AmpliTube CS vs Fender Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Fender Studio
Record, edit, and mix music with authentic Fender tones and effects. This all-in-one app is designed for guitarists, bassists, and music creators to capture ideas, jam, and produce high-quality tracks.
- Record up to 16 tracks
- Authentic Fender amp and FX tones
- Vocal and instrument effects
- User-friendly editing and mixing
- Jam tracks and presets
- Real-time transposing and tempo adjustment
- High-quality audio export (WAV, FLAC, MP3)
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Unleash your creativity with Fender Studio — the all-in-one music recording app for music creators of all levels. Record, jam, edit, and mix your tracks with authentic Fender tones. Use Compression, EQ, Reverb, Delay, and creative vocal FX like De-Tuner, Transformer, and Vocoder to take your editing to the next level. Whether you're tracking your first song, jamming to pro-quality backing tracks, or producing a podcast, Fender Studio gives you everything you need to sound your best. Record, edit, and mix with Fender Studio’s user-friendly and intuitive design. Importing and exporting options make it easy to start your creative journey. You can even transmit your project direct to Fender Studio Pro 8 or later, wherever it is running on your network - all your FX and Fender tones will open and load automatically. Fender Studio is the perfect mobile recording companion for Studio Pro! Use your device microphone or plug your guitar into any compatible interface to get started with Fender Studio - try the Fender Link I/O™ for the easiest way to record your guitar. Once connected, pick a Jam Track, and start recording instantly. Fender Studio works seamlessly across iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more! Capture your inspiration anytime, anywhere, and explore powerful presets to jumpstart your creativity. BUILT FOR MUSIC CREATORS LIKE YOU Whether you're using a Strat, Jazz Bass, or even just your voice, Fender Studio is the fastest way to bring your ideas to life. With a streamlined workflow, stunning tones, and flexible exporting options, this is your new go-to app for mobile music production. FENDER STUDIO APP FEATURES: USER-FRIENDLY EDITING AND FX - Access core editing and mixing features as you record with your Fender guitar or favorite bass - Enhance tones with voice FX: DeTuner, Vocoder, Ring Modulator, and Transformer - Refine music with guitar FX: Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb amp with 4 effects and a tuner - Transform bass tone with bass FX: Fender Rumble 800 amp with 4 effects and a tuner - More Amps and FX available thorugh free registration! TRANSPOSING AND CHORDS - Utilize our global transpose and tempo adjustment tools in realtime - Use the Chord Track to create your own chord progressions, or drag audio to it for automatic recognition RECORD AND SHARE - Take your garage band to the next level. - Record high-quality Fender tones in up to 8 tracks - Get inspired by our included presets with 5 included Jam Tracks - Export your creation with wav and FLAC - Transmit your project direct to Fender Studio Pro 8 over your network - More tracks, Jam Tracks and export options are available through free registration! UNLOCK MORE WITH FREE REGISTRATION Register Fender Studio for free to unlock powerful features and extended content: - Drum Metronome - Record with up to 16 tracks - Export your music as MP3 - Get 20 Jam Tracks - Access more Fender amps and effects ACCESS ALL FENDER AMPS AND FX Purchase the “Complete Fender Amps & FX” add-on to get the full Fender Mustang and Rumble experience, with a huge number of amps, FX pedals, and hundreds of presets. Organize presets into setlists and mark your favorites. Also included is an expanded track limit of 32 tracks. The in-app purchase is available per platform, or you can unlock across platforms with your Fender Studio Pro+ membership Download today and start your next musical masterpiece with seamless recording technology. Fender Studio offers full support in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more. No limits. Just your music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fender Studio at 45% against AmpliTube CS's 31%. Fender Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. AmpliTube CS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fender Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AmpliTube CS ships an update every 4 months, Fender Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmpliTube CS | Fender Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 753 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Fender Digital |
Customer experience
AmpliTube CS
Fender Studio
User reviews
AmpliTube CS
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for practice and recording
- 👍 Excellent amp and effect modeling
- 🎨 Vast selection of amps and pedals
- 🎛️ Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💰 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Poor sound quality and latency
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Purchases not transferable across devices
- 🤯 Confusing and cluttered UI
Fender Studio
From 53 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nice and clean
- 👍 Fender amps and easy peasy recording
- 👍 Fun recording app
- 🎨 Incredible Fender amp models
Room to improve
- 🚫 Unable to import .m4a files
- 🚫 No audio monitoring while playing
- 🚫 Account sign-in issues
- 🚫 Stripped down functionality
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
Fender Studio
Reported bugs
2 issues- App keeps going to the background
- Requires restarting to edit
Requested features
4 requests- Third party functionality
- Chord track
- TAB integration
- ReAmp out channel
In-app purchases
AmpliTube CS
- Chorus$3.99
- Wah$3.99
- Overdrive$3.99
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- Reverb$3.99
- Metal Distortion$3.99
- Clean amp$4.99
- Metal amp$4.99
- Bass amp$4.99
- Recorder + Master FX$19.99
- Fender Collection 1$24.99
Fender Studio
- Complete Fender Amps & FX$49.99
Questions
Is AmpliTube CS free?
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