Comparison

AmpStamp vs PREAMP LIVE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AmpStamp

This app recreates vintage guitar tones with models of classic amps, effects, and cabinets. Customize your sound, save presets, and use MIDI controllers for hands-free operation. Expand your sonic palette with individual purchases or an all-access subscription.

Highlights
  • Vintage amplifier modeling
  • Classic effects and cabinet simulations
  • Customizable sound presets
  • MIDI controller support
  • In-app Gear Shop
  • All-access subscription option
Features
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AmpStamp is a best-in-class audio processing tool for Mac, iPad & iPhone, built on true component models of vintage amplifiers and effects, with a deep library of speaker cabinets and reverbs. These are real circuit models, not captured snapshots frozen at a single setting—turn any knob and the whole amp responds the way the original hardware would. Our goal is to recreate guitar tones heard on classic albums—dial them in exactly, then push past what the hardware allowed or what was even possible at the time of recording. Create tones ranging from classic rock and blues all the way to alternative and heavy metal, with enough gain to spare. When you’ve dialed in the perfect sound, save it as a preset in the virtual Floor Controller for instant recall. And set up your favorite MIDI controller for hands-free operation whether live, in the studio, or just jamming with friends. When you need more options or want to expand your creativity, head to the Gear Shop. You can buy amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals individually or subscribe for an inexpensive all-access pass that includes all future updates and products. Get fuzzed out and sound like a classic rock hero or an early punk rocker, use flange to unleash the eighties, and everything can always use more wah. Stay tuned for new products and updates. --- VINTAGE GEAR DONE RIGHT The mobile revolution for guitar is just beginning. We are in the process of building a definitive catalogue of the most desirable tones based on our accurate models of vintage amplifiers and effects, all at your finger tips. Not only can you play along with your favorite records, you can sound exactly like them too. DRAG, DROP, ROCK We have designed simple interfaces that refocus energy on playing something cool. There’s no need to fumble with mic selection or placement, each amplifier has been tuned to sound exactly like the records that employed them. CONSTANTLY EVOLVING AND GETTING BETTER With an inexpensive subscription you gain complete access to all of our products, including future releases. It’s the best way to take full advantage of our technology as the application becomes more valuable over time. We’re continuing to track down great pieces of vintage gear so you’re going to want to be plugged in and ready. The history of rock n’ roll sound is at your fingertips. --- If you choose to subscribe either monthly or yearly, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms Of Use: https://themusicologygroup.com/ampstamp/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://themusicologygroup.com/privacy/

About

PREAMP LIVE

Control and edit your PREAMP LIVE device wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize MIDI mappings, change preamp models, and fine-tune cabinet and power amp simulations. Access deep editing of parameters for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • MIDI mapping programming
  • Preamp model selection
  • Deep cab sim editing
  • Power amp modeling
  • Parameter settings editing
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This is the official PREAMP LIVE App for ios. Connect your PREAMP LIVE to your mobile device via Bluetooth to access extra features anytime, anywhere. This app allows you to: • Program MIDI MAPPING • Change preamp models • Gain access to deep editing of cab sims and power amp modelling • Edit your parameter settings To use the MOOER STUDIO software with PREAMP LIVE 1. Power on your PREAMP LIVE and put it into bypass mode (footswitches 1 +3) 2. Open MOOER STUDIO on your mobile device 3. Ensure your mobile devices bluetooth is turned on and discoverable 4. Select “OPTION” on the STUDIO software 5. Open the “DEVICE” menu and select your PREAMP LIVE from the Bluetooth devices

Screenshots

AmpStamp4 screens
PREAMP LIVE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AmpStamp at 4.4 against PREAMP LIVE's 3.0. AmpStamp also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 33%) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). PREAMP LIVE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AmpStamp sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PREAMP LIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AmpStamp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpStamp has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AmpStamp's written reviews are positive against 33% of PREAMP LIVE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpStamp ships an update every 2 months, PREAMP LIVE weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AmpStamp versus PREAMP LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpStampPREAMP LIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size496 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Musicology Group, Inc.Shenzhen MOOER Audio Co., Ltd

Customer experience

AmpStamp

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

PREAMP LIVE

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

22 purchases

AmpStamp

Subscriptions2
  • AmpStamp14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AmpStamp14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time20
  • WH100 WahFree
  • OD101 Overdrive$1.99
  • EQ100 Treble Boost$1.99
Show 17 more
  • CH102 Chorus$1.99
  • EQ106 Six Band Equalizer$1.99
  • FZ102 Fuzz$1.99
  • DS101A Distortion$2.99
  • VG402C Amplifier$3.99
  • VG205E Amplifier$3.99
  • VG402B Amplifier$3.99
  • EC101C Echo$3.99
  • VG302E Amplifier$3.99
  • VG207A Amplifier$3.99
  • AMB400 Plate Reverb$3.99
  • VG 2X12C 30W '67 Cabinet$3.99
  • VG 2X12C 100W '68 Cabinet$4.99
  • VG 2X12PB 100W '66 Cabinet$4.99
  • VG802C Amplifier$4.99
  • VG408D Amplifier$4.99
  • AmpStamp$14.99
None

PREAMP LIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpStamp free?
AmpStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PREAMP LIVE free?
PREAMP LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmpStamp or PREAMP LIVE?
AmpStamp is rated higher. AmpStamp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while PREAMP LIVE averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do AmpStamp or PREAMP LIVE have ads?
Neither AmpStamp nor PREAMP LIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpStamp or PREAMP LIVE?
AmpStamp ships an update every 2 months, and PREAMP LIVE weekly. Most recently, AmpStamp was updated on August 17, 2026 and PREAMP LIVE on June 3, 2026.

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