# Guitar Creator vs Overloud THU

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guitar Creator at none against Overloud THU's 35. Guitar Creator also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 60%). Overloud THU's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overloud THU sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Guitar Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overloud THU holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overloud THU has 97 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Guitar Creator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Overloud THU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Guitar Creator ships an update every 6 months, Overloud THU every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Creator | Overloud THU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-creator/id1098872006/reviews) | **[4.1 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 436 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J&Co Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/772005586) | [Almateq SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025751529) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-creator/id1098872006)

Design your ideal custom guitar in 3D with detailed specifications. Visualize your dream instrument from wood types and finishes to hardware and electronics. Request quotes directly from a renowned guitar workshop.

**Highlights:** 3D animated guitar models, Customizable specs (wood, finish, hardware), Detailed component selection, Real-time pricing information, Quote requests to workshop, Intuitive design interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Overloud THU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489)

Transform your iOS device into a powerful guitar and bass amplifier and effects simulator. Build custom rigs with a vast library of amps, cabinets, and pedals, and utilize advanced features for recording, live performance, and practice.

**Highlights:** Guitar and bass amp simulation, Extensive cabinet and pedal effects library, IR Loader, Rig Player for captured tones, AUv3 support for DAWs, MIDI pedalboard control, Amp Tweak customization

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TH-U FREE Pack | Free | one-time |
| 11201 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11210 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11237 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| TH-U RockGuy for Desktop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11325 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11327 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11033 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11200 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11211 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Made In Rock - PFL 100 Desktop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tumble ODS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Randall T2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darkstar 40 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stryverb | $4.99 | one-time |
| British Classics Rig Library | $12.99 | one-time |
| American Classics Rig Library | $17.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Collection 1 Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| Choptones Fend Twin65 Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| Choptones Tone Impera Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| BHS Sold Rig Library | $19.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Made In Rock - PFL 100 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TH-U All Metal Gear | $24.99 | one-time |
| BHS Iconic 1 Hair Metal RigLib | $26.99 | one-time |
| Bass Rigs Vol. 1 Rig Library | $26.99 | one-time |
| Distortion Bundle | $27.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Rock Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Metal Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U RockGuy Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U 60's Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Funk and R&B Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| Amps & Cabs Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Full for Desktop Owners | $59.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Excellent amp and guitar tones
- 🔊 Great sound quality and feel
- 🎨 Impressive range of amps, cabs, and effects
- 🤖 Faithful desktop version port to iOS
- 🔍 Detailed and customizable presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unintuitive and cluttered user interface
- 🔇 Compatibility issues with certain audio interfaces
- 🔍 Lack of clear documentation and tutorials
- 🔀 Difficulty managing and navigating presets

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI issues and temporary locking up of the app
- Crashes and stability problems with recent updates
- Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro models

**Requested features**

- Add support for loading custom impulse responses
- Implement AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- Improve preset management with better organization
- Add more iconic amp models and effects
- Enhance the looper functionality and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Creator free?

Guitar Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overloud THU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Creator or Overloud THU?

Overloud THU is rated higher. Guitar Creator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Overloud THU averages 4.1 from 97 ratings.

### Do Guitar Creator or Overloud THU have ads?

Neither Guitar Creator nor Overloud THU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Creator or Overloud THU?

Guitar Creator ships an update every 6 months, and Overloud THU every 11 days. Most recently, Guitar Creator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Overloud THU on October 22, 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.*