Comparison

EFX Mobile vs Muddy

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

Head to head
About

EFX Mobile

Control and manage NUX effect pedals, including the AMP ACADEMY, directly from your iOS device. Connect via USB-C to adjust parameters and engage various functions for your guitar effects.

Highlights
  • OTG remote control
  • Device management
  • Parameter control
  • Function engagement
  • USB-C connectivity
Features
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EFXMobile is an OTG remote control and device management APP for NUX effect pedals, like AMP ACADEMY. Connect to NUX pedals via USB-C with lightning to USB adaptor to access parameter control and engage some functions. Made for iPhone on iOS version >= 10.0

About

Muddy

This app helps ceramic artists meticulously track every stage of their pottery creations. Document clay, glazes, firing temperatures, and more, with reminders and data backup.

Highlights
  • Track 7 production stages
  • Document clay, glazes, and firing temps
  • Manage custom material libraries
  • Set stage reminders
  • Sync and export data
  • Record detailed measurements
Features
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Muddy is the pottery companion app designed for ceramic artists. Track every piece from idea to finished work — documenting clay, glazes, firing temps, photos, and more at each stage. TRACK YOUR ENTIRE PROCESS Follow each piece through 7 production stages: Idea → Formed → Trimmed → Bisqued → Underglazed → Glazed → Finished. Add photos, notes, measurements, and materials at every step. MANAGE YOUR MATERIALS Build your personal library of clay bodies, glazes, and underglazes. Pre-loaded with popular options like Mayco Stroke & Coat colors and common clay types including Porcelain, Stoneware, and Earthenware. RECORD EVERY DETAIL • Clay weight and forming method (wheel, hand-built, slab, coil, and more) • Cone temperatures from △022 to △12 • Glaze and underglaze color applications with percentages • Finished dimensions in metric or imperial units • Location tracking for each stage NEVER MISS A STEP Set reminders for when pieces are ready for their next stage. Get notified when it's time to trim, fire, or glaze. KEEP YOUR DATA SAFE Sync across devices with iCloud. Export your entire collection as a backup file you can import anytime. MUDDY UNLIMITED Get started free with up to 3 pieces. Upgrade to Muddy Unlimited for: • Unlimited ceramic pieces • Custom clay bodies, glazes & underglazes • Custom forms, methods & options • Full export & import backup Terms of Use: https://www.cyrilchandelier.com/muddy/terms Privacy policy: https://www.cyrilchandelier.com/muddy/privacy

Screenshots

EFX Mobile3 screens
Muddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Muddy at 100% against EFX Mobile's 25%. Muddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). EFX Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). 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. Muddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EFX Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Muddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EFX Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Muddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EFX Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Muddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EFX Mobile versus Muddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFX MobileMuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCherub Technology Co. LtdCyril Chandelier

Customer experience

EFX Mobile

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Muddy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EFX Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Muddy

Subscriptions1
  • Muddy Unlimited$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Muddy Unlimited$19.99

Questions

Is EFX Mobile free?
EFX Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muddy free?
Muddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EFX Mobile or Muddy?
Muddy is rated higher. EFX Mobile averages 2.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Muddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EFX Mobile or Muddy have ads?
Neither EFX Mobile nor Muddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EFX Mobile or Muddy?
EFX Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Muddy every 5 days. Most recently, EFX Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and Muddy on October 31, 2026.

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