Comparison

IR Loader vs jAmp IR

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

Head to head
About

IR Loader

Load and shape your cabinet impulse responses with integrated EQ, compression, and a bass enhancer. This tool supports multiple IRs simultaneously and offers a power amplifier model for detailed tone control.

Highlights
  • Load multiple cabinet IR files
  • 6-band parametric equalizer
  • Custom console-style compressor
  • Bass Enhancer for low-end shaping
  • Class AB push-pull EL34 tube amplifier model
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
Features
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The Nembrini Audio IR Loader is an innovative and comprehensive impulse response loader designed to load your favorite cabinet IRs. The IR Loader allows you to load a single IR and shape your tone using integrated processing tools, including a 6-band parametric equalizer and a custom console-style compressor. The Bass Enhancer makes the Nembrini Audio IR Loader an ideal tool for managing and shaping both guitar and bass cabinet IRs. The integrated browser lets you quickly navigate your IR library and load impulse responses without interrupting your workflow. POWER AMPLIFIER Power amplifier modeled after a Class AB push-pull EL34 tube amplifier, featuring three selectable negative feedback modes. COMPRESSION Custom-designed console compressor with a sidechain high-pass filter. BASS ENHANCER Bass Enhancer inspired by the Little Labs Voice Of God* design, delivering focused low-end weight. Provides more than 24 dB of low-frequency boost. Frequencies below the selected threshold are attenuated to keep the enhanced low end tight and controlled. EQUALIZER 6-band parametric equalizer with real-time spectrum analyzer. Delivers precise and detailed control for cabinet tone shaping. Works as a standalone application, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect.

About

jAmp IR

This tool loads impulse responses for guitar and bass amp cabinet simulation. It allows mixing two impulse responses and offers fine control over filters, gain, and phase. The app includes five high-quality impulse responses.

Highlights
  • Impulse response loader
  • Cabinet simulator for guitar and bass
  • Mix two impulse responses
  • High and low pass filters
  • Gain control
  • Phase inversion
Features
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jAmp IR is a zero latency impulse response loader tool in AUv3 plugin format. It is designed to be a cabinet simulator for guitar and bass amps. Two impulse responses can be mixed. Furthermore there is fine level control in the form of high and low pass filters, gain control, and phase inversion. The app comes with 5 high quality impulse responses.

Screenshots

IR Loader3 screens
jAmp IR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: jAmp IR at 100% against IR Loader's 50%. jAmp IR also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, 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

jAmp IR is free to download; IR Loader costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmp IR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IR Loader's written reviews are positive against 100% of jAmp IR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, jAmp IR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IR Loader versus jAmp IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIR LoaderjAmp IR
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings913 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioJan Maes

Customer experience

IR Loader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

jAmp IR

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IR Loader

No in-app purchases

None

jAmp IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR Loader free?
IR Loader costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is jAmp IR free?
jAmp IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IR Loader or jAmp IR?
jAmp IR is rated higher. IR Loader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while jAmp IR averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do IR Loader or jAmp IR have ads?
Neither IR Loader nor jAmp IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IR Loader or jAmp IR?
IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, and jAmp IR every 2 weeks. Most recently, IR Loader was updated on September 23, 2026 and jAmp IR on September 23, 2026.

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