Comparison

MS50G Editor vs ptune

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — giving you full control over your pedal's patches right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Patch Editor Edit all effect parameters visually with an intuitive interface. Fine-tune your tone without squinting at the tiny pedal screen. • Backup & Restore Back up all 50 patches at once. Restore your entire setup or individual patches anytime. Never lose your custom sounds again. • 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. • Effect Library Browse the complete MS-50G effect catalog. View detailed parameter information for every effect. • Custom Presets Save your favorite patch configurations as custom presets. Build and organize your personal tone library. REQUIREMENTS • ZOOM MS-50G with firmware v3.10 • USB-MIDI interface + Camera Connection Kit (Lightning or USB-C) • iOS 16.0 or later IMPORTANT NOTES • This app is NOT affiliated with ZOOM Corporation. • The ZOOM MS-50G+ is not supported (use ZOOM's official app instead). • 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. • 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

ptune

Features
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pTune is a fast, accurate polyphonic tuner built for guitar players who want to spend less time tuning and more time playing. POLYPHONIC TUNING Strum all six strings at once. pTune detects every string simultaneously and shows you exactly which ones need adjusting — no more tuning string by string. CHROMATIC TUNER Need to tune any single note? The chromatic tuner detects any pitch with high precision and shows cents off perfect. BUILT-IN METRONOME A clean, precise metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature — perfect for practice sessions. KEY FEATURES • Polyphonic detection — tune all strings in a single strum • Chromatic mode for any instrument or alternate tunings • Adjustable reference pitch (A = 415–466 Hz) • Custom tuning profiles • Adjustable detection speed • Built-in metronome with haptic feedback • Clean, distraction-free dark interface • Works offline — no internet required • No ads, no tracking, no account required PRIVACY FIRST pTune processes audio entirely on your device. Nothing is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. The microphone is used solely for real-time pitch detection. Designed for acoustic and electric guitarists, beginners and pros alike.

Screenshots

MS50G Editor4 screens
ptune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ptune at none against MS50G Editor's 1. ptune also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MS50G Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ptune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MS50G Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, ptune daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MS50G Editor versus ptune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMS50G Editorptune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobuhito MutoBE MUHENDISLIK TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MS50G Editor

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$4.99
None

ptune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MS50G Editor free?
MS50G Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ptune free?
ptune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MS50G Editor or ptune have ads?
Neither MS50G Editor nor ptune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MS50G Editor or ptune?
MS50G Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and ptune daily. Most recently, MS50G Editor was updated on October 6, 2026 and ptune on October 7, 2026.

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