Comparison

AmpStamp vs 808 Overdrive Pro

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. --- VINTAGE GEAR DONE RIGHT The mobile revolution for guitar is just beginning and we are in the process of building a definitive catalogue of the most desirable tones based on 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 design 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. --- FEATURES - Universal App available on Mac, iPad & iPhone - Run as Standalone or Audio Unit (AUv3) App Extension - High-resolution audio—support for 44.1/48/96/192kHz sampling rates - Stereo output with Ambience effects - MIDI support for hands-free control - Sidechain input for select effects - Cabinet Drive for select effects - Free TU101 Strobe Tuner now available, ±0.1 cent typical accuracy - NEW Transformer Saturation for select amps If you choose to subscribe either monthly or yearly, payment will be charged to your Apple 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

808 Overdrive Pro

This audio plugin emulates a classic green overdrive pedal, offering versatile sound modification for guitarists. It's designed to produce breathtaking sounds and can be used standalone or with other audio apps.

Highlights
  • Classic overdrive pedal emulation
  • Drive, Tone, and Level controls
  • Standalone app functionality
  • AudioUnit v3 effect compatible
  • Inter-App Audio effect compatible
  • Responsive and versatile sound
Features
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Jazz, Rock, Metal, no matter what genre you play. NA 808 Overdrive Pro little magic box plugin will prove to be essential to your collection. It is very responsive and versatile, available for FREE. NA 808 Overdrive Pro is modeled on the Japanese green pedal with the same JRC4558D IC chip. The featured knobs on this classic “stomp-box” plugin indicate controls for Drive dial, Tone and Level, so you can modify your sound to your liking. NA 808 Overdrive Pro classic overdrive pedal is everything that made its original release fantastic, and more. Regularly remarked as the “Holy Grail” of overdrive pedals, it should be an integral part of every guitarists’ plugins arsenal. This pedal plugin produces amazing, breathtaking sounds, justifying its tradition and quality. If you’d like the push the boundaries of this brilliant “stomp-box” to its maximum potential, you can attach it to an amp plugin distortion setting, for producing that slick valve tune. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

Screenshots

AmpStamp4 screens
808 Overdrive Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 808 Overdrive Pro at 100% against AmpStamp's 55%. 808 Overdrive Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). AmpStamp's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 808 Overdrive Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

808 Overdrive Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AmpStamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of 808 Overdrive Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpStamp ships an update every 6 weeks, 808 Overdrive Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AmpStamp versus 808 Overdrive Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpStamp808 Overdrive Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings)5.0 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Musicology Group, Inc.Nembrini Audio

Customer experience

AmpStamp

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

808 Overdrive Pro

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AmpStamp

Subscriptions2
  • AmpStamp14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AmpStamp14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • WH100 WahFree
  • VG402C Amplifier$3.99
  • VG205E Amplifier$3.99
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  • VG402B Amplifier$3.99
  • EC101C Echo$3.99
  • VG302E Amplifier$3.99
  • VG207A Amplifier$3.99
  • VG 2X12C 100W '68 Cabinet$4.99
None

808 Overdrive Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpStamp free?
AmpStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 808 Overdrive Pro free?
808 Overdrive Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmpStamp or 808 Overdrive Pro?
808 Overdrive Pro is rated higher. AmpStamp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while 808 Overdrive Pro averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.
Do AmpStamp or 808 Overdrive Pro have ads?
Neither AmpStamp nor 808 Overdrive Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpStamp or 808 Overdrive Pro?
AmpStamp ships an update every 6 weeks, and 808 Overdrive Pro every 6 months. Most recently, AmpStamp was updated on November 2, 2026 and 808 Overdrive Pro on November 3, 2026.

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