THR Remote vs PresetSwitcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | THR Remote | PresetSwitcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (163 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation | Stefan 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
THR Remote
No in-app purchases
PresetSwitcher
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is THR Remote free?
Is PresetSwitcher free?
Do THR Remote or PresetSwitcher have ads?
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