Cali Dual Three Channels vs Dead Kitty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cali Dual Three Channels
This app simulates a 100-watt guitar amplifier head, offering a wide range of tones from clean to heavy distortion. It features three independent channels with multiple voicing modes and adjustable power selections for versatile sound shaping.
- 100-watt amplifier head simulation
- Three independent channels
- Multiple voicing modes per channel
- Adjustable power selections (Spongy/Bold)
- Built-in noise gate
- Recording chain emulation
- Standalone, AudioUnit v3, and Inter-App Audio support
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The Cali Dual Three Channels Guitar Amplifier 100 watt head can be driven from the most pristine clean sounds to incredible crushing wall of gain. Since the 90s it defined the sound of modern rock and metal with his distinctive liquid lead sounds. Three completely independent channels with separate controls for gain, tone, presence and volume. - Channel 1 with two voicing modes: Clean for tight and sparkling clear tones and Pushed for spicy mid-gain flavor - Channels 2/3 with three voicing modes: Classics recto mode: Raw for crunch and blues tones, Vintage for liquid and warmth high-gain sounds and Modern for heaviest and super aggressive sounds. The two different power selections the Cali Dual Three Channel Guitar Amplifier are equally important when looking for a particular sound. - Spongy works like a built in Variac, reducing all the internal voltages for atrue vintage feeling and that extraordinary "brown sound." internal voltage is reduced, making it easier to achieve an overdriven power sound, especially when the Rectifier Mode switch is in the Tube position. - Bold position, maximum power, clean headroom. The Cali Dual Three Channel Guitar Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect
Dead Kitty
This app provides high-gain British guitar tones with a modern edge, excelling in low tunings. It features two channels, a noise gate, and advanced tone shaping for clean riffs and heavy leads.
- High-gain British tones
- Low tuning support
- Clean and Lead channels
- Built-in noise gate
- Two high-quality IRs
- 4-knob tone stack with Air knob
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Get ready to rock with Dead Kitty! This app delivers high-gain classic British tones with a modern twist, handling low tunings effortlessly. Featuring two channels—clean and lead—Dead Kitty was developed in collaboration with Poland's premier guitar YouTube channel, FOG. Twist the Kitty Skull gain knob to dial in the perfect amount of purr or roar. With a built-in noise gate, two high-quality IRs, and a 4-knob tone stack including a unique Air knob for added clarity and brightness, Dead Kitty ensures ultimate control over your sound. Whether you're purring through clean riffs or shredding with ferocious leads, this app keeps your tone always on point. Download now and let your guitar roar!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cali Dual Three Channels at 100% against Dead Kitty's 50%. Cali Dual Three Channels also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Dead Kitty's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Cali Dual Three Channels costs $9.99 and Dead Kitty $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cali Dual Three Channels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cali Dual Three Channels's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dead Kitty's.
Cali Dual Three Channels ships an update every 6 months, Dead Kitty every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cali Dual Three Channels | Dead Kitty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nembrini Audio | Aurora DSP |
Customer experience
Cali Dual Three Channels
Dead Kitty
In-app purchases
Cali Dual Three Channels
No in-app purchases
Dead Kitty
No in-app purchases
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