Comparison

IR Loader vs NAM Loader Pedal

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

NAM Loader Pedal

This app allows musicians to load and use neural network-based amplifier models on their iOS devices. It provides authentic guitar amp simulation for practice, recording, or live performance, with support for community-created tones and impulse responses.

Highlights
  • Load .nam neural amp models
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Tone stack EQ
  • Impulse Response (IR) support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone audio effects processor
  • MIDI CC mapping
Features
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Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Loader brings the power of neural network-based amp modeling to your iOS device. Load any .nam model captured from real guitar amplifiers and cabinets, and play through them with the authentic feel and response of the original gear. Whether you're practicing with headphones, recording in GarageBand or AUM, or playing live through your favorite AUv3 host, NAM Loader delivers studio-quality amp simulation with the warmth and character of classic tube amps, the punch of solid-state, or the high-gain tones of modern metal — all from a single neural network model. Tone3000 Community Integration: • Browse thousands of community-created NAM models • Sign in with your Tone3000 account to access your saved tones • Download and load models directly within the app • Search by amp, pedal, or artist to find your perfect sound Key Features: • Load any standard .nam neural amp model • Built-in noise gate to keep your signal clean • Tone stack EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to shape your sound • Impulse Response (IR) support for cabinet simulation • AUv3 plugin — works with GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more • Standalone mode with built-in audio input • MIDI CC mapping for hands-free parameter control • Low-latency processing for real-time performance • Perfect companion for Studio Camera and other music apps Note: This app requires an AUv3-compatible host app (such as GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis) to function as a plugin. In standalone mode, it operates as an audio effects processor with full MIDI control. Download NAM Loader today and unlock the world's largest collection of neural amp models on your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

IR Loader3 screens
NAM Loader Pedal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NAM Loader Pedal at every 4 days against IR Loader's every 5 weeks. NAM Loader Pedal also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). IR Loader's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IR Loader costs $9.99 and NAM Loader Pedal $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAM Loader Pedal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IR Loader's written reviews are positive against 75% of NAM Loader Pedal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, NAM Loader Pedal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IR Loader versus NAM Loader Pedal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIR LoaderNAM Loader Pedal
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioRafael Guilherme Bertholdo

Customer experience

IR Loader

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

NAM Loader Pedal

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

IR Loader

No in-app purchases

None

NAM Loader Pedal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR Loader free?
IR Loader costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAM Loader Pedal free?
NAM Loader Pedal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IR Loader or NAM Loader Pedal?
NAM Loader Pedal is rated higher. IR Loader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NAM Loader Pedal averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do IR Loader or NAM Loader Pedal have ads?
Neither IR Loader nor NAM Loader Pedal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IR Loader or NAM Loader Pedal?
IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, and NAM Loader Pedal every 4 days. Most recently, IR Loader was updated on October 24, 2026 and NAM Loader Pedal on October 25, 2026.

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