BTS for GX vs Play2Glow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BTS for GX
This app allows you to connect your BOSS GX-100 guitar effects processor to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. You can download new tones, edit existing ones, and share your creations with a global community of musicians.
- Bluetooth connectivity with GX-100
- Download additional tones (Livesets)
- Tone editing functionality
- Tone librarian
- Access to BOSS TONE EXCHANGE
- Share and download user Livesets
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BOSS TONE STUDIO dedicated for GX-100. ●Connect the BOSS GX-100 and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth to use this app. * BOSS GX-100 (later than ver.1.10) and BluetoothR Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT-DUAL) are necessary to use this app. * Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection window displayed after the app is launched. ●BOSS TONE STUDIO incorporates convenient functions; ‘Download Function of Additional Tones (Livesets)’, ‘Tone Edit Function’, and ‘Tone Librarian Function’. ●This app provides an integrated access to the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE. Support share your original Livesets and download users Livesets around the world. * An active internet connection is required to access the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE.
Play2Glow
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Play2Glow is a guitar practice app from ToneBEYOND. It supports everyday practice with a tuner, practice recording, and stage-style rehearsal for getting used to playing in front of listeners. What you can do: - Support guitar tuning - Record practice takes - Practice with a warm virtual audience - Try AR-style stage presence when available PITCH appears as a visual practice companion, but Play2Glow does not score, rank, or grade your performance. Use it as a small, supportive practice space for preparing your sound and building confidence before playing for others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Play2Glow at every 3 days against BTS for GX's every 5 weeks. BTS for GX's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BTS for GX ships an update every 5 weeks, Play2Glow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BTS for GX | Play2Glow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Tomonori Kowatari |
In-app purchases
BTS for GX
No in-app purchases
Play2Glow
No in-app purchases









