# AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals

> iOS guitar amp and effects studio with recording and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Agile Partners.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-plus-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id385758778 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Agile Partners](https://appshunter.io/developer/284962371)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.47/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 213 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, 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-plus-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id385758778/reviews.md

## What is AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals?

AmpKit+ transforms your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a powerful guitar amp & effects studio!

The paid AmpKit+ app includes 4 amps and matching cabinets, 10 pedals and 8 mics at less than half price.

COMPATIBLE DEVICE:
• Ampkit Link, Ampkit Link HD (available on Amazon.com)
• Apogee JAM, Line 6 Mobile In, Line 6 SonicPort, iRiffPort, Alesis IO Dock 
• iRig, iRig HD

REVIEWS:
"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

## Key features

- 4 amps and matching cabinets
- 10 pedals
- 8 microphones
- Sophisticated recording with mixing
- Non-destructive re-amping
- Ultra-low latency
- Free tuner and metronome

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American Bass King Amp | $4.99 | one-time |
| Peavey 6505+ Amp | $5.99 | one-time |
| Taos Rectifier Amp | $5.99 | one-time |
| D-Delay Pedal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Blue Pedal | $2.99 | one-time |
| American Acoustic Amp | $4.99 | one-time |
| AmpKit+ Clean & Classic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| AmpKit+ Power Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| AmpKit+ Summer '11 Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| AmpKit+ Unlock All Gear | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great clean amp sound
- 🎨 Versatile tones and effects
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Multitasking support
- 🎧 Works well with headphones
- 🎬 Good for recording and practicing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Noise and feedback issues
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware (iRig, Ampkit Link)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not restoring
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16 and newer
- Sudden loss of all purchased content
- Distortion and feedback on certain setups

**Most requested features**

- Add more amp and effect models
- Improve recording and looping capabilities
- Integrate with music library for jamming
- Add MIDI foot controller support
- Improve preset management and sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampkit-plus-guitar-amps-and-pedals/id385758778/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I bought everything and now it’s gone and no restore!! Don’t buy This!!!

*2025-02-08, version 2.3*

I bought everything and now it’s gone and no restore!! Don’t buy This!!!

### 1/5 — No IAA or Audiobus throughput

*2025-01-12*

IAA in an effects slot stopped working suddenly on my iPad 2 over decade ago. Never worked on the Pro 9.7 and still doesn’t on new Air M2. Audiobus neither. I CAN upload an audio file into the app, process it and export back out, so that is something. I assume direct input will work, but it doesn’t show up as a generator so there are no live recording possibilities into any other app. The amps and effects are pretty good, but not enough to warrant more than one star considering the many better functioning alternatives. Seriously, it is questionable  this is still for sale. I think I dealt with support years ago to work out restore on another iPad, but the migration process to the Air M2 installed it with all purchases intact, just noting for what it’s worth to somebody.

### 1/5 — DOA

*2025-01-04*

Is this app still even supported? In-app purchases are still live, but the last posted update is from 7 years ago. Just got a new iPad and can’t restore my purchases. Only option is to repurchase a bundle again. Guess it’s time to switch to an app that’s actually kept relevant.

### 5/5 — Great Clean Amp Sound

*2024-12-18, version 2.3*

Too many virtual amps sell themselves on their overdriven and distorted tones, but are let down by weak and raspy clean tones. However, this baby really delivers some beautiful, full-bodied clean amp tones as well as the other overdriven stuff. In particular, I could play my Gibson through the emulation of the Peavey Valve King on its clean setting all day. It is the next best thing to plugging it into a nice clean real Fender valve amp. There are some other interesting items, like the Fender Acoustasonic. It would be nice if there were more reverb and tape echo emulations (Roland Space Echo) with more controls on them. Perhaps an emulation of an Orange and Ampeg guitar amp would be nice.

### 1/5 — iOS 16.5.1, iOS 16.6 Feedback and distortion

*2023-07-29*

On my one device that has iOS 16.5 I have no issues with the app, but on my other iOS 16.5.1 and iOS 16.6 devices the audio comes out with this digital distorted with some feedback sometimes. It's also affecting bias amp 2 so I assume it just needs an update since the latest OS version broke something on these apps.

### 1/5 — Lost all my purchases

*2023-01-31, version 2.3*

Honestly I love this app used it allot a while back then I stop (long story) but just recently I got a new bass and no amp so I downloaded the app again and tried to restore purchases but nothing.. same Apple account and all.. this sucks

### 1/5 — AmpKit Pushed Their Paying Customers Off a Cliff

*2023-01-13*

They apparently sold to a TAB company and they tied the app to their tablature business. Always know that this can happen with any app. Another common practice is to claw back features and sell them
back to you. Not to mention the new “RENTAL” craze. “You will own nothing and be happy.” “A steering wheel? You want a steering wheel? That’s another hundred dollars a month.”

I bought the whole package what feels like a decade ago. It was the best sounding app at the time. Now? Abandonware.

### 1/5 — Stopped Working

*2022-10-21*

Used this for years with my iRig interface, spent a bunch of money on all of the add-ons, and it quit working. Irig works fine with Garage Band and Amplitube, but not Ampkit. Not impressed.

### 2/5 — Was my favorite app until ios16 and iPhone14pro

*2022-09-25, version 2.3*

Please fix the OTG audio input problem and I’ll update the stars for the review.

### 1/5 — Stopped working with Garageband

*2022-05-04*

Can’t get it to work using Apple’s Inter-App Audio API and as of writing this, the app hasn’t been updated in 4 years! Agile Partners should be ashamed. I regret giving them my money. They haven’t kept their end of the deal.

## Frequently asked questions about AmpKit+ guitar amps & pedals

### What does AmpKit+ do?

AmpKit+ transforms your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a powerful guitar amplifier and effects studio. It provides a collection of virtual amps, cabinets, pedals, and microphones for practicing and recording.

### What are the key features of AmpKit+?

Key features include 4 amps with matching cabinets, 10 pedals, 8 microphones, sophisticated recording capabilities with mixing and non-destructive re-amping, ultra-low latency, and a free tuner and metronome.

### How much does AmpKit+ cost?

The paid AmpKit+ app includes a base set of 4 amps, 10 pedals, and 8 mics at a reduced price. Additional amps, pedals, and cabinets can be purchased through in-app purchases.

### What devices is AmpKit+ compatible with?

AmpKit+ works with various guitar interfaces including Ampkit Link, Ampkit Link HD, Apogee JAM, Line 6 Mobile In, Line 6 SonicPort, iRiffPort, Alesis IO Dock, iRig, and iRig HD. It also works with virtually all headset and dock guitar interfaces.

### How can I share my recordings made with AmpKit+?

Recordings can be shared via SoundCloud, AirDrop, Copy-Paste, iMessage, and email. Sessions can also be uploaded to cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.

## 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.

### 2.2.5 — 2016-03-26

Minor bug fixes

### 2.2.4 — 2015-06-01

Minor bug fixes

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