# M2DX vs Reel2

The clearest difference is rating: Reel2 at 5.0 against M2DX's 4.0. M2DX's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M2DX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reel2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reel2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M2DX | Reel2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m2dx/id6763840208/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel2/id6786154279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakaru Hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866507020) | [Joshua David Aquino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785036300) |

## What reviewers say

### M2DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m2dx/id6763840208)

Create music with a powerful 6-operator FM synthesizer. Explore hand-crafted presets or import classic DX7 banks. Use the on-screen keyboard or connect MIDI controllers for a versatile music-making experience.

**Highlights:** 6-operator, 32-algorithm FM synthesis, On-screen keyboard with velocity control, DX7-format .syx bank import, 6-stage FX chain, AUv3 plug-in support, Native MIDI 2.0 support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| M2DX Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### Reel2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel2/id6786154279)

This audio effect app adds warm, musical echoes to your music using tape delay emulation. Shape your repeats with controls for saturation, tone, and tape age, and choose from free-time, tap tempo, or host sync modes. Save your favorite echo settings with custom presets.

**Highlights:** AUv3 effect for compatible hosts, Free-time, tap-tempo, and host-tempo modes, Tape age, tone, saturation, wow and flutter, Stereo width and dry/wet mix, Factory and user presets, Saturated self-oscillation feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reel2 Full | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M2DX free?

M2DX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reel2 free?

Reel2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, M2DX or Reel2?

Reel2 is rated higher. M2DX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Reel2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do M2DX or Reel2 have ads?

Neither M2DX nor Reel2 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*