# JamFactory vs jAmp 8100

JamFactory and jAmp 8100 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of jAmp 8100's written reviews are positive against 0% of JamFactory's. jAmp 8100 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JamFactory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and jAmp 8100 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JamFactory against 5.0 for jAmp 8100. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of JamFactory's written reviews are positive against 67% of jAmp 8100's.

JamFactory ships an update every 2 months, jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JamFactory | jAmp 8100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamfactory-multitrack-tunes/id1438346861/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamp-8100/id6450633716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JamFactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203814229) | [Jan Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550506252) |

## What reviewers say

### JamFactory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamfactory-multitrack-tunes/id1438346861)

Practice and perform your favorite songs with a full band experience. This app offers multitrack backing songs with lyrics, chords, and tabs, allowing you to customize sound settings for each track. Record your own music, remix existing songs, and even create music videos.

**Highlights:** Multitrack backing songs with lyrics, chords, and tabs, Customizable instrument sounds and effects per song, Tempo and key transposition, Song recording and remixing, Karaoke-style lyrics display, Music video creation and export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JamFactory Basis | $2.99 | per month |
| JamFactory Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| JamFactory Premium | $9.49 | per month |


### 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 JamFactory free?

JamFactory 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, JamFactory or jAmp 8100?

JamFactory and jAmp 8100 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do JamFactory or jAmp 8100 have ads?

Neither JamFactory nor jAmp 8100 shows ads.

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

JamFactory ships an update every 2 months, and jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. Most recently, JamFactory was updated on October 24, 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.*