Comparison

SysX Buddy vs Tuner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Tuner

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SysX Buddy4 screens
Tuner3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SysX Buddy versus Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSysX BuddyTuner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraTaisei Mima

In-app purchases

None

SysX Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SysX Buddy free?
SysX Buddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tuner free?
Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SysX Buddy or Tuner have ads?
Neither SysX Buddy nor Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SysX Buddy or Tuner?
SysX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and Tuner every 3 weeks. Most recently, SysX Buddy was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tuner on October 15, 2026.

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