# AmpliTube TONEX vs POD Express Edit

The clearest difference is rating: POD Express Edit at 4.9 against AmpliTube TONEX's 2.5. POD Express Edit also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). AmpliTube TONEX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AmpliTube TONEX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. POD Express Edit asks for nothing beyond the download.

POD Express Edit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POD Express Edit has 261 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AmpliTube TONEX's written reviews are positive against 62% of POD Express Edit's.

AmpliTube TONEX ships an update every 2 months, POD Express Edit every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmpliTube TONEX | POD Express Edit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-tonex/id1613359930/reviews) | **[4.9 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-express-edit/id6504572519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **261** |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 565 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Line 6](https://appshunter.io/developer/356473190) |

## What reviewers say

### AmpliTube TONEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-tonex/id1613359930)

This app uses AI to recreate the sound of guitar and bass amps and effects. Play, practice, and record anywhere with hyper-realistic gear models. Access a vast library of tones and shape your sound with powerful editing tools.

**Highlights:** AI Machine Modeling™ Tone Models, Standalone app and AUv3 plug-in, Tone Model library browsing and downloading, Preset editing and saving, Built-in tone shaping tools (compressor, EQ, reverb), VIR™ cabinet technology, Cross-platform tone model syncing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TONEX MAX Monthly (iOS only) | $9.99 | per month |
| TONEX Clean | $19.99 | one-time |
| TONEX Drive | $19.99 | one-time |
| TONEX Metal | $19.99 | one-time |
| TONEX Lead | $19.99 | one-time |
| TONEX SE | $59.99 | one-time |
| TONEX | $149.99 | one-time |
| TONEX MAX | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Excellent guitar tones
- 🔊 Authentic amp modeling
- 🚀 Responsive and low-latency
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems with audio interfaces
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to ToneNet
- Inability to save settings and presets
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to import and manage custom presets
- Inclusion of more effects like delay and modulation
- MIDI support for remote control
- Improved integration with DAWs and other apps


### POD Express Edit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-express-edit/id6504572519)

This app provides advanced tone editing and preset management for a specific guitar effects device. Users can fine-tune various parameters, import/export presets, and back them up.

**Highlights:** Deeper tone editing, Preset management, Global settings access, Import and export presets, Backup and sharing presets, Fine-tune cabs and EQ

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmpliTube TONEX free?

AmpliTube TONEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is POD Express Edit free?

POD Express Edit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AmpliTube TONEX or POD Express Edit?

POD Express Edit is rated higher. AmpliTube TONEX averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while POD Express Edit averages 4.9 from 261 ratings.

### Do AmpliTube TONEX or POD Express Edit have ads?

Neither AmpliTube TONEX nor POD Express Edit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmpliTube TONEX or POD Express Edit?

AmpliTube TONEX ships an update every 2 months, and POD Express Edit every 6 weeks. Most recently, AmpliTube TONEX was updated on November 5, 2026 and POD Express Edit on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*