Comparison

NAM A2 Player vs Gig Tuner

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

Head to head
About

NAM A2 Player

Transform your mobile device into a powerful AI-driven guitar effects processor. Load custom amplifier and pedal models, add cabinet impulse responses, and shape your sound with a variety of effects. Save and recall presets, and use it directly within your favorite digital audio workstation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered guitar rig
  • AUv3 support for DAWs
  • Load custom amp and pedal models
  • Cabinet Impulse Response (IR) loader
  • Built-in effects (modulation, delay, reverb)
  • Noise gate and EQ
  • Preset saving and MIDI control
  • Integrated tuner
Features
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NAM A2 Player turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete AI-powered guitar rig, with full AUv3 support. Load your favorite NAM and NAM A2 amplifier or pedal models, add cabinet impulse responses, shape your sound and save complete rigs as presets. Use it as AUv3 in your favorite DAW, add your favorites FXs in standalone version. FEATURES • AUv3 Effect Hosting & AUv3 Audio Effect • NAM A1 and NAM A2 model support with Audio Calibration • NAM A2 submodel selection and metadata • Noise gate with smooth release and AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting • Dedicated Wah & Pedal / Comp modules with AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting • Dedicated NAM amplifier module • Cabinet IR loader with Single and Dual modes, A/B blending, independent levels, Low Cut and High Cut filters and adjustable alignment delay • 10-band graphic EQ • Modulation, delay & reverb effects and AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting, with tails controls and Time-Based FX Dots • Boost and lead controls • Input, output - with peak indicators & precision mode -, CPU and latency meters • 5 presets from Komposition101 • MIDI in standalone and AUv3 versions and MIDI learn in standalone version • User presets with MIDI control in standalone version • Quick Access Libraries with up to 100 captures or IRs in each of three separate Pedal, NAM and IR libraries • Built-in tuner with output mute • Built-in metronome with 1–400 BPM, Tap Tempo, adjustable volume and beat accent • Adjustable audio buffer size • Integrated AI assistant with intelligent tone search • Quick access to TONE3000 • Verified for Mac with Apple silicon Connect a compatible audio interface, load your models and build your dream guitar tone - all inside one app, for free! NAM A2 Player is available for iPhone & iPad and verified for MacOS.

About

Gig Tuner

Features
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Gig Tuner is a precision guitar tuner built to get you in tune quickly and keep you moving on stage, in rehearsal, or at home. The clear, high-contrast display tells you exactly which direction to tune. Choose automatic detection or focus on one string, then use the same musician-first controls on iPhone and iPad. The Apple Watch companion keeps the essential tuning guidance visible on your wrist while the iPhone listens. BUILT FOR REAL GUITAR WORK • Fast automatic and string-specific tuning • Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open D, E-flat Standard, and custom tunings • Capo-aware note targets and guidance • Adjustable Concert A and tuning tolerance • Chromatic Tuner for any note • Stage Mode with large, readable direction cues • Saved songs and setlists for fast tuning changes between songs • iPad split view with setup controls beside the tuner • Apple Watch companion display CHORD ID Pick the strings from low to high and Gig Tuner identifies the chord, shows the detected notes, and draws the chord shape. Muted strings can be skipped. For best results, pick each string cleanly and pause briefly between strings. TRY EVERYTHING All features are available during a seven-day free trial. After the trial, unlock Gig Tuner permanently with a one-time purchase. There is no subscription, and previous purchases can be restored. Microphone audio is analyzed on your device and is not recorded or uploaded.

Screenshots

NAM A2 Player4 screens
Gig Tuner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAM A2 Player at none against Gig Tuner's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gig Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NAM A2 Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NAM A2 Player versus Gig Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAM A2 PlayerGig Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiltos MakrisChris HALFORD

In-app purchases

None

NAM A2 Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gig Tuner

One-time1
  • Gig Tuner Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is NAM A2 Player free?
NAM A2 Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gig Tuner free?
Gig Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NAM A2 Player or Gig Tuner have ads?
Neither NAM A2 Player nor Gig Tuner shows ads.

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