# Notch vs NAM FX

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notch at 15.1 against NAM FX's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Notch ships an update every 3 days, NAM FX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notch | NAM FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hayoung jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896738705) | [MINJUNG CHO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896281624) |

## What reviewers say

### Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch/id6770425874)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NAM FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-fx/id6811433075)

Create custom audio effects chains for guitar, bass, and vocals on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers live audio processing, practice tools like drums and a metronome, and MIDI controller support. Import custom amp captures and impulse responses to shape your unique sound.

**Highlights:** Customizable effects chains, Live audio processing, Practice tools (drums, metronome, looper), MIDI foot controller support, Import NAM captures and IRs, Preset and scene saving

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notch free?

Notch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NAM FX free?

NAM FX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Notch or NAM FX have ads?

Neither Notch nor NAM FX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notch or NAM FX?

Notch ships an update every 3 days, and NAM FX every 2 days. Most recently, Notch was updated on October 11, 2026 and NAM FX on October 7, 2026.

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