Comparison

BOSS Effect Loader vs TbPitch

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

Head to head

BOSS Effect Loader

Free

🎵 Music

★ 3.58 ratingsView app →

About

BOSS Effect Loader

This application allows users to load effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX device. It offers a selection of free effects and the option to purchase additional model passes within the app. An internet connection and Roland Account are required for full functionality.

Highlights

Load effects into PX-1 Plugout FX
16 free effect models included
Purchase additional model passes
Bluetooth or USB connection
Requires Roland Account

Features

Read full description

● BOSS EFFECT LOADER is an app for loading effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX. * Need an internet connection and a registered Roland Account are required to use the BOSS EFFECT LOADER. ● The following 16 models are available for free use: OD-1/SP-1/PH-1/SG-/CS-1/TW-1/SD-1/DS-1/CE-2/OC-2/BF-2/PN-2/DD-2/DF-2 ● Additional Model Passes can be purchased within the app. ● Connect the BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth® (*1) or USB cable (*2) to use this app. *1 Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection Window displayed after the app is launched. *2 When connecting to an iPhone/iPad equipped with a USB Lightning port, you will need Apple's genuine “Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.”

About

TbPitch

Features

Read full description

This is a tuner app for trombone. It detects pitch and plays test tones. It visually displays the slide position. It highlights scale notes based on key settings.

Screenshots

BOSS Effect Loader2 screens

TbPitch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TbPitch at none against BOSS Effect Loader's 8. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. BOSS Effect Loader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. TbPitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOSS Effect Loader ships an update every 5 months, TbPitch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

BOSS Effect Loader versus TbPitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BOSS Effect Loader	TbPitch
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.5 (8 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	41.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	8 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Roland Corporation	Two've Lab

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BOSS Effect Loader

One-time8

PW-2 Power Driver$9.99
XT-2 Xtortion$9.99
CS-2 Compression Sustainer$9.99

Show 5 more

DM-2 Delay$9.99
DC-2 Dimension C$9.99
OD-2 TURBO OverDrive$9.99
Bundle for PW-2/XT-2/CS-2$19.99
Bundle for OD-2/DC-2/DM-2$19.99

None

TbPitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOSS Effect Loader free?

BOSS Effect Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is TbPitch free?

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

Do BOSS Effect Loader or TbPitch have ads?

Neither BOSS Effect Loader nor TbPitch shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BOSS Effect Loader or TbPitch?

BOSS Effect Loader ships an update every 5 months, and TbPitch every 2 months. Most recently, BOSS Effect Loader was updated on October 22, 2026 and TbPitch on October 15, 2026.