# AmpliTube vs JamUp Pro

The clearest difference is price: JamUp Pro at $7.99 against AmpliTube's $24.99. JamUp Pro also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 45%) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

AmpliTube costs $24.99 and JamUp Pro $7.99 up front. AmpliTube sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and JamUp Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AmpliTube ships an update every 4 months, JamUp Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmpliTube | JamUp Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamup-pro/id454702113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **715** |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 753 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Positive Grid Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/751979910) |

## What reviewers say

### AmpliTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube/id373524000)

This app provides a mobile guitar and bass tone studio with a vast collection of virtual gear. Users can practice, play, and record with professional-sounding tones by building custom rigs with stompboxes, amplifiers, and microphones. It offers features for live performance, practice, and recording, with extensive expansion options.

**Highlights:** Virtual guitar and bass rig builder, Extensive library of amps and effects, Live Mode for stage performance, Multi-track recording and DAW-style editing, MIDI controller support, Practice tools: tuner, metronome, speed trainer

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compressor | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limiter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reverb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parametric Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Graphic Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Metal Distortion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Master FX | $19.99 | one-time |
| Complete Fender Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Recorder + Studio | $24.99 | one-time |
| L.A. Rocker Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and portable
- 🎸 Impressive sound quality
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎨 Versatile effects and amps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Noisy and hissing audio
- 💸 Expensive with in-app purchases
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware
- 🔇 Poor clean sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Effects not working after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Presets and recordings randomly lost
- Latency and sync problems
- Constant pop-ups for in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- More amps and effects
- Improved recording capabilities
- Better song import/playback
- Ability to use with other audio interfaces


### JamUp Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamup-pro/id454702113)

This app provides a powerful multi-effects processor for guitar and bass, offering a vast library of amp and effect models. Users can create custom signal chains, access a community of shared presets, and record their music.

**Highlights:** Multi-effects processor for guitar and bass, Access to 6 amps and 16 premium effects, Customizable signal chain with drag-and-drop interface, ToneCloud® for sharing and downloading presets, Jam Player with tempo and pitch adjustment, 8-track recorder and phrase sampler, Seamless integration with BIAS Amp

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whammy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8-Track Recorder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Metal Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Effect Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bass Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boutique Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Metal Expansion Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Expansion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sound quality
- 🚀 Low latency
- 💡 Versatile amp and effects models
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Affordable compared to hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unreliable backup/restore of purchases
- 🐛 Delayed or unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Jam/playback feature not working
- Preset saving/loading issues
- Incompatibility with newer iPhones
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved MIDI support
- Better integration with DAWs
- Stereo effects support
- Ability to import custom IRs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmpliTube free?

AmpliTube costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is JamUp Pro free?

JamUp Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do AmpliTube or JamUp Pro have ads?

Neither AmpliTube nor JamUp Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmpliTube or JamUp Pro?

AmpliTube ships an update every 4 months, and JamUp Pro every 2 months. Most recently, AmpliTube was updated on October 13, 2026 and JamUp Pro on October 13, 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.*