# iStroboSoft vs AmpliTube TONEX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iStroboSoft at 76% against AmpliTube TONEX's 25%. iStroboSoft also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (298 vs 10). AmpliTube TONEX's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AmpliTube TONEX is free to download; iStroboSoft costs $9.99 up front. iStroboSoft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AmpliTube TONEX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iStroboSoft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStroboSoft has 298 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iStroboSoft's written reviews are positive against 25% of AmpliTube TONEX's.

iStroboSoft ships an update fortnightly, AmpliTube TONEX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStroboSoft | AmpliTube TONEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrobosoft/id308296029/reviews)** | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-tonex/id1613359930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 24.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 565 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peterson Tuners](https://appshunter.io/developer/308296032) | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) |

## What reviewers say

### iStroboSoft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrobosoft/id308296029)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application provides highly accurate tuning for musical instruments, offering professional-grade precision with a real-time strobe display. It supports various tuning modes, temperaments, and input methods, making it suitable for both acoustic and electric instruments.

**Highlights:** 1/10th cent accuracy, Real-time strobe display, Guided Mode Tuning, 12 Temperaments with adjustable root, Assisted Low Note Detection, Drop/Capo mode, Adjustable Concert A

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Frequency Modes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bluegrass Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buzz Feiten Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Guitar & Bass Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Orchestral Sweeteners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tuning Tools | $9.99 | one-time |
| Steel Guitar Sweeteners | $14.99 | one-time |
| Harmonic Tuning | $19.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Sweeteners | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Discounted Upgrade Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely accurate
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Fantastic for instrument setup and intonation
- 👍 Portable and convenient
- 👍 Excellent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, jumps between notes
- 🐛 Struggles with low and high notes
- 🐛 Microphone input not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on certain iOS versions
- Incorrect note detection on some instruments
- Display issues with newer iPhone/iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add support for more sweetened tunings and temperaments
- Improve display visibility and layout for newer devices
- Integrate with audio apps and allow routing through other apps
- Add Apple Watch app for quick tuning access
- Improve noise filtering and input sensitivity


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStroboSoft free?

iStroboSoft costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is AmpliTube TONEX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStroboSoft or AmpliTube TONEX?

iStroboSoft is rated higher. iStroboSoft averages 4.3 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while AmpliTube TONEX averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do iStroboSoft or AmpliTube TONEX have ads?

Neither iStroboSoft nor AmpliTube TONEX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStroboSoft or AmpliTube TONEX?

iStroboSoft ships an update fortnightly, and AmpliTube TONEX every 2 months. Most recently, iStroboSoft was updated on November 9, 2026 and AmpliTube TONEX 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.*