Comparison

iMSO2 vs Moku

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

Head to head
About

iMSO2

Analyze analog and digital signals on your mobile device using specialized hardware. Offers a demo mode for simulated wave display and measurements, with full functionality unlocked by purchasing the iMSO-204 mixed signal oscilloscope hardware.

Highlights
  • Analyze analog and digital signals
  • Simulated wave display
  • Cursors with measurements
  • Direct signal measurements
  • Analog and digital triggering
  • Hardware integration
Features
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Oscilloscope your phone, touch or tablet! iMSO2 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)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 16 professional-grade instruments
  • Customizable test setups
  • Wireless iPad control
  • Real-time data streaming
  • Cloud and email data sharing
  • Demo mode with simulated signals
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iMSO24 screens

Verdict

The call

iMSO2 and Moku both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iMSO2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's. iMSO2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Moku's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iMSO2 against 5.0 for Moku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of iMSO2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iMSO2 versus Moku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMSO2Moku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscium LLCLiquid Instruments

Customer experience

iMSO2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moku

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iMSO2

No in-app purchases

None

Moku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMSO2 free?
iMSO2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moku free?
Moku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMSO2 or Moku?
iMSO2 and Moku are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do iMSO2 or Moku have ads?
Neither iMSO2 nor Moku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMSO2 or Moku?
iMSO2 ships an update every 2 months, and Moku every 2 months. Most recently, iMSO2 was updated on September 15, 2026 and Moku on August 8, 2026.

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