iMSO vs Moku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMSO
Transform your mobile device into a powerful mixed-signal oscilloscope. Analyze analog and digital signals with intuitive controls and advanced measurement features. A demo mode is available for free, with hardware required for full functionality.
- Mixed-signal oscilloscope
- Analog and digital signal analysis
- Simulated wave display
- Cursors with measurements
- Direct signal measurements
- Analog and digital triggering
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Oscilloscope your phone, touch or tablet! iMSO allows you to analyze 2 analog and up to 4 digital signals using the iMSO-204 mixed signal oscilloscope hardware. Although demo mode is available for free with this download, hardware must be purchased to fully enable the product. - It's the first mixed signal oscilloscope available in the app store (50MSPS / 5MHz) - Easiest, most intuitive scope you’ll ever use - Preferred scope for the next generation of inventors Software demo mode includes: - Simulated wave display (sine, square, sawtooth, and triangular) - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - Analog triggering - Run / Stop / Single mode Hardware mode includes: - Analog triggering - Digital triggering - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - 1x or 10x probe setting - Run / STOP / Single mode Hardware works with the following devices: - iPad mini 3 - iPad mini 2 - iPad mini - iPad Air 2 - iPad Air - iPad 4 - iPad 3 - iPad 2 - iPad - iPhone 6 Plus - iPhone 6 - iPhone 5C - iPhone 5S - iPhone 5 - iPhone 4S - iPhone 4 - iPhone 3GS - iPod touch [3rd (32GB only), 4th and 5th generation)
Moku
This platform provides professional-grade scientific and engineering instruments on an iPad. It offers 16 versatile tools, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, with advanced customization options. Seamlessly control experiments, stream data, and share findings wirelessly.
- 16 professional-grade instruments
- Customizable test setups
- Wireless iPad control
- Real-time data streaming
- Cloud and email data sharing
- Demo mode with simulated signals
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Moku is a revolutionary all-in-one test and measurement platform for professional scientists and engineers, with 16 professional-grade instruments: • Oscilloscope • Spectrum Analyzer • Gigabit Streamer • Waveform Generator • Phasemeter • Data Logger • Lock-in Amplifier • PID Controller • FIR Filter Builder • Frequency Response Analyzer • Arbitrary Waveform Generator • Digital Filter Box • Laser Lock Box • Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator • Time & Frequency Analyzer • Neural Network plus the ability to create your own customized test setup with Multi-Instrument Mode and GenInst Studio or Moku Compile. With high-speed analog inputs and outputs combined with reconfigurable FPGA hardware, the digital signal-processing capabilities are virtually limitless. The Moku app for iPad communicates wirelessly with your device and is mission control for all of your Moku instruments. Each instrument features an intuitive multi-touch user interface, thoughtfully designed and meticulously optimized for iPad. Stream data and control your experiment in real time as you move around the lab. Connect to Dropbox, iCloud or email to instantly save your data and share your breakthroughs with colleagues or friends. Try out the app in demo mode to interact with simulated signals and experience the innovative iPad interface. For more information visit www.liquidinstruments.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Moku at 5.0 against iMSO's 3.2. Moku also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). iMSO's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Moku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of iMSO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iMSO ships an update every 3 months, Moku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMSO | Moku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscium LLC | Liquid Instruments |
Customer experience
iMSO
Moku
In-app purchases
iMSO
No in-app purchases
Moku
No in-app purchases
