Comparison

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.

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

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iMSO24 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iMSO2 versus Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMSO2Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscium LLCRJM Music Technology, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

iMSO2

No in-app purchases

None

Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMSO2 free?
iMSO2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor free?
Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMSO2 or Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor have ads?
Neither iMSO2 nor Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMSO2 or Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor?
iMSO2 ships an update every 2 months, and Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor every 11 months. Most recently, iMSO2 was updated on September 15, 2026 and Mini Effect Gizmo X Editor on September 16, 2026.

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