Comparison

THR Remote vs ionmetro

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

Head to head
About

THR Remote

Wirelessly sculpt guitar tones with this app, offering deep editing for effects, compression, and noise gate. Control amplifier settings and assign footswitches for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth tone sculpting
  • Deep editing for effects
  • Access compressor and noise gate
  • Assign Bluetooth footswitch
  • Adjust EQ for music playback
  • Control line out and USB out levels
Features
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Description The THR Remote editor lets THR-II players sculpt their guitar tones wirelessly via Bluetooth, with additional parameters for deep editing. Remote Control THR-II is built around wireless freedom. With THR Remote on your mobile device, dialing in your favorite sound is just as easy and familiar as streaming your favorite song. Deep Editing THR-II amplifiers have simple one-knob controls for the modulation, echo, and reverb effects. With THR Remote, players can access multiple parameters per effect for fine tuning, and access a compressor and noise gate. Footswitch Support Easily assign a compatible 3rd party Bluetooth footswitch for control that is both hands-free and cable-free. Advanced Settings Change the EQ for music playback, adjust the line out and USB out levels, check the battery charge level, and more.

About

ionmetro

Features
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ionmetro is a precision metronome built for musicians who can't afford to be off the beat. Most metronome apps use a software timer to schedule clicks. Timers get pushed around by UI animations, scrolling, and background activity — and the beat drifts. ionmetro uses a look-ahead audio scheduler: every click is placed at a sample-accurate position in the audio buffer, 100 ms ahead of playback. The result is a rock-solid beat you can actually practice to. **Sample-accurate timing** Clicks are scheduled at the audio buffer level, not the UI thread. The tempo never drifts, even with your screen locked or while using another app. **Tap tempo** Tap in time with a recording or a musician. ionmetro locks in from your most recent tap interval — no averaging lag, just instant feel. **Time signatures** 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8. The downbeat is always accented so you can feel the start of every bar. **Subdivision** Quarter notes, eighth notes, or triplets. Subdivision clicks are softer than the main beat so the pulse stays clear. **Four sound presets** Classic, Wood, Digital, and Soft — from bright and snappy to warm and muted. **Plays in the background** ionmetro keeps beating when you lock your screen or switch apps. Pair it with a sheet music reader, a tuner, or a recording app without losing the click. **No friction** No subscriptions. No ads. No accounts. Open it, set your tempo, press Start.

Screenshots

THR Remote4 screens
ionmetro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: THR Remote at Free against ionmetro's $4.99. THR Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

THR Remote is free to download; ionmetro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
THR Remote versus ionmetro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHR Remoteionmetro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.2 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationSeth Adam Mundall

Bugs and requests

THR Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when switching between presets
  • Bluetooth connection issues after firmware updates
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Inability to control amp parameters through app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to store and recall more presets
  • Preset sharing and exchange functionality
  • Ability to control amp from other apps
  • Improved preset management and organization

ionmetro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

THR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

ionmetro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THR Remote free?
THR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ionmetro free?
ionmetro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do THR Remote or ionmetro have ads?
Neither THR Remote nor ionmetro shows ads.

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