MGP vs 1Take
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MGP
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High-Quality Guitar Processor for Musicians MGP-1 Makk Guitar Processor is a high-quality guitar processor designed for guitarists and music producers, compatible with Audio Unit V3. Unlike amp simulators that mimic specific equipment, it features a digital-native design optimized for DAW production. Control speaker density and cabinet resonance with precision, achieving sculptural audio treatment. Universal app that works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Develop ideas on iPhone while traveling, produce professionally on Mac in the studio, and perform live on iPad - continue music production with consistent tone across all devices. 11 Professional Effects including Tuner 1. Tuner - Fast/high-precision pitch detection 2. Gain - Distortion adjustment 3. Compressor - Dynamics control 4. Size - Cabinet resonance effects 5. Distance - Depth adjustment 6. Pan - Stereo positioning 7. Width - Stereo width adjustment 8. Chorus - Rich harmonics 9. Phaser - Unique tone changes 10. Delay - Echo effects 11. Reverb - Spatial reverb Two Editions Free Effect functions (limited) • Gain(Distortion): Adjustable in 10 steps from Lo to Normal Standard Effect functions (10-step parameter adjustment) • Gain(Distortion): Gain Stage selection (Lo/Normal/High) for stronger distortion • Right-click menu: Gain Stage selection and Lowcut/Highcut ON/OFF control available Price varies by region and is shown in-app in your local currency Compatible Environment iOS: 18.5+ macOS: 14.0+ Compatible DAW: Audio Unit V3 compatible apps Latency: Minimal (less than 10ms) CPU Usage: Efficient (less than 15%) Main Features Real-time processing: High-quality audio processing with low latency Intuitive UI: Professional-grade operability Offline support: Basic functions available without internet Recommended For Professional guitarists and session musicians Music producers and composers Music school and university students and instructors Home recording enthusiasts Live performers How to Use 1. Download from App Store 2. Load as Audio Unit in your preferred DAW 3. Combine effects freely Privacy and Security No personal information collected No audio data transmitted Fully functional offline Subscription information confirmed only via App Store Pricing Free: Free (with feature limitations) Standard: Price varies by region; shown in-app in your local currency What's New in This Update • Significantly improved tuner and meter accuracy and responsiveness • UI now automatically adapts to host window size • Adjusted Highcut frequency range (avoiding conflict with Treble EQ) • Performance optimizations and bug fixes Get Started Now Revolutionize your music production with MGP-1 Makk Guitar Processor. Try the free version first! Terms and Policies • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://makkwylde.github.io/makk-mgp1-support/legal/privacy-policy-en-US.html Content provided during each subscription period (Standard) • Gain Stage selection: Choose from 3 stages (Lo/Normal/High) for stronger distortion • 10-step precision control for effect parameters • Right-click menu: Detailed parameter adjustment available for specific effects • Future feature updates included during active subscription
1Take
Transform your iPhone into a professional music recording studio. Features studio-quality DSP, physical modeling compressors, and AI-powered audio optimization for pristine sound. Offers cloud sync for easy backup and export.
- Studio-quality DSP chain
- Physical modeling compressors
- AI audio optimization
- Cloud sync for backup
- Real-time metering
- 5-second pre-roll buffer
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1Take turns your iPhone into a professional recording studio. RECORD WITH STUDIO QUALITY - Professional DSP chain: Gate, 5-band EQ, Compressor (LA-2A/1176/VCA modeling), Saturation, Stereo Field, Limiter - 16-bit WAV (free) or 24-bit BWF (Pro) - Real-time VU meter, LUFS loudness metering, spectrum analyzer - 5-second pre-roll buffer — never miss the start PHYSICAL MODELING COMPRESSORS - LA-2A (Opto): Smooth, musical compression for vocals - 1176 (FET): Fast, punchy compression for instruments - VCA: Transparent, precise compression for any source - Each modeled with authentic attack/release curves AI AUDIO OPTIMIZATION - Analyze your recording environment - Auto-adjust DSP settings for optimal sound - One-tap optimization after first recording CLOUD SYNC - Automatic backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Backblaze B2 - Export as WAV, MP3, or AAC PRO UPGRADE ($4.99, one-time purchase) - 24-bit WAV/BWF recording - Direct MP3/AAC recording - Custom preset editing - AI audio optimization - Cloud sync NOW IN 11 LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Korean, German, Traditional Chinese, French, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators who need professional quality from their iPhone.
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Verdict
MGP and 1Take are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MGP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and 1Take sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MGP ships an update weekly, 1Take every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MGP | 1Take |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAKOTO INOMA | Hakaru Hirose |
In-app purchases
MGP
- MGP-1 Standard7 Days trial$1.991 Month
1Take
- 1Take Pro$3.99









