Comparison

BTS for KATANA vs Effect nogulico

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

Head to head
About

BTS for KATANA

Connect your BOSS KATANA:GO amplifier to your iOS device to edit tones, manage your sound library, and access a global community of guitarists. Share your own custom sounds and download presets from others worldwide.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Tone editing
  • Tone librarian
  • Session function
  • Access BOSS TONE EXCHANGE
  • Share and download Livesets
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●Connect the BOSS KATANA:GO and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth(R) 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; ‘Tone Edit Function’, ‘Tone Librarian Function’, and ‘Session 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. * To use BOSS TONE EXCHANGE, iOS15 / iPadOS15 or later is required.

About

Effect nogulico

Features
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いつもの音楽に、新しい感動を。 Effect nogulicoは、お気に入りの音楽を自分好みにカスタマイズして楽しめる音楽アプリです。 難しい音響知識は必要ありません。 初心者でも、プリセットを選んだりスライダーを動かすだけで、かんたんに音のバランスや響きを変えられます。 【主な機能】 ・ボーカル、ドラム、ベース、その他の4パートに音源分離 ・各パートの音量、リバーブ、ディレイ、EQを個別調整 ・ライブ、ホール、カラオケ、低音強調、ボーカル重視などの簡単プリセット ・サビなど好きな範囲だけにエフェクトを設定 ・選択した時間の部分をループ再生可能 ・元の音と加工後を同じ再生位置で聴き比べ ・曲ごとの設定を自動保存 ・ボーカルをミュートしてカラオケとして利用可能 「ボーカルをもっと前に出したい」 「低音やドラムをもっと迫力ある音にしたい」 「ライブ会場のような響きで聴きたい」 そんな楽しみ方を、シンプルな操作で始められます。 好きな音をもっと強く。 好きな瞬間をもっと印象的に。 Effect nogulicoで、自分だけの音楽空間を楽しんでください。 ※音源の分離やエフェクト処理は端末内で行います。 ※利用する音源は、ご自身が利用権限を持つものをご使用ください。

Screenshots

BTS for KATANA4 screens
Effect nogulico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BTS for KATANA at none against Effect nogulico's 1. Effect nogulico's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Effect nogulico sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BTS for KATANA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS for KATANA ships an update every 4 months, Effect nogulico every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BTS for KATANA versus Effect nogulico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS for KATANAEffect nogulico
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland Corporationnoguchi hironori

In-app purchases

None

BTS for KATANA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Effect nogulico

One-time1
  • Effect nogulico フル版$5.99

Questions

Is BTS for KATANA free?
BTS for KATANA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Effect nogulico free?
Effect nogulico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BTS for KATANA or Effect nogulico have ads?
Neither BTS for KATANA nor Effect nogulico shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS for KATANA or Effect nogulico?
BTS for KATANA ships an update every 4 months, and Effect nogulico every 8 days. Most recently, BTS for KATANA was updated on November 5, 2026 and Effect nogulico on October 31, 2026.

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