Comparison

MP1 Pro vs Gecko Tuner

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

Head to head
About

MP1 Pro

This app emulates a classic guitar preamplifier, offering versatile tone shaping with virtual tube circuits, a digital delay, and analog modulations. It includes a power amplifier, reverb, noise gate, and compressor for comprehensive sound control.

Highlights
  • Tri-State Voicing selection (Distortion Tube, Clean Tube, Solid State)
  • Four EL34 virtual tubes in power amplifier
  • Digital delay with Lo-Fi and offset controls
  • Analog Chorus or Tremolo modulation
  • Hall reverb algorithm
  • Tight, Low cut, and High cut filters
  • Analog noise gate
  • Studio compressor
Features
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PREAMPLIFIER Nembrini Audio MP1 Pro Guitar Amplifier plugin is based on a ADA MP1* preamplifier. Nembrini Audio MP1 Pro features a Tri-State Voicing selection that allows you to choose between Distortion Tube, Clean Tube, or Solid State virtual circuits. POWER AMPLIFIER Powered by four EL34 virtual tubes with presence, resonance, volume and power switch in class AB push-pull configuration. DIGITAL DELAY FILTER make the delay Lo-Fi and OFFSET create a time offset in left/right delay sections ANALOG MODULATIONS select Chorus or Tremolo modulation AMBIENT REVERB Hall reverb algorithm FILTERS CLEANER TIGHT filter suitable for 7 / 8 strings guitar, Low and High cut filters PRE and POST amplifier ANALOG NOISE GATE tuned for guitar and bass with GATE speed control STUDIO COMPRESSOR keep your dynamics in check, whether just thickening the sound or keeping levels consistent Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect. Legal Disclaimer: MP1 is a registered trademark of ADA Signal Processors, INC. Nembrini Audio MP1 Pro was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. ADA Signal Processors, INC has not endorsed nor sponsored the Nembrini Audio MP1 Pro in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

About

Gecko Tuner

Features
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Gecko Tuner is a professional-grade tuner designed for musicians who demand precision. Whether you’re tuning a guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, or banjo, Gecko Tuner delivers ultra-accurate results across all tunings. From standard to alternate and custom setups, you’re always perfectly in tune. Beyond tuning, Gecko Tuner gives you powerful tools to improve your sound: • Extreme Precision Tuning – Fast, stable, and highly accurate detection • Supports Multiple Instruments – Guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, banjo • All Tunings Supported – Standard, alternate, and custom tunings • Drone Player – Practice and improvise in any key • Spectrum Analyzer – Visualize frequencies, tune by harmonics, and detect feedback • Find & Control Feedback – Ideal for live and studio use • AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gecko Tuner inside your favorite DAWs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, Gecko Tuner gives you the tools to stay perfectly in tune and in control of your sound.

Screenshots

MP1 Pro2 screens
Gecko Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gecko Tuner at $3.99 against MP1 Pro's $19.99. Gecko Tuner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 44 months). MP1 Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On 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

MP1 Pro costs $19.99 and Gecko Tuner $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP1 Pro ships an update every 44 months, Gecko Tuner monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MP1 Pro versus Gecko Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP1 ProGecko Tuner
Price$19.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioDave Govert Menkehorst

In-app purchases

None

MP1 Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Gecko Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP1 Pro free?
MP1 Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gecko Tuner free?
Gecko Tuner costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MP1 Pro or Gecko Tuner have ads?
Neither MP1 Pro nor Gecko Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP1 Pro or Gecko Tuner?
MP1 Pro ships an update every 44 months, and Gecko Tuner monthly. Most recently, MP1 Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gecko Tuner on October 24, 2026.

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