Comparison

THR Remote vs PresetSwitcher

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

PresetSwitcher

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PresetSwitcher gives you simple, direct control over your Bluetooth modeling guitar amp. It supports modeling amps that accept MIDI commands for preset switching. Since the app is free, simply give it a try with your amp... Switch your amp presets directly from your iPhone or iPad. With optional footswitch support, you can control your amp hands-free while playing using a compatible Bluetooth MIDI footswitch. FEATURES • Switch presets directly Quickly toggle between your configured amp presets using large, clear buttons. • Bluetooth MIDI footswitch Control your amp while playing without needing to reach for your iPhone or the amplifier itself. • MIDI Learn Map your footswitch buttons to your presets and customize controls to suit your playing style. • Flexible button assignment Configure the preset buttons to match your specific setup. • Portrait and landscape modes Use PresetSwitcher comfortably on both iPhone and iPad. Footswitch support is available as a one-time in-app purchase. PresetSwitcher was designed for use with compatible Bluetooth modeling amps and Bluetooth MIDI footswitches. I have personally tested it with the following amps: SPARK GO, SPARK MINI, and VALETON GP-5.

Screenshots

THR Remote4 screens
PresetSwitcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: THR Remote at 15.0 against PresetSwitcher's 17.6. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
THR Remote versus PresetSwitcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHR RemotePresetSwitcher
PriceFreeFree
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 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationStefan Arnhold

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

PresetSwitcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

THR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

PresetSwitcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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