# AmpliTube — Guitar amps and effects to go

> Mobile guitar and bass tone studio with virtual amps, effects, and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by IK Multimedia US, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube/id373524000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $24.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 753 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube/id373524000/reviews.md

## What is AmpliTube?

Want the ultimate mobile guitar and bass tone studio? 

AmpliTube gives you a massive collection of virtual gear that you can use to practice, play and record with world-class tone anytime and anywhere.

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and cabinet with mics.  Plug your instrument into your iPhone with one of IK's interfaces like iRig 2 or iRig HD 2, and get ready to be blown away.

AmpliTube for iPhone gives you 17 stompbox effects, 8 amplifiers, 10 speaker cabinets and 2 mics, a free Loop Drummer Rock groove pack and a 2-track recorder. 

You can expand this via a massive library of over 150 amps and stompboxes from top brands like Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, and many more, or unlock the rigs of your heroes with gear from Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell and Brian May.

Ready to hit the stage?  AmpliTube’s Live Mode offers an optimized GUI for live use, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format.

Control your virtual rig just like real gear: change presets, trigger FX, loops and more all right from your feet.  AmpliTube pairs with iRig Stomp I/O for a powerful all-in-one stage rig, works wirelessly with iRig Blueboard, and supports other MIDI controllers as well.

AmpliTube also offers innovative ways to play, practice and record with an optional Looper, more drum track loops, a full 8-track recorder and DAW-style studio all available for in-app purchase.

Whether it’s at home, in the studio or on stage, AmpliTube is the dream rig you’ve always wanted, in a device that’s always with you!

AmpliTube features:
• Create guitar & bass rigs with up to 6 stomps, 1 amp and 1 cab with 2 mics
• Includes 17 stomps, 8 amps, 10 cabinets and 2 mics
• Expandable with over 150 gear models available from Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell and Brian May
• Live Mode shows your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible 
• Included 2-track recorder (in-app purchase unlocks up to 8-tracks)
• Studio mode for intuitive DAW-style editing (unlocked via in-app purchase)
• Loop drummer module that plays in sync with the recorder
• Includes speed trainer, metronome and tuner
• Inter-App Audio and AudioBus support 
• Project sharing between versions and devices
• Import and play songs as backing tracks from your Music Library or computer
• Export audio via E-mail, SoundCloud or File Sharing
• MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers
• Low-latency for real-time playing

More info:
www.amplitube.com/ios
Accessory info:
www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

## Key features

- Virtual guitar and bass rig builder
- Extensive library of amps and effects
- Live Mode for stage performance
- Multi-track recording and DAW-style editing
- MIDI controller support
- Practice tools: tuner, metronome, speed trainer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $24.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compressor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limiter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reverb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parametric Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Graphic Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Master FX | $19.99 | one-time |
| Complete Fender Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Metal Distortion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Studio | $24.99 | one-time |
| L.A. Rocker Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of AmpliTube?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient and portable
- 🎸 Impressive sound quality
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎨 Versatile effects and amps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Noisy and hissing audio
- 💸 Expensive with in-app purchases
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware
- 🔇 Poor clean sound quality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Effects not working after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Presets and recordings randomly lost
- Latency and sync problems
- Constant pop-ups for in-app purchases

**Most requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- More amps and effects
- Improved recording capabilities
- Better song import/playback
- Ability to use with other audio interfaces

## Recent user reviews (10 of 658)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube/id373524000/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 8 channel FX recorder

*2026-08-05, version 4.14.6*

BRING BACK THE 4.3.0 version

### 1/5 — Does not even works

*2026-06-08, version 4.14.5*

I paid this app years ago and paid extra packs of Amos and effect pedal.  Now it wont even load on my phone.
Don’t waist money.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-06-05, version 4.14.5*

Have made many purchases in this, but now crashes when I try to restore these, and lo longer runs. Delete and reinstall makes no difference.

### 1/5 — Absolute Garbage, No Meaningful Updates Since 2016

*2025-09-19, version 4.14.5*

This app worked for about a year almost a decade ago until it started constantly crashing, spewing terrible static, etc. it can't be chalked up as something wrong with the interfaces I've used, as they've all been IK MM interfaces.

I must stupid, because I've bought several IK MM apps, their add-ons, and various interfaces, include guitar and MIDI keyboard controllers. Those were complete garbage, too.

Steer clear of anything made by IK MM.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2025-03-11, version 4.14.3*

I'm on iphone 16 pro. Sometimes when I click a track or a button, the audio I had recorded randomly disappears, never to be seen again. Also the sample rate randomly changes sometimes, so you'll be working on a song and the next time you open the project all the music has shifted keys! Amazingly bad.

### 2/5 — Good but fails often

*2025-02-13*

I'm on iphone 16 pro. Sometimes when I click a track or a button, the audio I had recorded randomly disappears, never to be seen again. The WORST kind of bug. And no way to get it back. Too bad because otherwise this is amazing.

### 1/5 — Parou de funcionar

*2024-10-12, version 4.14.3*

Comprei o irig HD X, gastei mais de mil reais e ele parou de funcionar.

### 2/5 — Updates ever????!!

*2024-10-04, version 4.14.3*

Why has this app been thrown to the curb. There has been barely any updates or new gear added in ages. The PC software version of Ampltiube constantly gets new updates and gear.. Wth is the deal? I seriously would like an explanation from IK as to why this is??

### 1/5 — FX Problems

*2024-04-12, version 4.14.3*

The "Swell" pedal sounds great when I am recording INTO the phone. When I play BACK from the phone, the app did not apply the effect correctly to the track. It just just chops out. Unfortunately, the SUPPORT link is fake.

### 3/5 — trop

*2023-12-22*

Ça y est, je sais pourquoi je ne l’utilise jamais. Trop perdu dans le nombre de bundle et options disponibles toujours payante et sans fin. À peine retelechargée que déjà re supprimée

## Frequently asked questions about AmpliTube

### What does AmpliTube do?

AmpliTube is a mobile guitar and bass tone studio that allows users to practice, play, and record with a vast collection of virtual amplifiers, cabinets, microphones, and stompbox effects. It enables the creation of custom virtual rigs for various playing scenarios.

### What are the key features of AmpliTube?

Key features include building custom guitar and bass rigs with up to 6 stompboxes, an amplifier, and a cabinet with mics. It offers 17 stompbox effects, 8 amplifiers, 10 speaker cabinets, and 2 mics out of the box. Additional features include a 2-track recorder (expandable to 8 tracks), Live Mode for stage use, a loop drummer, tuner, metronome, and speed trainer.

### How much does AmpliTube cost?

The app itself is free to download and includes a set of virtual gear. Additional amplifiers, cabinets, stompbox effects, and advanced recording features like an 8-track recorder and DAW-style editing are available for in-app purchase.

### What devices is AmpliTube compatible with?

AmpliTube is available for iPhone and can be used with IK Multimedia's iRig interfaces, such as iRig 2 or iRig HD 2, to connect your instrument. It also supports other MIDI controllers and integrates with iRig Stomp I/O and iRig Blueboard.

### How can I use AmpliTube for practice or performance?

For practice, you can use the built-in tuner, metronome, and speed trainer, or import songs as backing tracks. For performance, Live Mode provides an optimized interface for easy access to all your rig settings and controls on stage. It also supports MIDI controllers for foot-based operation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.14.6 — 2026-07-10

What’s new:
• Fixed a startup crash during automatic purchase restoration
• Minor layout fixes
• General reliability improvements

### 4.14.5 — 2025-06-06

What’s new:
• Fixed an issue that could prevent users from connecting iRig BlueBoard to the app
• General reliability improvements

### 4.14.4 — 2025-04-02

What’s new:
• General reliability improvements

### 4.14.3 — 2024-02-02

What’s new:
• General reliability improvements

### 4.14.2 — 2023-09-15

What’s new:
• General reliability improvements

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