# AmpStamp vs PREAMP LIVE

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AmpStamp | PREAMP LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampstamp/id1065273964/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preamp-live/id1384361854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 496 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Musicology Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061725506) | [Shenzhen MOOER Audio Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384361853) |

## What reviewers say

### AmpStamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampstamp/id1065273964)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AmpStamp | $4.99 | per month |
| AmpStamp | $49.99 | per year |
| WH100 Wah | Free | one-time |
| OD101 Overdrive | $1.99 | one-time |
| EQ100 Treble Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| CH102 Chorus | $1.99 | one-time |
| EQ106 Six Band Equalizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| FZ102 Fuzz | $1.99 | one-time |
| DS101A Distortion | $2.99 | one-time |
| VG402C Amplifier | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG205E Amplifier | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG402B Amplifier | $3.99 | one-time |
| EC101C Echo | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG302E Amplifier | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG207A Amplifier | $3.99 | one-time |
| AMB400 Plate Reverb | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG 2X12C 30W '67 Cabinet | $3.99 | one-time |
| VG 2X12C 100W '68 Cabinet | $4.99 | one-time |
| VG 2X12PB 100W '66 Cabinet | $4.99 | one-time |
| VG802C Amplifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| VG408D Amplifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| AmpStamp | $14.99 | one-time |


### PREAMP LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preamp-live/id1384361854)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*