# AmpliTube MESA/Boogie vs Warm Distortion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AmpliTube MESA/Boogie at 76% against Warm Distortion's 0%. Warm Distortion's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $29.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie costs $29.99 and Warm Distortion $1.99 up front. AmpliTube MESA/Boogie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Warm Distortion asks for nothing beyond the download.

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie ships an update every 19 months, Warm Distortion every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmpliTube MESA/Boogie | Warm Distortion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warm-distortion/id1221368957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 460 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) |

## What reviewers say

### AmpliTube MESA/Boogie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-mesaboogie/id1073965257)

This app brings the iconic MESA/Boogie® high-gain guitar tone to your mobile device. It offers official MESA/Boogie amplifiers, cabinets, and stompbox effects, allowing you to build and record your dream guitar rig. Practice and perform with built-in tools like a looper and drummer.

**Highlights:** Official MESA/Boogie amps and cabinets, Collection of 6 stompbox effects, Build custom rigs with up to 6 effects, 2-track recorder, Practice tools with pitch and speed control, Live Mode for stage performance, Super Looper and Loop Drummer

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LD Rock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| LD Metal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| LD Metal 2 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| UltraTuner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Looper | $9.99 | one-time |
| Microphones Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| LD All Styles Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Studio | $19.99 | one-time |
| AmpliTube 4 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Style Packs 1 & 2 | $24.99 | one-time |


### Warm Distortion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warm-distortion/id1221368957)

This app provides a real-time distortion audio effect designed for instruments like guitars and drums. It offers unique algorithms for a natural tube sound, clearing hiss and adding artificial feedback. It functions as an Audio Unit plugin or a standalone effect.

**Highlights:** Unique distortion algorithms, Natural tube sound emulation, Hiss clearing slider, Master reverb, Camera-controlled feedback, Built-in noise gate

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmpliTube MESA/Boogie free?

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Warm Distortion free?

Warm Distortion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AmpliTube MESA/Boogie or Warm Distortion have ads?

Neither AmpliTube MESA/Boogie nor Warm Distortion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie or Warm Distortion?

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie ships an update every 19 months, and Warm Distortion every 6 months. Most recently, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie was updated on November 2, 2026 and Warm Distortion on November 2, 2026.

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