Comparison

MS50G Editor vs Gecko Tuner

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

Head to head
About

MS50G Editor

Features
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MS50G Editor is the only dedicated patch editor for the original ZOOM MS-50G MultiStomp guitar effects pedal. ZOOM discontinued their official editor for the original MS-50G long ago. MS50G Editor fills that gap β€” giving you full control over your pedal's patches right from your iPhone. FEATURES β€’ Patch Editor Edit all effect parameters visually with an intuitive interface. Fine-tune your tone without squinting at the tiny pedal screen. β€’ Backup & Restore Back up all 50 patches at once. Restore your entire setup or individual patches anytime. Never lose your custom sounds again. β€’ Real-Time MIDI Transfer Send edited patches to your MS-50G and receive current settings via USB-MIDI SysEx communication. What you see is what you hear. β€’ Effect Library Browse the complete MS-50G effect catalog. View detailed parameter information for every effect. β€’ Custom Presets Save your favorite patch configurations as custom presets. Build and organize your personal tone library. REQUIREMENTS β€’ ZOOM MS-50G with firmware v3.10 β€’ USB-MIDI interface + Camera Connection Kit (Lightning or USB-C) β€’ iOS 16.0 or later IMPORTANT NOTES β€’ This app is NOT affiliated with ZOOM Corporation. β€’ The ZOOM MS-50G+ is not supported (use ZOOM's official app instead). β€’ A powered Camera Connection Kit adapter or separate power supply for the MS-50G is recommended. USB bus power from iOS alone is not guaranteed. β€’ Effect type swapping within patches is not currently supported. PRICING Free download with a 1-week trial of all features. After the trial, a one-time purchase unlocks the patch transfer feature. Editing, browsing, and backup remain free.

About

Gecko Tuner

Features
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Gecko Tuner is a professional-grade tuner designed for musicians who demand precision. Whether you’re tuning a guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, or banjo, Gecko Tuner delivers ultra-accurate results across all tunings. From standard to alternate and custom setups, you’re always perfectly in tune. Beyond tuning, Gecko Tuner gives you powerful tools to improve your sound: β€’ Extreme Precision Tuning – Fast, stable, and highly accurate detection β€’ Supports Multiple Instruments – Guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, banjo β€’ All Tunings Supported – Standard, alternate, and custom tunings β€’ Drone Player – Practice and improvise in any key β€’ Spectrum Analyzer – Visualize frequencies, tune by harmonics, and detect feedback β€’ Find & Control Feedback – Ideal for live and studio use β€’ AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gecko Tuner inside your favorite DAWs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, Gecko Tuner gives you the tools to stay perfectly in tune and in control of your sound.

Screenshots

MS50G Editor4 screens
Gecko Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MS50G Editor at Free against Gecko Tuner's $3.99. MS50G Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Gecko Tuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

MS50G Editor is free to download; Gecko Tuner costs $3.99 up front. MS50G Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gecko Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MS50G Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Gecko Tuner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MS50G Editor versus Gecko Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMS50G EditorGecko Tuner
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobuhito MutoDave Govert Menkehorst

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MS50G Editor

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$4.99
None

Gecko Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MS50G Editor free?
MS50G Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gecko Tuner free?
Gecko Tuner costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MS50G Editor or Gecko Tuner have ads?
Neither MS50G Editor nor Gecko Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MS50G Editor or Gecko Tuner?
MS50G Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gecko Tuner monthly. Most recently, MS50G Editor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gecko Tuner on November 5, 2026.

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