Comparison

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie vs ListenAid

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

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About

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie

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
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Now put the power and high-gain magic tone of MESA/Boogie® on your iPhone or iPad! AmpliTube MESA/Boogie is the only collection of official MESA/Boogie gear available. MESA/BOOGIE DREAM MACHINES Created in collaboration with the tone gurus at MESA Engineering, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie gives you a full spread of gear that represents the breadth and versatility of the many faces of MESA/Boogie. The line-up includes 5 amplifiers with matching cabinets: The Boogie Mark III, MESA and Boogie Mark IV, MESA Dual Rectifier, MESA Triple Rectifier and the master of mid to classic gain Brit, the TransAtlantic TA-30. STOMPBOX EFFECTS In addition you also get a collection of 6 stompboxes: Noise Filter, Metal Wah, Sustainer, Obsession Delay, Surfer Flanger and Monster Booster, all designed specifically to work with all of the MESA/Boogie dream machines. With AmpliTube MESA/Boogie, you can build your dream rig with up to 6 stompbox effects (4 pre amp, 2 post amp), an amplifier and speaker cabinet with dual mic placement. HIT RECORD Use the new 2-track recorder to record over backing tracks, or expand the studio section (available via in-app purchase) to record, edit and share your compositions via SoundCloud, FTP, file sharing or email. Need some practice? AmpliTube MESA/Boogie comes with a built-in learning tool to import your favorite song and set loop points so you can pick out difficult riffs note for note. You can change the pitch of material without affecting the speed and vice versa. Like to loop? You can get creative with the new Super Looper. It makes it easy to record, play back, adjust levels and play along with up to 4 loops. (Looper feature is available for in-app purchase.) Need a drummer? Use the included Loop Drummer to jam to killer drum tracks. Make your own patterns or let it create some inspiring drums for you. Get more loops via in-app Style Packs. Ready to perform? Live Mode offers an optimized GUI specifically for live use. See your entire chain at a glance, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format designed for the stage. Control your virtual rig just as easily as you would a traditional pedalboard with new iRig Stomp I/O integration, so you can change presets, control effects and more right from your feet. Or go wireless with iRig Blueboard, a Bluetooth controller for basic control on the go. Now you can get a taste of the first complete mobile tone studio for acoustic instruments! AmpliTube MESA/Boogie features: • 5 MESA/Boogie amps with matching Cabinets — MARK III, MARK IV, Dual Rectifier, Triple Rectifier and TransAtlantic TA-30. • 6 stomps — Noise Filter, Metal Wah, Sustainer, Obsession, Surfer and Monster Booster • Build a rig with up to 6 stompboxes + amp with effects + cabinet + mic • Included 2-track recorder (in-app purchase unlocks up to 8-tracks) • Studio mode for intuitive DAW-style editing (unlocked via in-app purchase) • Live Mode shows you your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible • Loop drummer module that plays in sync with the recorder • Includes speed trainer, metronome and tuner • Inter-App Audio support • Project sharing between versions and devices • Import and play songs as backing tracks from your Music Library or computer • Export audio via E-mail, SoundCloud, FTP or File Sharing • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers More info: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/mesaboogie Accessory info: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

About

ListenAid

Features
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ListenAid - intuitive & clean realtime audio spectrum analysis. ListenAid is an acoustic visualization tool optimized for live sound engineering and system tuning (leveraging transfer functions and multi-resolution processing), delivering maximum performance through Metal and Accelerate hardware acceleration. Audio Engine & Core DSP • Lock-Free Processing (RingBuffer): non-blocking, zero-dropout audio. • Low-Level Math (vDSP): minimal CPU load • Real-Time Transfer Function: Live reference vs. live channel division: instantly shows frequency responses differences 5 different Analysis models: • STFT: Standard Short-Time Fourier Transform. • CWT: Continuous Wavelet Transform for high-frequency time resolution; optimized via integral images. • CQT: Constant-Q Transform with variable smoothing. • QTAM: Amplitude demodulation in the frequency domain. • Multi-Resolution: Concurrent Low, Mid, and High FFT windows for low-end frequency and high-end time resolution. Metal GPU Rendering • Spectrogram is GPU-offloaded; maintains 60 FPS even at massive bin sizes • Phase Reassignment: Analyzes frame phase differences, shifts energy to exact sub-bin frequencies to sharpen visual traces • Simultaneous FFT Traces: Concurrently plots Live, Reference, and Secondary traces with customizable colors and opacities • Dynamic Viewport (ViewportMath): Continuous pan and zoom Analytical Tools & Precision • Sub-Bin Peak Detection: Calculates precise peak frequencies using FFT phase correction or logarithmic-parabolic interpolation • Pitch Conversion (FrequencyConverter): translates frequency peaks to notes, showing cent deviations (with adjustable concert pitch) • Weighting & Tilt: A- and C-Weighting filters; adjustable display tilt • Smoothing & Averaging: Exponential, RMS, LUFS, Leq or Peak Hold averaging; psychoacoustic fractional octave smoothing (1/96 to 1 full octave). System Tests & Signal Generation • Sine Generator: Artifact-free oscillator with amplitude fade envelopes; outputs up to the Nyquist frequency • Channel Control (SystemTestManager): Routes the generator or loop player via Normal, Solo L/R, or Phase Invert • Loop Playback: Imports and loops custom audio files to test spaces using known reference tracks Workflow & Connectivity • Multipeer Control (MultipeerManager): fully remote-control another instance at the mixing desk (volume, mute, generator, playback) • Smart Routing: AudioEngine safely intercepts hardware changes and manages BT profiles • Preset System: Instantly save and recall all DSP and UI configurations via slots A, B, and Y.

Screenshots

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie4 screens
ListenAid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ListenAid at $3.99 against AmpliTube MESA/Boogie's $29.99. ListenAid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie costs $29.99 and ListenAid $3.99 up front. AmpliTube MESA/Boogie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ListenAid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie ships an update every 19 months, ListenAid every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie versus ListenAid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpliTube MESA/BoogieListenAid
Price$29.99$3.99 — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size460 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCMichael Reisigl

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie

One-time10
  • LD Rock Pack$4.99
  • LD Metal Pack$4.99
  • LD Metal 2 Pack$4.99
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  • UltraTuner$9.99
  • Looper$9.99
  • Microphones Bundle$9.99
  • LD All Styles Pack$14.99
  • Recorder + Studio$19.99
  • AmpliTube 4 Bundle$19.99
  • All Style Packs 1 & 2$24.99
None

ListenAid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpliTube MESA/Boogie free?
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ListenAid free?
ListenAid costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AmpliTube MESA/Boogie or ListenAid have ads?
Neither AmpliTube MESA/Boogie nor ListenAid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie or ListenAid?
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie ships an update every 19 months, and ListenAid every 5 days. Most recently, AmpliTube MESA/Boogie was updated on November 8, 2026 and ListenAid on October 30, 2026.

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