MDX Player vs GaMBi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDX Player
This app plays MDX music files, a format popular with the SHARP X68000 computer series. It supports background playback, remote control, and loop play, allowing you to relive classic computer music.
- MDX file playback
- Background playback
- Remote control support
- Loop playback
- Dropbox access
- Bundled sample sound
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MDX Player for iOS 1980年代後半〜1990年代にかけて、一部で熱狂的な支持を得た "パーソナルワークステーション" SHARP X68000シリーズ。 X68000シリーズ用の高性能な内蔵音源ドライバとして広く普及したMXDRV。 MXDRV用の音楽データMDX。MDXは演奏データを収録した拡張子.mdxのファイル。 再生に必要なPCMデータを収録した拡張子.pdxのファイルを伴うこともあります。 MDX Player for iOSは、そのMDXの再生に対応したプレイヤーです。 MDXはパソコン通信を媒介として、その数60,000とも言われるほど大量に作られ、流通しました。 伝説的なデータが、今なおその作者のハンドル名と共に、インターネット上に残されています。 * バッググラウンドプレイ * リモートコントロール * ループプレイ * Dropboxアクセス サンプルサウンドとして X68030のテーマ (C) moyashi (hitoriblog.com) をバンドルしています！ あの当時を思い出しながら、押入れに眠っているかもしれない5inchフロッピーやMOディスクを掘り出しましょう。
GaMBi
This app allows chiptune enthusiasts to deeply customize classic video game music. It offers extensive playback controls, integration with other music apps, and access to a large library of licensed tracks. Export your creations or share them with the chiptune community.
- Loop and shuffle playback
- Track favorites and playlist creation
- Channel toggle and equalizer
- AudioCopy and Audiobus support
- Sample export to iTunes
- Library sort and search
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GaMBi is an iOS app for chiptune fans, performers, DJs, and remix artists, allowing deep customization of classic video game sound and connection with hundreds of other music-making apps via channel control, AudioCopy, Audiobus, and sample export. GaMBi contains over 60 licensed tracks and two full hours of music from classic and modern composers including: Jeroen Tel, Jon Dunn, C-jeff, Blitz Lunar, Tappy, Hally, and 1H1D!! Key features include: - loop, shuffle, track favorites - library sort and search - playlist creation - channel toggle and built-in equalizer - AudioCopy, Audiobus, export to iTunes Supported formats include, NSF, GBS, SPC, VGM, HES, KSS, AY, SAP, and more. Check out our trailer, manual, and get support at: http://ichigoichie.org/gambi Twitter: http://twitter.com/gambi_app Facebook: http://facebook.com/gambiapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MDX Player at Free against GaMBi's $4.99. MDX Player also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%). GaMBi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
MDX Player is free to download; GaMBi costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDX Player ships an update every 15 months, GaMBi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDX Player | GaMBi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews — better | 67.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.8 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NagisaWorks, K.K. | David Ventura |
Customer experience
MDX Player
GaMBi
In-app purchases
MDX Player
No in-app purchases
GaMBi
No in-app purchases
