It does more than adjust boost.
It also controls water methanol, an additional injector system or nitrous oxide.
At some point the 1.6L will get EWG support like the Stinger/G70 have.
You can also adjust air fuel ratio when the fuel wire is connected.
Most of these functions are beyond the scope of the average Hyundai/KIA owners still discussing which blow off valve is best.
Lots of clap trap on Facebook as well.
On the older 1.6L with the standard wastegate some experience boost spikes. That usually means Map 6 is best bet for the older cars.
The only advantage a tune has is ratcheting down the torque limits the JB4 is forced to work within. Add a proper back end flash and it works even better.
Problem is most in this community aren't too serious, maybe the Puerto Ricans and you Trdtoy, but most of the clowns on the east coast, na.