Comparison

MGP vs ARPJAM

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

ARPJAM

This app generates evolving ambient music using two independent arpeggio engines. It features a generative drum machine, sound design tools, and external instrument synchronization. Save and recall your favorite musical setups.

Highlights
  • Dual arpeggio engines
  • Generative drum machine
  • Sound design controls
  • External instrument sync (Ableton Link, MIDI Clock)
  • Save and recall presets
  • Built-in timer
Features
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ARPJAM is an arpeggio synthesizer that generates ever-evolving ambient music. Layer two independent arpeggio engines, each with its own waveform, scale, and pattern, and let the app weave an endless soundscape that shifts and breathes on its own. ■ Two Arpeggio Engines ARP A and ARP B run simultaneously, each with its own mode, scale, range, waveform, filter, and envelope. Five pattern modes: Random & Chord, Repeat, Random Single, Skank, and Drone. ■ Generative Drums A probability-based drum machine. Tune the firing density, double-hit chance, and open/closed hi-hat ratio for kick, snare, and hihat to create rhythms that evolve naturally alongside the arpeggio. ■ Sound Design Four waveforms — sine, triangle, sawtooth, square. Adjust the low-pass filter, attack, and overdrive per engine. Add depth with ping-pong delay and reverb. ■ Sync with External Instruments [NEW in v1.4] Ableton Link support — wirelessly sync tempo and bar phase with Ableton Move, Live, Koala, and other Link-enabled instruments on the same Wi-Fi network. USB-C MIDI Clock reception is also supported. Sample-accurate timing alignment, with a fine-tune Offset slider for each setup. ■ Redesigned Settings Panel [v1.4] Settings are now organized into five colored sections — Oscillator, Filter, Envelope, Algorithm, and Effects. Each section collapses individually or in bulk, and the state persists between launches. Jump directly to any section via the side rail (iPad) or sticky bar (iPhone). Clear square ON/OFF switches and vivid theme colors — orange for ARP A, lime for ARP B, cyan for Drums — make the whole panel far easier to navigate. ■ Save & Recall Four start presets (Default + SAVE 1/2/3) let you recall your favorite setups with a single tap from the start screen. Presets can be exported and imported as .arpjam files to share with other ARPJAM users. ■ Built-in Timer Choose countdown or infinite mode. The timer fades out with a gentle resolving chord — perfect as a sleep timer or as a companion to meditation. • 8 scales including pentatonic modes • 12 keys (Just Intonation / Equal Temperament switchable) • Groove control for swing feel • BPM 30–200 • English / Japanese language support • Ableton Link / MIDI Clock sync

Screenshots

MGP4 screens
ARPJAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARPJAM at daily against MGP's weekly. ARPJAM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MGP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and ARPJAM 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, ARPJAM daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MGP versus ARPJAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGPARPJAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAKOTO INOMATakashi Tsunoda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MGP

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

ARPJAM

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is MGP free?
MGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARPJAM free?
ARPJAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MGP or ARPJAM have ads?
Neither MGP nor ARPJAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGP or ARPJAM?
MGP ships an update weekly, and ARPJAM daily. Most recently, MGP was updated on September 8, 2026 and ARPJAM on September 23, 2026.

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