Comparison

AmpliTube CS vs IbanezTuner

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

Head to head
About

AmpliTube CS

This app provides a mobile guitar and bass tone studio with a vast collection of virtual gear. Users can build custom rigs, practice, play, and record with professional-sounding tones anytime, anywhere. It offers expandable libraries of amps and effects for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Virtual guitar and bass rig builder
  • Extensive library of amps and effects
  • Live Mode for stage performance
  • 2-track recorder (expandable)
  • Loop drummer module
  • Speed trainer, metronome, and tuner
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Want the ultimate mobile guitar and bass tone studio? AmpliTube gives you a massive collection of virtual gear that you can use to practice, play and record with world-class tone anytime and anywhere. Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and cabinet with mics. Plug your instrument into your iPhone with one of IK's interfaces like iRig 2 or iRig HD 2, and get ready to be blown away. AmpliTube CS gives you 7 stompbox effects, 3 amplifiers, 3 speaker cabinets and 2 mics, a free Loop Drummer Rock groove pack and a 2-track recorder. You can expand this via a massive library of over 150 amps and stompboxes from top brands like Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, and many more, or unlock the rigs of your heroes with gear from Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell, and Brian May. Ready to hit the stage? AmpliTube’s Live Mode offers an optimized GUI for live use, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format. Control your virtual rig just like real gear: change presets, trigger FX, loops and more all right from your feet. AmpliTube pairs with iRig Stomp I/O for a powerful all-in-one stage rig, works wirelessly with iRig Blueboard, and supports other MIDI controllers as well. AmpliTube also offers innovative ways to play, practice and record with an optional Looper, more drum track loops, a full 8-track recorder and DAW-style studio all available for in-app purchase. Whether it’s at home, in the studio or on stage, AmpliTube is the dream rig you’ve always wanted, in a device that’s always with you! AmpliTube CS features: • Create guitar & bass rigs with up to 6 stomps, 1 amp and 1 cab with 2 mics • Includes 7 stomps, 3 amp, 3 cabinet and 2 mics • Expandable with over 150 gear models available from Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell and Brian May • Live Mode shows your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible • Included 2-track recorder (in-app purchase unlocks up to 8-tracks) • Studio mode for intuitive DAW-style editing (unlocked via in-app purchase) • Loop drummer module that plays in sync with the recorder • Includes speed trainer, metronome and tuner • Inter-App Audio and AudioBus support • Project sharing between versions and devices • Import and play songs as backing tracks from your Music Library or computer • Export audio via E-mail, SoundCloud or File Sharing • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers • Low-latency for real-time playing More info: www.amplitube.com/ios Accessory info: www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

About

IbanezTuner

This app helps musicians accurately tune instruments with low-end strings. It features an original algorithm and filter designed for multi-stringed guitars and basses, with a zoom mode for extra precision. It also provides open note guide tones for restringing and allows saving custom tunings.

Highlights
  • Original algorithm for low-end strings
  • Zoom Mode for detailed tuning
  • Open note guide tones for restringing
  • Save custom alternate tunings
  • Supports 7, 8, 9-string guitars and 4-7 string basses
  • Adjustable input sensitivity and A4 frequency
Features
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Download the Ibanez Tuner app and say goodbye to low-end tuning mystery. Nobody can top Ibanez’s world-respected experience with multi-stringed guitars and basses that feature down-tuned and super low strings. Now, Ibanez introduces the Ibanez Tuner, a new and powerful app that takes the frustration out of tuning lower-end strings. ==Unique Features== ● Original algorithm and filter Engineered especially for seven, eight and nine-string guitars as well as five, six and seven-string basses, the Ibanez Tuner app effortlessly reads the lowest of low-end notes thanks to a unique algorithm and built-in independent filter for each instrument tuning mode. ● Extra-detailed tuning in Zoom Mode Zoom in for super-detailed tuning with Ibanez Tuner. In addition to featuring an easy-to-read tuning display, Ibanez Tuner boasts an additional level of precision with its Zoom Mode. Don't ruin a great recording or live performance with out-of-tune low notes! Turn on the Zoom Mode to make sure your low-end strings true. ● Restring your ax in seconds with Ibanez Tuner’s open note guide tones. Simply tap a string’s individual note button on Ibanez Tuner app and sound out the open note. Hearing a guide tone while winding and restringing your instrument cuts your work in half and helps to identify tricky low-end frequencies while tuning. ● Save your alternate tunings Ibanez Tuner has over 10 super-useful alternate tuning presets. Have a secret weapon alternate tuning of your own? Edit, create and save your tuning in Ibanez Tuner’s user preset library. ==Tuning mode preset== Works with - Chromatic - Guitar: 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 strings and Tenor - Bass: 4, 5, 6, and 7 strings - Ukulele: Soprano, Concert, and Tenor - Mandolin - Banjo: Tenor, Plectrum, and 5 strings Typical alternate tunings, including Half step down, Whole step down, Drop D, Open G/A/E/D, DADGAD, and Baritone ==Other features== - Adjustable input sensitivity - A4 note frequency from 415Hz to 465Hz with 1Hz step - Auto sleep ON/OFF - Selectable needle response speed, normal or slow - Selectable notation, flat or sharp - Selectable temperament; equal, just major or just minor with key select - Accuracy +/-0.1 cent or less - Eye-friendly high contrast needle - Reel style note movement ==Notes== - This app uses Google Analytics. Read the following privacy policy and agree before downloading this app. www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ - This app uses the external microphone on your device. - If background noise is too loud, Ibanez recommends connecting your instrument to earphones/microphone or lightning jack by using authorized cables for connecting iPhone and instruments. ■ Operating environment OS: iOS8 or later Model: iPhone4S or later

Screenshots

AmpliTube CS4 screens
IbanezTuner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AmpliTube CS at Free against IbanezTuner's $2.99. AmpliTube CS also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). IbanezTuner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

AmpliTube CS is free to download; IbanezTuner costs $2.99 up front. AmpliTube CS sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. IbanezTuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpliTube CS ships an update every 4 months, IbanezTuner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AmpliTube CS versus IbanezTuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpliTube CSIbanezTuner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size753 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCHOSHINO GAKKI CO., LTD.

Customer experience

AmpliTube CS

Written reviews482 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative54.1%

IbanezTuner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

AmpliTube CS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16
  • Distorted and sped-up audio playback
  • Metronome and tempo controls not working
  • Purchases not restoring after reinstall
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import songs from music library
  • Improved recording and looping capabilities
  • More bass-focused amp and effect options
  • Better integration with other music apps
  • Grandfathered access to all purchases

IbanezTuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

AmpliTube CS

One-time17
  • Distortion$2.99
  • Chorus$3.99
  • Wah$3.99
Show 14 more
  • Overdrive$3.99
  • Reverb$3.99
  • Metal Distortion$3.99
  • Flanger$3.99
  • Octave$3.99
  • Envelope$3.99
  • Phazer$3.99
  • Fuzz$3.99
  • Clean amp$4.99
  • Metal amp$4.99
  • Bass amp$4.99
  • Crunch amp$4.99
  • Recorder + Master FX$19.99
  • Fender Collection 1$24.99
None

IbanezTuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpliTube CS free?
AmpliTube CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IbanezTuner free?
IbanezTuner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AmpliTube CS or IbanezTuner have ads?
Neither AmpliTube CS nor IbanezTuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpliTube CS or IbanezTuner?
AmpliTube CS ships an update every 4 months, and IbanezTuner every 9 months. Most recently, AmpliTube CS was updated on October 22, 2026 and IbanezTuner on October 8, 2026.

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