Comparison

MGP vs TubeSound

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

Head to head
About

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

About

TubeSound

This app emulates the warm sound of classic vacuum tubes for your audio. It offers 23 modeled tube circuits, from subtle harmonic coloration to amplifier-inspired saturation. Advanced controls allow for deep customization of tube behavior and aging.

Highlights
  • 23 modeled vacuum tube circuits
  • Subtle harmonic coloration
  • Pro Mode for advanced control
  • Tube aging simulation
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Custom preset saving
Features
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TubeSound adds the warm, rich character of classic vacuum tubes to your audio. This is not a typical tube-style distortion effect. Many presets operate below 0.5% THD, producing subtle harmonic coloration rather than heavy saturation. REAL TUBE CIRCUITS 23 carefully modeled tube circuits inspired by legendary hi-fi and guitar amplifier designs from the 1950s to today. Each model recreates key parts of the original design, including triode curves, power supply sag, transformer behavior, and natural analog drift. PRO MODE Take full control over tube circuit behavior with advanced parameters such as plate voltage, grid bias, PSU stiffness, transformer saturation, and more. Includes 5 factory presets inspired by iconic circuits, plus the ability to save and manage your own custom Pro presets. TUBE AGING Three wear stages: New, Worn, and Old. Each stage changes the tube character with increased noise, wider drift, and reduced gain. RADIO & URL Listen to internet radio and direct HTTPS MP3/AAC streams through the same tube processing as your local files. Save favorite stations, assign an Audiophile preset or keep your current Audiophile/Pro sound. Track titles appear when provided by the station. AUv3 PLUGIN Use TubeSound as an Audio Unit effect in GarageBand, AUM, or any AUv3 host. FREE TO TRY All 23 circuits are available in the trial version. During the trial, audio mutes for 3 seconds every 30 seconds. A one-time in-app purchase removes this limitation. No subscription is required. Already purchased? Use Restore Purchases with the same Apple Account. FOR • audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts • music producers and mixing engineers • mastering and subtle harmonic coloration • guitar and instrument processing • adding analog tube character to digital audio Product names are used for reference purposes only and are not affiliated with or endorsed by their respective owners.

Screenshots

MGP4 screens
TubeSound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TubeSound at 16.0 against MGP's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. MGP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and TubeSound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGP ships an update weekly, TubeSound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
MGP versus TubeSound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGPTubeSound
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAKOTO INOMABartosz Paprzycki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MGP

Subscriptions1
  • MGP-1 Standard7 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

TubeSound

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$19.99

Questions

Is MGP free?
MGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TubeSound free?
TubeSound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MGP or TubeSound have ads?
Neither MGP nor TubeSound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGP or TubeSound?
MGP ships an update weekly, and TubeSound fortnightly. Most recently, MGP was updated on October 30, 2026 and TubeSound on October 31, 2026.

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