# AmpStamp vs jAmp 8100

The clearest difference is rating: jAmp 8100 at 5.0 against AmpStamp's 4.4. jAmp 8100 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). AmpStamp's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AmpStamp sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and jAmp 8100 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

jAmp 8100 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpStamp has 32 ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of jAmp 8100's.

AmpStamp ships an update every 6 weeks, jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmpStamp | jAmp 8100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampstamp/id1065273964/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamp-8100/id6450633716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Musicology Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061725506) | [Jan Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550506252) |

## 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 |


### jAmp 8100

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamp-8100/id6450633716)

This app digitally emulates a classic 90s solid-state guitar amplifier, offering authentic tones favored by metal bands. It functions as a standalone app or a plugin within DAWs, featuring a noise gate, compressor, and various effects.

**Highlights:** Marshall Valvestate 8100 emulation, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support, Noise gate and compressor, Ibanez Tube Screamer emulation, Impulse response (IR) loader, MIDI controller support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| jAmp 8100 Activation | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmpStamp free?

AmpStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is jAmp 8100 free?

jAmp 8100 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AmpStamp or jAmp 8100?

jAmp 8100 is rated higher. AmpStamp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while jAmp 8100 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AmpStamp or jAmp 8100 have ads?

Neither AmpStamp nor jAmp 8100 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmpStamp or jAmp 8100?

AmpStamp ships an update every 6 weeks, and jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. Most recently, AmpStamp was updated on October 25, 2026 and jAmp 8100 on October 24, 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.*