# M vs TuningForkPlus

The clearest difference is rating: TuningForkPlus at 5.0 against M's 2.3. M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TuningForkPlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

TuningForkPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

M ships an update every 2 weeks, TuningForkPlus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | TuningForkPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-efcs/id6470352068/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuningforkplus/id6751743458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 237 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinco Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576180489) | [丽俨 龚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816613061) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-efcs/id6470352068)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TuningForkPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuningforkplus/id6751743458)

Generate fundamental audio waveforms like sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth with precise control over frequency, amplitude, phase, and harmonics. Export high-quality audio for music production, sound design, and acoustic testing.

**Highlights:** Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth wave generation, Precise frequency control (A4 standard, custom Hz), Amplitude, phase, and multi-harmonic overlay, Real-time complex sound synthesis, High-quality audio export, Music production and sound design tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TuningForkPlus free?

TuningForkPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, M or TuningForkPlus?

TuningForkPlus is rated higher. M averages 2.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while TuningForkPlus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do M or TuningForkPlus have ads?

Neither M nor TuningForkPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or TuningForkPlus?

M ships an update every 2 weeks, and TuningForkPlus every 3 months. Most recently, M was updated on October 7, 2026 and TuningForkPlus on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*