SysX Buddy vs Tuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SysX Buddy
Manage MIDI System Exclusive messages on your iPhone or iPad. This utility allows you to send, receive, edit, and organize SysEx data for vintage synthesizers and sound modules. It supports external MIDI devices and BLE-MIDI, bridging classic instruments with modern mobile technology.
- Send and receive MIDI SysEx messages
- File manager with folder creation
- Hex viewer for SysEx data
- Create and edit SysEx files
- Support for USB MIDI devices
- Support for BLE-MIDI
- iCloud Drive integration
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated SysEx manager. A reliable companion for your vintage MIDI gear. SysX Buddy is a straightforward and powerful app for sending, receiving, editing, and managing MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. SysEx messages were widely used in the 1980s and 1990s by classic synthesizers and sound modules. SysX Buddy helps bridge the gap between these vintage instruments and your modern iPhone or iPad. Key Features - Send and receive MIDI SysEx messages - Simple file manager with folder creation - View SysEx data in a hex viewer - Create and edit SysEx files in hex format - Send a dump request message when recording - Support for external MIDI devices (USB MIDI) - Support for BLE-MIDI (Bluetooth Low Energy) - Save files anywhere on your device --- with fully customizable folder locations, including iCloud Drive. Note that: - There might be some communication issues on iOS/iPadOS 14. - The application and description contain AI-generated contents. - The data in the screenshot are not included by the application.
Tuner
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Tuner: Note & Hz is a minimal pitch tuner that shows only what you need: the detected note, frequency in Hz, and a simple tuning meter. Open the app, allow microphone access, and play or sing a note. The app detects the pitch in real time and displays the nearest note, the measured frequency, and whether the pitch is low, centered, or high. No ads. No tracking. No account. No subscription. No extra features you did not ask for. Features: - Real-time pitch detection - Detected note display - Frequency display in Hz - Simple low / center / high meter - Works with guitar, bass, voice, synths, and other pitched sounds - Audio is processed on device - No data collection - Works offline Tuner: Note & Hz is designed for people who want a clean, simple tuner without clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tuner at Free against SysX Buddy's $4.99. Tuner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SysX Buddy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Tuner is free to download; SysX Buddy costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SysX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, Tuner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SysX Buddy | Tuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouta Kira | Taisei Mima |
In-app purchases
SysX Buddy
No in-app purchases
Tuner
No in-app purchases









