As shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor or Chief As?
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor ships an update every 11 months, and Chief As every 2 months. Most recently, Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chief As on October 25, 2026.

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