Comparison

Pulze Control vs NUX Monarch

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

Head to head
About

Pulze Control

Features
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● Easy-to-use UI The app features a clean, straight forward user interface so that you can take fully control of your unit. ● Modes In the app we offer you several modes for you to achieve essential/advanced controlling of your musical gear: Select a mode and you’re ready to control the target gear, or you can engage Pro Mode for some advanced settings. For more info: https://www.hotone.com/

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

Pulze Control4 screens
NUX Monarch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NUX Monarch at monthly against Pulze Control's every 7 months. Pulze Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulze Control ships an update every 7 months, NUX Monarch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pulze Control versus NUX Monarch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulze ControlNUX Monarch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotoneCherub Technology Co. Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pulze Control

No in-app purchases

None

NUX Monarch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulze Control free?
Pulze Control 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 Pulze Control or NUX Monarch have ads?
Neither Pulze Control nor NUX Monarch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulze Control or NUX Monarch?
Pulze Control ships an update every 7 months, and NUX Monarch monthly. Most recently, Pulze Control was updated on September 14, 2026 and NUX Monarch on September 22, 2026.

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