# Rhino - Guitar Amp Sim — Full guitar rig in the app

> Virtual guitar amplifier and effects simulator with extensive sound shaping options. (iPhone/iPad app by Aurora DSP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhino-guitar-amp-sim/id1581107188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aurora DSP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517411434)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 149 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 80 MB
- Released: 2021-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhino-guitar-amp-sim/id1581107188/reviews.md

## What is Rhino?

Complete Guitar Signal Chain

INPUT
Noise gate, three signal character modes, and low-pass filtering for precise input control.

PREAMP
Six preamp models with a 3-band tone stack and 2-band filtering.

PREAMP EFFECTS
Four pedal boosters with independent blend control.

EQ & TONE MATCHING
4-band graphic EQ plus tone matching with three distinct tone types.

MOD FX
Flanger, chorus, and phaser effects.

TIME FX
Echo, three delay types, algorithmic reverb, and convolution reverb.

CAB
4-file impulse response mixer with a Power Amp module and three power amp characteristics.

OUTPUT
Low-end dynamics control and limiter for a polished final signal.

TUNER
Fast, accurate tuning built in.

## Key features

- Multiple preamp models
- Extensive pedal and modulation effects
- Impulse response cabinet mixer
- 4-band graphic EQ with tone matching
- Built-in accurate tuner
- Noise gate and signal processing

## Chart rankings

- #182 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Rhino?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎶 Fantastic sound quality
- 💰 Incredible value for money
- 🎛️ Intuitive and usable interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎸 Great for various genres
- ✨ Rich distortion
- 🔊 High-quality tones
- 💡 Innovative design
- 🔌 Seamless AUv3 integration
- 🎚️ Excellent EQ and effects
- 🎛️ Good noise gate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎵 Professional sound

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- ⚠️ Unstable in DAWs
- 🔌 Incompatible with certain interfaces
- 🤏 Small UI elements
- 🐌 Latency issues
- 🚫 No MIDI support
- ❌ No Bluetooth control
- 🎚️ Some controls inaccessible in AUv3
- 📉 Lack of updates
- 👻 Abandoned by developer concerns
- 🔇 No output sound issues
- 😵 Hissing noise

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes regularly when switching presets
- Crashes when used as AUV3 in GarageBand
- App hangs on launch with a black screen in standalone mode
- Crashes instantly or within seconds as a plugin
- Previous projects don't work after update (1.7.5)
- Manually reload plugin for each instrument after update
- Doesn't remember presets after update
- Crashes and stays at a black screen with Focusrite interface
- No output sound when using certain interfaces
- App crashes when Axe IO is connected
- Crashes constantly in Logic
- Rhino will not load in GarageBand
- Plugin window hides half the controls in Logic on iPad
- Hissing noise even when everything is off
- iCloud sharing not working for user settings

**Most requested features**

- Stage preset selection for live playing
- Setting to prevent iPad screen from locking
- Ability to lock input and gate settings when changing presets
- Easier tap on/off buttons
- MIDI control support
- Bluetooth control support
- More modern features like synthesizer emulators
- Extensibility options
- More factory presets, shared via iCloud, better classified/tagged
- Ability to adjust buffer size for latency
- Tremolo effect in mod section
- Shin-Ei fuzz emulation
- Mac App Store release for M1/M2 chips

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhino-guitar-amp-sim/id1581107188/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My new favorite plugin

*2026-03-08, version 1.7.5*

This is the best sounding amp sim I’ve ever used. I’ve used many others that sound good, but Rhino and mammoth sound fantastic! It’s so responsive

### 4/5 — Great App but

*2026-01-25*

I think this is a great sounding app. I just recently purchased the app and I’m still learning its functionality. I gave it four stars, because it would be great for the app to have a stage preset selection for live playing, like most other amp sim apps. Also, it would be great if the developers add a setting where the app stays open and prevents the iPad screen from locking.

### 5/5 — Essential iOS guitar multi amp

*2025-10-18*

When you outgrow tonebridge, tonex, GigFast, and primo, get Rhino. There’s lots to learn here before moving onto a multifx app (I recommend yonac's) and the open world of auv3 and hosts (AUM/audiobus/sessions/loopy). Suggestions: ability to lock input and gate settings (or any section) when changing presets, and easier to tap on/off buttons. (I have to turn off the input each time I use a built in preset because the gate/input settings don’t fit my pickups.)

### 5/5 — Still my go to Guitar Amp on iPad iPhone and iMac

*2025-09-30*

Back when issues were happening with all DSP  iOS apps, I had to find something bc Rhino wouldn’t load… I searched high and low, I downloaded almost every NEMBRIN metal amp, BIAS, and all the IRloaders and NONE matched the KILLER sound that I could get from Rhino! 
I’m so glad that they got their issues resolved!

**Developer response:** We sincerely apologize for the issue with AUv3. We highly value your work and thank you for using our tools. Aligning the Rhino iOS version with the desktop version was very labor-intensive, and we encountered some technical problems. Since yesterday, version 1.7.5 is available, which has fixed the AUv3 recognition error. Once again, we apologize. 🤘

### 5/5 — Incredibly good value

*2025-08-12*

This punches far above its weight.  It reminds me a little of Polychrome DSP’s McRocklin suite which cost a darn site more than $6.  I like the interface that allows you to expand all the relevant elements.  Sounds great though the stock presets have needed a little tweaking for my tastes - which is easily done then saved in user presets.  Reverbs and echos sound excellent and works seamlessly with loopy pro.  Best value $6 I’ve ever spent.

### 5/5 — Surprisingly Exceptional

*2025-08-04*

This is imo, the fastest, easiest, most economical way to get a highly configurable high gain, high quality guitar sound. The richness of the distortion is thick and complex. A fantastic new design interface. Highly recommended!

It might be a bit tricky to get a chimey AC 30 sound that dirties up when you raise the volume on your guitar…but I’m working on it, lol.

### 5/5 — Endlich

*2025-07-06*

Endlich ein vernünftiges Audio Unit Plugin welches sich in die iOS Version von Logic fürs iPad integrieren lässt! Jetzt ist sogar das iPad für brauchbares Tracking verfügbar :)

Ich setze mich seit 2014 mit mobilem Recording auseinander (damals iPad 3 und 32pin line6 interface :D) und das ist das erste mal dass ich denke: „Damit könnte man auch so arbeiten, am Tablet direkt, nicht nur um eben ne Idee hinschlabbern.“

### 5/5 — Amazing Bang For Buck

*2025-07-05*

As as professional player for 25 years, checking out modelling since it was a thing I gotta say that this is an amazing bang for a buck. I was actually looking for something that would replace my gear on „cheap“ gigs. Honestly this one does not though (still looking), BUT especially the Metal Sounds are incredibly well done. The cleans..well they are always an issue if you are used to the premium league like axe fx and other high tiers.
At this pricepoint it‘s a steal and easily keeps up if not better with any of the other 10+ apps I‘ve tried so far.

### 4/5 — Grande app , mas.....

*2025-06-07, version 1.7.5*

Muito bom simulador ! Sons incríveis, porém, sem complementação para controle via MIDI ou Bluetooth, sendo broxante o uso !

### 5/5 — Kobraa

*2025-04-02, version 1.7.5*

Waiting for Kobraa on ios

## Frequently asked questions about Rhino

### What does the Rhino guitar app do?

This app simulates a full guitar rig, offering a wide array of audio processing modules. It allows you to shape your guitar's tone with various preamps, effects, and cabinet simulations, all within your mobile device.

### What are the key features of this guitar amp simulator?

Key features include multiple preamp models, a variety of pedal and modulation effects, a 4-band graphic EQ with tone matching, impulse response cabinet mixing, and a built-in accurate tuner. It also includes input processing like noise gates and output controls.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for guitarists who want to experiment with different amp tones and effects without needing physical equipment. It's ideal for practice, songwriting, or even live performance scenarios where a mobile solution is preferred.

### What kind of effects are available?

The app offers a comprehensive suite of effects, including 4 pedal boosters with separate blending, modulation effects like flanger, chorus, and phaser, and time-based effects such as echo, multiple delays, and various types of reverb.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7.6 — 2026-07-15

Bugfixes.

### 1.7.5 — 2024-07-16

- Fixed AUv3 bug in Logic Pro, Garage Band, AUM
- Correct interface scaling
- Improved icon

### 1.7 — 2024-07-12

New features:
- 2 new preamp models!
- New switch in delay section - vintage/modern delay mode

General changes
- updated UI layout

Small changes:
- Default preset is now available in presets dropdown
- More precise control for some of the FX parameters

Bugfixes:
- fixed preset values refresh
- fixed cab/ir loading and refresh
- fixed tone matching bugs (edited)

### 0.9 — 2021-12-01

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-29.*