Comparison

MangledVerb vs ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX

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

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About

MangledVerb

This audio effect app blends rich reverb with intense distortion to create a wide range of sounds, from ambient textures to chaotic mangled audio. It offers extensive controls for shaping instruments and vocals, with features optimized for live performance.

Highlights
  • Rich reverb and devastating distortion
  • Create ambient soundscapes or mangled chaos
  • Smooth clipping to hard-ripping overdrive
  • Wobble control for spooky effects
  • The Ribbon for live parameter manipulation
  • Hotswitch for instant parameter changes
  • Flexible I/O options (Mono/Stereo)
  • MIDI control and Tap Tempo for live use
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MangledVerb is a unique effect combining a rich reverb with devastating distortion. It’s capable of creating everything from granular ambience and moody auras to sound-sculpting mangled chaos. Transform your instruments and vocals with this classic Eventide effect. Features: - Create out-of-this world-soundscapes by turning up Size and Overdrive. - Smoothly morph from soft-clipping to hard-ripping overdrive. - Use the Wobble control to create spookiness. - Use The Ribbon control to easily manipulate multiple parameters in a live situation. - Program the Hotswitch to instantly change multiple parameters at once. - Flexible I/O: Mono-In/Mono-Out, Mono-In/Stereo-Out or Stereo-In/Stereo-Out. - Optimized for live use with MIDI control of The Ribbon and Tap Tempo for quick meta-control on the fly. - Use Mixlock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone App.

About

ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX

This app offers a powerful toolkit of next-generation digital modeling amps and effects for guitarists and producers. It features advanced DSP, expandable collections of gear, and seamless AUv3 integration for use within DAWs.

Highlights
  • Next generation DSP technology
  • Extensive collection of amps and effects
  • Expandable to over 70 amps and 140 effects
  • AUv3 plugin support for DAWs
  • Stereo processing for amps and cabs
  • MIDI learn and preset management
  • Standalone app with recorder
Currently charting
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The long awaited amps & effects powerhouse is finally here: meet the all-new ToneStack PRO! Featuring next generation DSP, a load of all-new amps & effects, and seamless AUv3 implementation, the latest of the ToneStacks is the go-to audio processing solution for both guitarists and producers. ToneStack PRO is faster, more efficient, and more powerful than ever. New digital modeling algorithms make every amp and effect sound bigger and richer than before. Advanced optimization enables stereo processing across the board — even for amps and cabs! Everything is brand new and envisioned to maximize your workflow, whether you use ToneStack PRO by itself, in a DAW, in your bedroom, or in the studio. With an ability to expand to 80 amps and over 170 effects, ToneStack’s offerings are as vast as they are varied. If you’re after vintage amp tones oozing of warmth, a room-filling overdrive, or the sparkliest of cleans — ToneStack PRO has the amp for you. If your goal is to craft your own unique tones, then ToneStack PRO offers a virtually bottomless well of distortions, overdrives, modulation effects, pitch shifters, filters, wahs, delays, reverbs to draw from — and much more. This huge collection also works as an AUv3 plugin inside AU host apps like GarageBand, Cubasis 3, AUM, and many more! Just fire up your favorite DAW and now you can run many instances of ToneStack PRO simultaneously. Record a track just once and experiment with amps, effects, and settings to find the perfect tone. Use ToneStack PRO to sweeten synths, drums, or vocals. Use its studio quality dynamics processors, filters and EQs to mix and master your project. ToneStack PRO comes with a fresh batch of 10 amps, 10 cabs, and 30 effects. The expansion packs let you unlock the whole collection of over 330 pieces of gear, including countless iconic amps, boutique offerings, high quality studio FX, rarities, and many more goodies that help showcase ToneStack PRO’s next generation audio technology. With ToneStack PRO, you also gain access to one of the platform’s top MIDI and preset management systems, with super-easy MIDI learn and the ability to easily save, organize, and share presets. The standalone app also comes with a built-in “tapedeck” and an optional 8-track recorder (first two tracks included for free) to help quickly sketch out your ideas. With its cutting-edge features, big tones, intuitive workflow, and huge variety of amps and effects, ToneStack PRO will easily become the centerpiece of your practice space as well as your recording exploits. Selected Features Include, • Starting with ToneStack Pro v2, Gen3 Virtual-Circuit DSP technology that models real-world circuits • Includes starter pack with 10 amps, 10 cabs & 30 FX • Expandable to 80 amps & cabs, and over 170 effects • Amps cover iconic vintage gear to modern distortion powerhouses • FX include distortions, overdrives, mods, pitch shifters, filters, wahs, delays, reverbs, rack processors & more • Usable as AUv3 FX insert - run multiple instances in AUv3 host • AUv3 MIDI-enabled and regular FX plugins are both included • Mix-and-match amps and cabs • Stereo processing, including for amps and cabs • Amps, cabs can toggle between mono and stereo for realism • Place up to 64 units in the effects chain • Each cab provides dual direct mics and stereo room mics. Each direct microphone is adjustable for distance, offset, panning, mute/solo, and gain. Room mics provide adjustable room size, gain, as well as stereo spread. • Signal splitting& blending via the ABY unit — great for multi-amp setups • MIDI Learn • MIDI Program Changes • Tuner with always-on and fullscreen modes • Drag-and-drop signal flow management • Flexible UI design • Powerful YPAT preset management system • Over 350 factory presets Standalone App Also Includes, • Tapedeck with punch looping, pitch/time manipulation, FX send for re-amping • Optional 8-track recorder with track inserts and dual sends • Metronome, tap bpm, time signature

Screenshots

MangledVerb3 screens
ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX at 51% against MangledVerb's 0%. ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). MangledVerb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On ads and device support 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

MangledVerb costs $14.99 and ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX $9.99 up front. ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MangledVerb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MangledVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 87 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MangledVerb's written reviews are positive against 51% of ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MangledVerb ships an update every 14 months, ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
MangledVerb versus ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangledVerbToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better4.2 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1887 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#130 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEventideYonac Inc.

Customer experience

MangledVerb

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX

All ratings87 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative34.7%

In-app purchases

None

MangledVerb

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX

One-time2
  • V2 Expansion Pack$9.99
  • Pot o’ Gold$59.99

Questions

Is MangledVerb free?
MangledVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX free?
ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MangledVerb or ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX?
MangledVerb is rated higher. MangledVerb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX averages 4.2 from 87 ratings.
Do MangledVerb or ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX have ads?
Neither MangledVerb nor ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MangledVerb or ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX?
MangledVerb ships an update every 14 months, and ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX every 6 months. Most recently, MangledVerb was updated on September 21, 2026 and ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX on September 24, 2026.

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