# AmpKit - Guitar amps & pedals — user reviews > 225 indexed App Store user reviews of AmpKit by Agile Partners, rated 2.50/5 from 159 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id364011231.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 44 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 83 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (18 of 225) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 3/5 — Once upon a time, it was great *2023-06-06* I used this app years ago. It was great. Haven’t touched it in four or five years. Decided to mess with it again. I owned every amp and pedal. But there’s no way to restore purchases. I’ve already purchased everything but in order to use it, I have to purchase it all again. Guess I won’t be using this after all. That’s too bad. I really liked it. ### 2/5 — I can’t recover my purchase *2023-04-07, version 2.3* My purchase will not automatically update on my new iPhone 13. I had purchased the bundle on August 9, 2021 and now the only way I could play as if I re-purchase it. Any suggestions I’m at a loss. I tried all the normal stuff through Apple, but I cannot contact this developer. ### 1/5 — Sounds great, can’t restore purchases on my new phone *2023-04-04, version 2.3* Went through process to try and restore purchases to my new phone…no button, no way to resolve. Garbage app…steal your money and leave you if you upgrade ### 1/5 — Was the best amp sim for recording. *2023-03-20, version 2.3* This app had real ability to add believable high-gain crunch to a direct signal. Now there is no way to restore purchases and the app is useless after a hardware update and the dev website support page no longer functions. Kind of a ripoff now. ### 1/5 — Now it’s terrible *2023-02-14, version 2.3* It used to be great, you could import songs from Apple Music and jam/learn with them. It won’t import songs anymore and is therefore useless. ### 1/5 — SCAM! Can't restore purchases. *2023-02-09, version 2.3* Awesome app. Payed for everything, go to put it on new phone because my old one broke and... nope, not an option. Absolute trash, regret it. ### 1/5 — do not buy does not work *2023-02-08, version 2.3* contact form on their site does not work either apple please remove this app from the store ### 1/5 — NO RESTORE PURCHASES BUTTON!!! *2023-01-30* Loved this app for years. Paid for the full version - all the bells and whistles. Just upgraded my iPhone (finally) and even though it works on it, I CANNOT RESTORE MY PURCHASES. The app removed the restore purchases button. Their website even talks about never having to repay for the same product twice… I’ve emailed the developer and will be happy to upgrade my review upon getting my full restore… until then - 1 star and a warning to not sink any money into this app until they have an update (which doesn’t seem likely). Apple shouldn’t allow this to be on the store without a default restore purchases button. ### 1/5 — Static and feed back a few months later. *2022-12-18, version 2.3* I used it at first and it was great, then bam. Right when you least expected it static feedback was horrible and one of my headphones wasn’t working. I thought they were bad and if left open it will affect all other pedal apps. So you must close it before moving on to use any other. So far Tonebridge and Garage band have worked really well for me. ### 1/5 — No Restore Button For Previous Purchases *2022-12-13, version 2.3* The app is good however if you purchase the whole package pedals and amp etc there is no option button to restore your previous purchase and you have to buy the whole lot again it’s a big rip off.They use to have a restore button but they have taken it away …. is this even allowed? So please be aware you loose what you purchase if you change phones or want to put the app on another device. ### 1/5 — One platform… *2022-11-11, version 2.3* I bought the “everything” package using my iPhone, but found my iPad and older phone don’t share the license/subscription. 😡 i use these backup platforms in rehearsals and some gigs. May have to revert to Tonebridge. ### 1/5 — Stole my money *2022-06-27, 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 all in 4 years. Unbelievable :( ### 2/5 — Sounds great, but……. *2022-03-02* I used to play with this a lot, but for away for quite a while. It only supports single channel USB interfaces. That is a pain, since my two channel USB interface has mic on Input 1 and Instrument on Input 2. There doesn’t seem to be an way to assign Input 2 with8n the app. I can use the iRig interface, but the sound is just not that great. Instead of buying a single channel USB interface, I may just have to let this one fade away and stick with my other effects apps. They have no problem recognizing the instrument input from my interface. My rating will probably improve if I can get this resolved. ### 1/5 — No way to restore purchases, Dead App *2021-12-23, version 2.3* App hasn’t been updated in years. Unfortunately, there is currently no way to restore purchases. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2021-06-27, version 2.3* I bought this app some years ago. I upgraded my iPhone and tried to redownload …it charged me again. Now I have iPhone 11pro. Whenever I want to download the it ask me another full amount for the full access. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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 :( ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Do Not Buy!!!!! *2023-11-05, version 2.3* They have deleted the restore purchases on the app. So if you have more than one device you have to buy it again and again even for the same account. ### 1/5 — Restore my purchases!!! *2023-11-01, version 2.3* I’ve been a happy user of this app for years. Finally updated my phone and Lo and behold there is NO option to restore my purchases (I paid to unlock all amps and effects). The irony is that in their website they show a “Restore Purchases” button that does not exist in the current version of the app. These crooks even have the temerity to claim “We don’t believe you should ever have to pay twice for the same piece of equipment, and with AmpKit, you never have to!” LIARS! Restore my purchases or give me my money back you scammers! ### 1/5 — No restore of purchases *2023-04-12* Upgraded from old phone to new phone and won't restore past purchases even when Stated in their own web page. Tired and irritated reached out and have had no response from developers. Used to be my favorite app. MY PURCHASES Restoring Previous Purchases Tap the My Purchases button on the iPad's menu or in the iPhone's Gear Store and you can see a list of all the gear you currently own. You will also see the Restore Purchases button at the bottom of the list. Tap this button, fill in your Apple ID password, and you will be able to restore all your purchases whether you're rocking on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. We don't believe you should ever have to pay twice for the same piece of equipment, and with AmpKit, you never have to! ### 1/5 — No way to restore purchases *2023-04-06, version 2.3* I have purchased this entire catalog for $50 and never do I get an option restore purchases. The faq is so out of date. Fix the app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — Really cool tool. *2023-01-01* Been using this when it 1st came out. Love the interface. With the new 2022 iPad Pro M2 the app is not working any more. With the M1 it worked. Loved the charging feature but now I’m looking for a usb to usb c adapter that will pass power and data. ### 5/5 — Great Amp and Pedal Simulator. *2020-02-11, version 2.3* I have been using this software for a number years and it is one of the better ones on the App Store. It is easy to use and provides plenty of options. It needs to be updated and to include some new amps and pedals. ### 5/5 — Good but I Have one Question *2019-12-23, version 2.3* Do you plug in a actual electric guitar to your device idk lol ### 5/5 — The best! *2019-09-21, version 2.3* I have all the amp simulation and effects apps on here. I have been playing for 30 years. This one is the best sounding and has the best feel with breakup. ### 5/5 — All purchases are gone *2019-07-04, version 2.3* No option to restore I want my money back ### 5/5 — Great Sound *2019-06-19, version 2.3* Awesome app. Sounds great and affordable. ### 5/5 — Free for a reason! Don’t say I didn warn you. *2019-05-09, version 2.3* Read the reviews everyone that bought it leaves a bad review and the free people love it. ### 5/5 — 3 Years and still love it!! *2019-04-07, version 2.3* I feel for the guys who’ve had problems, but for me? Three years later this app still ROCKS! Seriously. First, understand I bought the whole kit shortly after downloading the freebie, which made everything excellent. Whenever I update, I’m happily surprised with new stuff to try. You need to understand what this app IS. It’s a really great amp rig simulator you can use to create great music, and gain a working knowledge of how to use “real” amps. You don’t have to feel intimidated at the guitar store because you don’t know what will happen when you plug into a 5150. You can walk up, set it, and play. What it ISN’T ...it isn’t a full-on DAW. There are other tools for that. The interface with Garage Band could use some polishing, but I can’t really complain. I figured it out. Just takes a little trial and error. If you want to record your own playing with genuinely good tones, and really experiment with gear before you go buy the real thing, this app is perfect for you. It can be addicting... there is a world of tones and effects to play with. ALSO 🤫 you can import almost any audio and play over top of it... yes. Play with your favorite recordings, and record yourself doing it. It won’t replace studio equipment, and wasn’t meant to. It WILL give you a full rig you can carry in your pocket. With a set of headphones, and a solid body guitar, you can rock out even in the smallest apartment or hotel room. Download it with confidence. I highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Awesome results for me *2019-03-22, version 2.3* I love this app. I use it with a rock smith cable through a lightning camera adaptor and it works great. Had no problem with ‘restore purchases“ button after upgrading to a new iPhone. --- *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.*