# AmpKit - Guitar amps & pedals > Mobile guitar amplifier and effects studio with recording features. (iPhone/iPad app by Agile Partners.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Agile Partners](https://appshunter.io/developer/284962371) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.50/5 from 159 App Store ratings · 225 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 213 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish - Released: 2010-08-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231/reviews.md ## What is AmpKit? AmpKit transforms your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a powerful guitar amp & effects studio! Includes 30 guitar amps, 30 pedals, 25 cabinets and 8 mics, based on real-world products. SAVE UP TO 60% with new Unlock all bundles! "I found AmpKit+, the full version of the app, the easiest, most versatile and the best value, especially on an iPad." - New York Times "AmpKit is the star of the show... extremely intuitive user interface, plenty of amps and pedals, great sound." - WIRED FEATURES: • Sophisticated recording capabilities with mixing and non-destructive re-amping • Upload sessions to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and others • Records sharing via SoundCloud, AirDrop, Copy-Paste, iMessage and email • Ultra-low latency, virtually undetectable • FREE Tuner and Metronome featuring technology used in GuitarToolkit • Works with virtually all headset and dock guitar interfaces COMPATIBLE DEVICE: • Ampkit, Ampkit HD (available on Amazon.com) • Apogee JAM, Line 6 Mobile In, Line 6 SonicPort, iRiffPort, Alesis IO Dock • iRig, iRig HD ## Key features - 30 guitar amps and 30 pedals - 25 cabinets and 8 mics - Sophisticated recording with re-amping - Cloud and direct sharing options - Ultra-low latency - Free tuner and metronome ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Peavey 6505+ Amp | $3.99 | one-time | | American Bass King Amp | $2.99 | one-time | | Ensembly Pedal | $2.99 | one-time | | Echology Pedal | $2.99 | one-time | | D-Delay Pedal | $2.99 | one-time | | AmpKit+ Upgrade Bundle | $19.99 | one-time | | American Acoustic Amp | $2.99 | one-time | | AmpKit Clean & Classic Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | AmpKit Power Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | AmpKit Unlock All Gear | $19.99 | one-time | | AmpKit Unlock All Gear | $49.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of AmpKit? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great sound quality - 👍 Versatile and customizable - 🎨 Excellent amp and pedal simulations - 📱 Portable and convenient - 🎶 Ability to play along with music **Cons** - 🔒 No restore purchase option - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases - 🔇 Poor support and unresponsive developers - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices - 🔇 Lack of updates and new features **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes - Inability to use with audio interfaces - Disappearing purchased content **Most requested features** - Restore previous purchases - Improved support and customer service - Audiobus/DAW integration - Expanded amp and pedal selection - Looping and multi-track recording ## Recent user reviews (10 of 225) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Just really sad *2026-01-29, version 2.3* I used This app for maybe 10 years. Loved it at first. Now it’s not had an update in about four years and it’s not working worth a piss. That really sucks, it’s been my go to for year and writing your own music it’s a portable studio. But now the sound quality sucks, the overall workings anymore is a mess. Sad. Wish I could have it back the way it was when I first started working with it. Amazing recordings with it. ### 2/5 — It works, but... *2026-01-20, version 2.3* ...I used to love this app. I purchased several add-ons over a decade ago, and it remembers my presets from back then, but those presets use premium add-ons that it seemingly forgot I purchased and gives no option to restore them without buying them again. What a shame. ### 1/5 — Gave it 1 because I can’t give it 0 *2025-09-18* I bought the app and amps years ago, and liked it but jamming on my phone wasn’t for me so much. I deleted the app and didn’t think about it too much. Fast forward Ijust decided to put it back on my phone, but there is no option to restore previous purchases. I went to the developers website and when you try to ask a question you get a page down’t exists message. That is ridiculous. ### 5/5 — Previous Purchase not Restoring *2025-08-04, version 2.3* There is no restore button for my Previous purchase after restoring my iPhone, I tried to contact you but the support page errors? I’ve bought all the amps and pedals and can’t use them! Please help. ### 1/5 — Stole my money *2025-08-02, version 2.3* I paid for the full package and now i cannot restore anything after i upgraded the phone. Looks like they have not updated the app in 4 years. Unbelievable :( ### 3/5 — Great at One Time *2025-03-13* This was one of the first guitar apps I bought many years ago. It may have been the first version. Back then it sounded awesome. It still does in standalone mode when it works. However, it’s 2025 and the developers have not kept this app up to date with current technology. It’s still IAA and doesn’t work in most DAW’s like Cubasis and GarageBand. You can insert it into a track but all you hear is a direct clean signal and yes I’ve checked all the settings like run in the background. In standalone mode I have to navigate to one of the included backing tracks and play it first before I can hear the amp. I’m using an iPhone running iOS 18, so that’s probably part of the problem. But only a part because the developers have let themselves go along with this app. Update your app and it will be back to being a top contender. Get in the game Agile Partners. Oh, and their tech support is non-existent. If you’ve got a newer phone running the latest iOS and want to record with this app, you can forget it. Go download the free version of Overloud THU. It works flawlessly all the way around, sounds great and tech support answers emails. Most amp and effects costs are 4.99. Agile Partners, please resurrect yourselves and get this app up from the ashes. Come out with a version that will blow the competition away. I know you can do it. ### 1/5 — One time *2024-12-28, version 2.3* What happened to the last one time payment for an app that no longer get works unless you go for the new one time payment. Really? ### 1/5 — Don’t buy this app *2024-06-24, version 2.3* Like lots of others I spent a lot of money on this app only to find it has no Restore Purchases function. This is despite their website saying it has. Rip off. Do not buy as you will use what you have paid for through upgrades. ### 2/5 — Stopped working after years *2024-04-25, version 2.3* Worked great for a long time. I bought the whole bundle for $50 and was very happy with it. Then all-the-sudden it stopped working properly recently. Everything on the app works and I get signal but the sound is just not coming out. I’ve tried everything. Agile is completely unresponsive. ### 1/5 — Worked Briefly on iPad *2024-04-09, version 2.3* Then it stopped, then it sort of worked with almost no volume. I think a lack of updates has killed this app as iPad OS has changed the foundation. ## Frequently asked questions about AmpKit ### What does AmpKit do? AmpKit transforms your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a powerful guitar amplifier and effects studio. It provides a wide range of virtual amps, pedals, cabinets, and microphones, along with recording and sharing functionalities. ### What are the key features of AmpKit? Key features include a large library of virtual amps and pedals, sophisticated recording capabilities with non-destructive re-amping, options to upload sessions to cloud storage, and ultra-low latency. It also includes a free tuner and metronome. ### How much does AmpKit cost? The app offers a free version with a tuner and metronome. Additional amps, pedals, and cabinets can be purchased through in-app bundles, with savings available on unlock all bundles. ### What devices is AmpKit compatible with? AmpKit is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It works with virtually all headset and dock guitar interfaces, including specific models like Apogee JAM, Line 6 Mobile In, and iRig. ### How can I use AmpKit for practice or recording? AmpKit is ideal for guitarists seeking a versatile practice tool, offering a wide array of amp and pedal sounds. Its sophisticated recording features allow for capturing ideas, practicing with different tones, and even sharing recordings via various platforms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2017-12-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • renamed some amps, cabs and pedals • bugfixes ### 2.2.8 — 2016-10-17 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 2.2.7 — 2016-05-23 The issue with purchasing in-apps has been fixed. ### 2.2.6 — 2016-03-25 Minor bug fixes ### 2.2.5 — 2016-03-17 Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to AmpKit | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iRig Guitar Amp & FX · Deplike](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irig-guitar-amp-and-fx-deplike/id1230500440) | 4.6 (173) | Free | Music | | [iRig BlueBoard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irig-blueboard/id718233714) | — | Free | Music | | [AmpliTube CS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-cs/id373309342) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Music | | [Overloud THU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489) | 4.1 (95) | Free | Music | | [AmpliTube CS for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-cs-for-ipad/id373743686) | — | Free | Music | | [AmpliTube TONEX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-tonex/id1613359930) | 2.8 (55) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Agile Partners - [GuitarToolkit - tuner, metronome, chords & scales](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitartoolkit-tuner-metronome-chords-and-scales/id284962368) - [TabToolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabtoolkit/id325946571) - [AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-plus-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id385758778) - [MelodiQ: Real Guitar Teacher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodiq-real-guitar-teacher/id1437132566) All apps by Agile Partners: https://appshunter.io/developer/284962371 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*