iMSO2 vs Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Analyze analog and digital signals
- Simulated wave display
- Cursors with measurements
- Direct signal measurements
- Analog and digital triggering
- Hardware integration
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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)
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor
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This app works with the Mini Effect Gizmo X audio loop switcher by RJM Music Technology, Inc. Using this app, you can edit presets, access advanced features and back up your settings. The Mini Effect Gizmo X is used to switch analog effects in and out of your signal path under MIDI control. Guitarists, keyboardists and other musicians can use it to integrate effect pedals into their performing or recording rigs and control them from their computer, iPad or MIDI controller. On iPads, iPad Minis and older iPad Air models, you will need Apple's Lightning Camera Connection Cable and a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect to the Mini Effect Gizmo X On iPad Pros and newer iPad Airs, you will need a USB-C to USB-C "charge and sync" cable to connect to the Mini Effect Gizmo X.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iMSO2 at every 2 months against Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor's every 11 months. iMSO2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iMSO2 ships an update every 2 months, Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMSO2 | Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscium LLC | RJM Music Technology, Inc. |
In-app purchases
iMSO2
No in-app purchases
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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