ComposePocket vs NAM FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ComposePocket
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ComposePocket is a songwriting tool for sketching song ideas as fast as pulling your phone from your pocket. โ Build songs from parts - Create parts like Verse, Chorus, and Inst, then arrange the whole song by order and repeats. - Place the same part in multiple spots (shared) and set how many times it repeats. โ Notes and chords - Enter notes and chords in a note sequencer (major, minor, 7th, sus, and more). - Set per-measure time signature and BPM, plus a whole-song BPM. โ Hear it, see it, export it - Play a part, a measure, or the whole song with an SF2 soundfont, with a moving playhead. - Tap a measure or note to move the play position; stop and resume from where you left off. - View native staff notation, or export to MusicXML/MIDI for other notation and DAW apps. Supports Korean and English. Free, with a banner ad at the bottom.
NAM FX
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.
- Customizable effects chains
- Live audio processing
- Practice tools (drums, metronome, looper)
- MIDI foot controller support
- Import NAM captures and IRs
- Preset and scene saving
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Build your own effects rig on iPhone and iPad. NAM FX combines live audio processing, editable effect chains and practice tools in one app. SHAPE YOUR SOUND Arrange effects for guitar, bass and vocals. Create parallel signal paths and adjust the selected effect from the editor. Import compatible Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) A1/A2 captures and impulse responses. PLAY LIVE Save presets and scenes, switch sounds in LIVE SCENE mode, and control individual effects in STOMP mode. Connect MIDI foot controllers and expression pedals. PRACTICE Tune your instrument, play with drums and a metronome, and record and save loops. Back up your presets and imported content to a folder. CONNECT YOUR TONES Import files locally or connect an optional free TONE3000 account to select tones. Powered by TONE3000 โ https://www.tone3000.com This version is free, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Instrument input requires a compatible audio interface and connection accessories. Amp captures and IR files are not bundled; screenshots show separately imported examples. Import content you have permission to use. Available channels, latency and performance depend on your device, audio interface and rig. NAM FX is independently developed and is not an official app of Neural Amp Modeler or TONE3000.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NAM FX at none against ComposePocket's shown. ComposePocket's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ComposePocket ships an update every 5 days, NAM FX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ComposePocket | NAM FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S&T Soft | MINJUNG CHO |
In-app purchases
ComposePocket
No in-app purchases
NAM FX
No in-app purchases









