Comparison

M vs NUX Monarch

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

Head to head
About

M

This app offers comprehensive control over guitar effects pedals. Users can manage impulse responses (IRs), reverb, delay, modulation, amplifier simulations, and noise gates to shape their sound.

Highlights
  • IR switching for cabinet simulation
  • Extensive reverb effects
  • Customizable delay settings
  • Various modulation effects
  • Amplifier sound simulation
  • Noise gate for clean sound
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专门为效果器的用户打造,我们提供了对效果器的全面控制,包括以下参数: IR:利用我们的应用,您可以轻松切换不同的IR,模拟各种音箱和空间,使您的音乐在任何场景中都表现卓越。 REVERB(混响):探索各种混响效果,从清晰的室内吉他声音到宏大的音响效果,让您的音乐充满深度和氛围。 DELAY(延迟):定制音乐中的延迟效果,创造从微妙的回声到令人着迷的空间声音。 MOD(调制效果):创造令人难忘的声音,包括和声、混音和更多令人惊叹的声音效果。 AMP(放大器):模拟各种放大器声音,从温暖的管子声音到坚实的晶体声音。 GATE(噪声门控):消除不必要的噪音,使您的音乐保持干净而清晰。

About

NUX Monarch

Features
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Monarch: NUX Monarch series Exclusive parameter tuning App Monarch is a parameter adjustment application specially designed for the NUX Monarch series of effects, allowing you to easily master every sound detail through your mobile phone or tablet without a computer. Full-function action parameter tuning: Via Bluetooth connection, Monarch can be paired with the Monarch series (such as Amp Academy Stomp) for use, allowing you to instantly complete the editing and adjustment of all modules during rehearsals, performances or creative sites. Functional highlights: Complete effect chain module editing: covering preamplifier, IR, EQ, dynamics, Mod, Delay, Reverb, etc Real-time parameter control: Drag-and-drop UI, quickly set the effect of each segment Preset management: Storage, loading, naming, and custom scene Settings Global system Settings: I/O routing, MIDI configuration, external controller Settings No need for a computer, ready to use upon adjustment Monarch offers a more immediate mobile operation experience than desktop editors for musicians who are suitable for live performances, street singing and playing, and rapid rehearsals. Whether you are a professional player who pursues the ultimate in tone quality or a live performer who focuses on efficiency, the Monarch App can be your best tone management assistant.

Screenshots

M4 screens
NUX Monarch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: M at every 2 weeks against NUX Monarch's monthly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 2 weeks, NUX Monarch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
M versus NUX Monarch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMNUX Monarch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB110 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSinco AudioCherub Technology Co. Ltd

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

NUX Monarch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NUX Monarch free?
NUX Monarch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or NUX Monarch have ads?
Neither M nor NUX Monarch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or NUX Monarch?
M ships an update every 2 weeks, and NUX Monarch monthly. Most recently, M was updated on September 23, 2026 and NUX Monarch on September 22, 2026.

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