Comparison

MGP vs DaCapo Studio

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

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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

DaCapo Studio

Features
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Turn any song into your personal music practice studio. DaCapo Studio combines instrument separation, looping, slowdown, spectrum analysis, pitch tracking, recording and guided practice in one integrated environment. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY Search Apple Music, import audio files or identify songs with Shazam®. Create projects with song sections, loops, analysis, lyrics, recordings and settings together. Organise them into groups for lessons, setlists and collections. ISOLATE & PRACTISE Separate vocals, drums, bass and other instruments with AI-powered stem extraction. Choose quality settings, isolate a part or mute it to play along. Slow songs down without changing pitch, create A-B loops and navigate named sections. SEE THE MUSIC — SOUND SCAPER Explore frequencies and harmonics with a real-time spectrum analyser and musical keyboard. Use a played keyboard note, the current song note or an isolated instrument track as your reference. Zoom into frequencies and check intonation against your target. FOLLOW YOUR PITCH — DYNAMIC PITCH LINE Watch notes, glissandos and pitch variations appear on a live timeline. Compare your singing or playing with reference notes, inspect intonation and review earlier passages. Replay detected melodies as notes, with optional pitch rounding. For vocal practice, mute the original singer while keeping the extracted melody as a reference. Follow synced lyrics, hear the accompaniment and see how closely you match the song. UNDERSTAND THE SONG Analyse tempo, key, chords, beats and song structure. Melody / Beat Track visualises melodic and polyphonic information, chord changes and drum events. Analyse separated stems individually. PRACTISE WITH PURPOSE Practice Assistant guides you through section sequences with configurable loops, tempo, metronome and mixes. Performance Mode offers larger, customisable controls; iPhone landscape view provides a focused practice dashboard. Control playback and navigate from the Apple Watch companion. RECORD, REVIEW & SHARE Capture takes, organise sessions and review performances with time-linked ratings, comments and musical annotations. Merge recordings and share projects or feedback with students and other musicians through supported sharing options, including AirDrop®, messaging and NFC touch. TOOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Use the mixer, tuner, SPL meter, metronome, recorder, synced lyrics and notes alongside Sound Scaper, Dynamic Pitch Line and Practice Assistant. Keep supported projects and recordings available across devices with iCloud. JUST LISTEN JukeBox creates dynamic playlists for personalised, ad-free listening. Optional hourly news can fit between songs without cutting the music short. Listen. See. Practice. Play. PREMIUM Optional in-app purchases unlock Premium features through monthly, yearly or Lifetime Premium options. In the USA, yearly subscriptions are paid annually upfront. Outside the USA, yearly subscriptions require a 12-month commitment and may offer annual upfront payment or monthly instalments, depending on the App Store offering. The Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA) are available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MGP4 screens
DaCapo Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DaCapo Studio at every 3 days against MGP's weekly. 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 DaCapo Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGP ships an update weekly, DaCapo Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MGP versus DaCapo Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGPDaCapo Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAKOTO INOMAStefaan Peter Degroote

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MGP

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

DaCapo Studio

Subscriptions2
  • DaCapo Studio Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
  • DaCapo Studio Premium Yearly14 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • DaCapo Studio Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is MGP free?
MGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DaCapo Studio free?
DaCapo Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MGP or DaCapo Studio have ads?
Neither MGP nor DaCapo Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGP or DaCapo Studio?
MGP ships an update weekly, and DaCapo Studio every 3 days. Most recently, MGP was updated on October 10, 2026 and DaCapo Studio on October 28, 2026.

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